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The Curious Bartender's Whiskey Road Trip: A coast to coast tour of the most exciting whiskey distilleries in the US, from small-scale craft operations to the behemoths of bourbon Hardcover – Illustrated, November 5, 2019

by Tristan Stephenson (Author)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 54 ratings
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Buckle up and join bestselling author and whiskey connoisseur Tristan Stephenson on an epic tour of more than 40 unique distilleries from Vermont to California.

"Rigorously researched and richly illustrated...Meticulous in detail and gleeful in its discoveries, this trip is a joyride for any whiskey lover." Publishers Weekly

This engaging volume visits legendary makers in the states that are the spiritual home of the industry—Kentucky and Tennessee—and introduces readers to newer craft-distillers in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and even Texas. In his signature style, which is both fiercely entertaining and meticulously researched, Tristan weaves together the full and fascinating story of American whiskey with all its regional nuances, from its history and production methods to the origins of iconic bottle designs. With evocative images that take you behind the scenes and recipes for cocktails to make and enjoy, this is a celebration of a true American classic.
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    November 5, 2019
  6. Dimensions
    7.5 x 1 x 9.25 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1788791592
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'an ambitious tour of 40 of the best whiskey distilleries in America' – Richmond.com

'The book is packed with detail covering the people, places and production of whiskey. . . .no matter how many behind-the-scenes distillery tours I take, I learn elucidating new information from every single one' – Forbes.com

'Each visit provides a launchpad for [Stephenson’s] erudite essays on whiskey history and culture.' – Selected by The Wall Street Journal as one of the year’s top tipples

“Each visit provides a launchpad for [Stephenson’s] erudite essays on whiskey history and culture." – Selected by The Wall Street Journal as one of the year’s top tipples

'[this] is an expressively written book that has plenty of space for poetry among all the historical and technical gems of information... definitely one to add to your Christmas present list.' – imbibe.com

'If you’re planning your own whiskey road trip, this guide can inspire ideas—but even if you just read it sitting on your couch, prepare to be transported' – Whiskyadvocate.com

'Rigorously researched and richly illustrated. . . . Meticulous in detail and gleeful in its discoveries, this trip is a joyride for any whiskey lover' – Publishers Weekly

'Entertaining and well-researched, the book also looks at the origins of iconic cocktails that are still enjoyed around the world' – The Chronicle (Newcastle)

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Buckle up and join bestselling author and whiskey connoisseur Tristan Stephenson on an epic tour of more than 40 unique distilleries from Vermont to California.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ryland Peters & Small; Illustrated edition (November 5, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1788791592
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1788791595
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 54 ratings

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Tristan Stephenson is an award-winning bar operator, bartender, barista, chef, journalist, and bestselling author of the Curious Bartender series of drinks books. In 2009 he placed 3rd in the UK Barista Championships, was awarded UK bartender of the year in 2012, and in the same year was included in London Evening Standard’s top 1000 most influential Londoners.

Having started his career in the kitchens of various Cornish restaurants, Tristan was eventually given the task of designing cocktails and running bar operations for Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen restaurant (in Cornwall) back in 2007. He opened his first London bar, Purl, in 2010, and then the Worship Street Whistling Shop in 2011. Worship Street Whistling Shop was awarded Time Out London’s best new bar in 2011 and placed in the ‘World’s Fifty Best Bars’ for three consecutive years. In 2014 Tristan opened Surfside, a seafood restaurant on Polzeath beach in North Cornwall, which was awarded the No. 1 Position in the Sunday Times ‘Best alfresco dining spots in the UK 2015’. Tristan served as head chef there for the first year and continues to manage the food and beverages menu. Tristan has gone on to open a further three venues in London, including Black Rock whisky bar which, as of 2019, has won CLASS Magazine's coveted Best Specialist Bar Award for three consecutive years.

Tristan’s first book, The Curious Bartender: The Artistry & Alchemy of Creating the Perfect Cocktail was published in October 2013 and shortlisted for the prestigious André Simon Award. His second book, The Curious Bartender: An Odyssey of Malt, Bourbon & Rye Whiskies hit the bookshelves in October 2014. In Spring 2015 he published The Curious Barista’s Guide to Coffee (having previously successfully harvested, processed, roasted and brewed the first cup of UK grown coffee from the Eden Project in Cornwall). Subsequent books have covered topics of gin and rum. Tristan has travelled to over 300 distilleries around the world, in over 50 countries, including the Netherlands, Scotland, Mexico, Cuba, France, Lebanon, Italy, Guatemala, Japan, America and Spain.

Tristan is husband to Laura and father to Dexter and Robin. In his spare time he rides a Triumph motorcycle, takes photos, cycles and runs ultramarathons.

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Alex
5.0 out of 5 stars As close as you can get to touring America's distilleries without getting in the car
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2022
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Such a fantastic read... I picked this up a few years ago when I was first starting to get into bourbon. This book gives you a comprehensive understanding of how different whiskeys are made, from distillation, different aging techniques, choosing a mash bill, sour mash vs sweet, types of stills and why they are used, how raw ingredients and regions impact flavor.... you name it. It's a very approachable book whether you're a seasoned whiskey veteran, or just getting started. The chapters are short, but lots of pictures, explanations and a brisk pace make this a great book to binge or to read sparingly.

I would recommend this to just about anyone who loves (or is getting ready to love) whiskey.
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AG
5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2021
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Great quality and good content
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J. A. Huggins
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book on the Subject
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2023
I really like the way this author covered the subject in a very reader-oriented way that explains the process of making whiskey depending on what part of the U.S. you happen to be.

If he has traveled a ton of more places in the world, I would love to read such a volume on the subject for all of Europe, to include Africa.

Finally it would be cool if he wrote a volume about whiskies from the Far East countries that would include below the equator such as Australia and New Zealand. I do know that Japan has a variety of distilleries that make their version of whiskey called, Saki. One such distillery that is uniquely only located on Okinawa, Japan, is called, Awamori. Yum, Yum!!

No, I'm not asking for much, but wouldn't it be AWESOME???
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Fabio Caracausi
4.0 out of 5 stars Piccola imperfezione
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 19, 2020
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book arrived early, perfect in everything, except maybe for a factory defect, but by opening the cover, I find myself almost detached from the whole book
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