{"product_id":"bourbon-whiskey","title":"Bourbon Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003eTake a whirlwind trip down the Bourbon Trail with “Whiskey Professor” Bernie Lubbers and learn about our nation’s native spirit. In the pages of Bourbon Whiskey, this funny and easy-to-read book, you’ll learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow bourbon is made\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe history of bourbon in America (and the world) and its evolution from corn to bourbon whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe difference between whiskey and bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow to read bourbon and whiskey bottle labels to make better choices when buying our native spirit\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eA “who’s who” of the names of bourbon labels\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWhere to go to visit the Kentucky distilleries (and some other bars, restaurants, and hotels nearby to make your visit more fun)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDifferent drinks and recipes to make with bourbon at home\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow to host your own bourbon tasting\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWhat it takes to be a true “Whiskey Professor”\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNewly updated in 2024, the book contains even more whiskey knowledge including the distiller’s rule of thumb, house styles, and city-specific information for your next trip to the Bluegrass state. Also enjoy more stories from the Whiskey Professor himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnown as “The Whiskey Professor,” Bernie Lubbers has been a part of the Renaissance and Revival of Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey. Starting in 2005, Bernie first worked alongside Fred Noe at Jim Beam and then with the legendary Parker Beam and Max Shapira at the Family Owned \u0026amp; Operated Heaven Hill Distillery. Serving as their Whiskey Ambassador, Bernie represented iconic brands like Knob Creek, Old Grand Dad, Elijah Craig, Old Fitzgerald, and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraveling Millions of Miles across the world, he shares his knowledge and passion of the history, heritage, production, and maturation of America’s Native Spirit. Bernie often brings the stories and the history of Kentucky Whiskey to life by playing live Kentucky Music with his own Bluegrass Band, “The Bottled In Bond Boys.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBernie was named Whisky Magazine’s Whiskey Ambassador of the Year named as an “Icons Of Whiskey” in 2009, 2012, and 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBernie is a regular guest on the industry’s biggest podcasts and often a featured guest on documentaries such as Direct TV’s “Bourbontucky”, and the Discovery Channel’s “Moonshiner’s –American Spirit”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBernie is recognized by prominent Writer\/Author Fred Minnick as “The person that single handedly brought Bottled In Bond whiskey back to the forefront.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patoka Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":67683243458633,"sku":"9780996324786","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/1547\/3737\/files\/Web9780996324786-Bourbon-Whiskey-Cover.jpg?v=1792008811","url":"https:\/\/www.cardinalpubshop.com\/products\/bourbon-whiskey","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}