{"product_id":"9780760396209-american-whiskey-master-class","title":"American Whiskey Master Class","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ultimate Guide to Understanding Bourbon, Rye, and Other American Whiskeys\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAmerican Whiskey Master Class\u003c\/i\u003e, expert and industry insider Lew Bryson expands his deep dive into the history, process, and must-know producers of American whiskey in all its forms in this handsome, deluxe edition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“This is the book that helps you explain whiskey to others without sounding condescending or vague.” —\u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e (“Want To Be A Whiskey Expert In 2026? Start With These Five Books”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGo beyond the glass and discover the secrets behind your favorite styles of American whiskey in this updated, expanded, deluxe edition featuring a faux-leather cover.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver the past three decades, Lew Bryson has been one of the most influential voices in whiskey—a longtime editor of \u003ci\u003eWhisky Advocate\u003c\/i\u003e and author of the critically acclaimed guides \u003ci\u003eTasting Whiskey\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhiskey Master Class\u003c\/i\u003e. In this expanded edition of \u003ci\u003eAmerican \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhiskey Master Class\u003c\/i\u003e, Lew focuses solely on American whiskeys, sharing everything he’s learned on his journey through the world of American bourbon, rye, and other whiskeys. This approachable book is like a “200-level” class taught by a favorite teacher, with compelling tales (like how barrel aging came to be), insider tips (such as an old taster’s trick for sampling whiskey), and explanations you never thought you needed (like why you can never get a beverage that’s 100% alcohol—and why you should stick to whiskey!).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this handsome edition, you’ll find it all:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn overview of the different types of whiskeys\u003c\/b\u003e, including the rules and identities of each. He also includes information on craft whiskeys, which tend to be more creative and freewheeling than the styles made by traditional producers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExploration of the key whiskey ingredients\u003c\/b\u003e, with a close look at the flavor contributions of malt, peat, corn, rye, wheat—even water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDistillation for non-distillers\u003c\/b\u003e and the beauty of barrels: Whiskey is both an art and a science, and what’s in the glass is affected by things like pot stills vs. column stills, barrel char, and of course, time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNumerous interviews with master distillers\u003c\/b\u003e, still makers, and other artisans at the top of their field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/b\u003e throughout, including more than two dozen new ones, so you can identify the whiskeys you might want to try next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNew and expanded material\u003c\/b\u003e, including how to decode and decipher rare bottles, new developments in the American whiskey market (notably single malts), new profiles and interviews of “must-know” producers, new photos, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA new introduction from Fred Minnick\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eBourbon Curious\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eEvery chapter contains a variety of \u003cb\u003eunique, often behind-the-scenes photography, \u003c\/b\u003ecoupled with Bryson’s master storytelling. And with whiskey as the subject, this is a class where you’ll want to do the homework.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56369774985590,"sku":"9780760396209","price":33.94,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_36362927.jpg?v=1761113244","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780760396209-american-whiskey-master-class","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}