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American History Through a Whiskey Glass: How Distilled Spirits, Domestic Cuisine, and Popular Music Helped Shape a Nation

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Experience American history like never before with this unique, informative, and fun guide for history buffs, whiskey enthusiasts, folks who like to cook at home, and fans of popular music. American History Through a Whiskey Glass presents a unique perspective on American history. It describes how bourbon and rye whiskey played a role in the most important events in American history, including the voyage of the Mayflower, George Washington’s failed and successful political campaigns, the Civil War, pioneers moving west, Prohibition (of course), plus many more into the twenty-first century. It does so with descriptions of historical events but also with amusing anecdotes and humorous quotes from the historical figures themselves. The book carefully aligns five elements: a narrative about whiskey’s role in eight periods of American historydescriptions and tasting notes for American whiskeys that represent distilled spirits in each historical periodtutorials on how whiskey is produced and its numerous varietiesperiod-specific food recipes drawn mostly from historical cookbooksplaylists of the popular music during each period The book gives readers an integrated and entertaining perspective on popular culture in America at different times, revealing how Americans have politicked, drank their native spirits, ate, and sang. But it does more; readers will not only learn about America’s history, they can experience it through numerous illustrations, whiskey tasting, food, and music. It provides an opportunity for readers to be involved in a truly immersive approach to life-long learning . . . and it’s fun. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Skyhorse


Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 29, 2021


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1510764011


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 19


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.85 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1.1 x 10 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #162,544 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #62 in Whiskey #142 in Music Reference (Books) #165 in Alcoholic Spirits


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Really cool book
Format: Hardcover
This book is so cool. The history is so interesting and it's filled with fun facts and recipes from long ago. My husband liked it so much he bought a copy for his friend.
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2026 by Karen M. Underwood

  • Great thoughtful gift
Format: Hardcover
Unique for that niche gift. My brother loved it
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2026 by Taylor S.

  • Nice book for by the bar
Format: Hardcover
Interesting table top book for a bourbon lover.
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2026 by Amazon Customer

  • Decent book of Whiskey History
Format: Hardcover
It was a decent gift for a friend who loves whiskey. He enjoyed the book, but it came in a slightly smaller format than I expected and was shorter than I anticipated. He said it was decent and enjoyable, but didn't give him much more than he already knew about the history of whiskey.
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2025 by Kindle Customer

  • good historic background on whiskey production - Great coffee table book
Format: Hardcover
This book is quite interesting as it leads through the development of whiskey brewing practically since the USA came into being. Back wood stills, bootlegging, development of the major breweries, it's all covered with lots of pictures too boot. Makes a great coffee table book for your friends when they stop over for a tasting party. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2025 by ramesess

  • Great gift
Format: Hardcover
My husband enjoyed this so much he ordered one to have shipped to a friend in Tennessee. The friend loved it as well.
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2026 by winegal

  • Great Bar Decor/Read
Format: Hardcover
This book looks great as a decoration for our home bar. Great read for history buffs and those who are passionate about whiskey.
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2025 by Amazon Customer

  • Fantastic gift
Format: Hardcover
Husband loved and is trying some recipes
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2025 by Elizabeth Kidd

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