Enjoying Bourbon : A Tasting Guide and Journal

This informative reference meets tasting journal is your essential guide to the pleasure and versatility of this well-loved, globally sought-after spirit.

Whether you are a novice or savvy enthusiast, Enjoying Bourbon teaches you the fascinating history of America’s native spirit as well as how to enjoy and evaluate it for a myriad of tastes, textures, and flavor subtleties. It also takes a look at some of the most popular bourbon brands so you can learn how to cut through the marketing and really understand what you’re getting. The journal section creates an accessible, interactive journey that helps you record your tasting experiences with barrel-aged bourbons so you can find new favorites based on your flavor preferences. This guide:

• Takes you through the finer points of tasting bourbon
• Offers an interactive format for recording your experiences
• Includes a collection of bourbon cocktail recipes that take your experience deeper into the world of bourbon enjoyment

From classic to new-generation bourbon distilleries hailing from across the USA, you’ll learn all you need to enjoy bourbon with the knowledge of a seasoned enthusiast. Whether you choose straight-up sipping or are more of a Manhattan kind of barfly, Enjoying Bourbon offers a hands-on guide to the world of bourbon and its complexities of flavors.

Frank Flannery is a writer living on the New Jersey coast. A lifelong spirit enthusiast, the booming alcohol industry is among his favorite topics to explore.  He writes to share his formidable and growing knowledge on a wide variety of spirits and distillers, from artisanal small batches to nationally distributed classics.