Kentucky Bourbon

A true labor of love, bourbon aficionado Chet Zoeller conducted years of research to uncover the complete history of bourbon distilling and distilleries throughout Kentucky. Bourbon in Kentucky is the comprehensive publication of his findings, cataloging almost 1,000 distillers and brands across the Commonwealth—from farmhouse mashers to the major industrial concerns, and from the late 1700s to the present day. With hundreds of rare and historical photographs, this is believed to be the first and only authoritative history of its kind.

Historian and Four Roses brand ambassador Al Young puts his storytelling talents to good use in writing the incredible history of what was once the most popular and best-selling bourbon in America. It is a story filled with folklore and adventure, family feuds and romance, with a cast of colorful characters any fiction writer would die for. Pour yourself a glass, relax and get ready to savor every moment of this fascinating and long-overdue history.

From proud but humble beginnings in Happy Hollow, Kentucky, bourbon producer Maker's Mark has grown to cult status around the world. In My Autobiography, the company's flamboyant president, Bill Samuels, Jr., gives us the official, fascinating and colorful life story of his family's premier bourbon brand.