The Book of Bourbon by Gary Regan and Mardee Haidin Regan
	(Paperback Out of Print) Used copies might be vailable from: (Hardback Out of Print) Used copies might be available from:	This book was nominated for a Julia Child Cookbook Award in 1996, and because it drew so much attention to Kentucky, the Regans were inducted into the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels that same year.         The Book of Bourbon covers the History of American Whiskey, How to Taste Whiskey, An A to Z Guide to American Whiskeys, A Whiskey Primer, An A to Z Guide to American Whiskey Makers, Whiskey Cocktails, Cooking with Whiskey, and traveling around whiskey country.

Some of the reviews:

"The Regans tasted 104 different American whiskeys. . . Considering that fact they managed to get an amazingly good handle on Kentucky History. Their book includes fun chapters on the cultural and economic history of bourbon, recipes, a description of the only 12 distilleries. . .that produce American whiskeys, and extensive notes on their tastings."

--Gail King, The Wall Street Journal

"A treasure trove of history, tasting notes, and recipes."

--William Rice, Chicago Tribune

"It’s a lively, well-written account that has terrific photographs, too."

--Bon Appétit

"Spectacular"

--Bill Samuels Jr., President, Maker's Mark Distillery

"The Book of Bourbon has the heft, the weight, the feel of 107-proof spirits."

--Robin Garr, Wine & Spirits

"It is, without a doubt, the most comprehensive book currently available on bourbon and other American whiskeys."

--John Hansell, Malt Advocate

"A highly recommended must-have for anyone who is a fan of American whiskey,"

--The Bourbon Country Reader

"A number of excellent books on alcoholic beverages have just been published. . . The Book of Bourbon explores the lore and lure of 'The king of American Whiskeys'."

--Playboy

"The Book of Bourbon is well-illustrated and fun reading that will please anyone interested in bourbon or its history in the country."

--Daily News, Bowling Green, Kentucky

". . .the most comprehensive work ever produced on this subject. . . An entertaining read and an invaluable reference resource."

--Charles Kendrick Cowdery, The Bourbon Country Reader

"The Regans have provided whiskey lovers of all acumens with a totally engaging, authoritative and insightful accounting of the spirits of America. It's a masterwork."

--F. Paul Pacult, Founding Editor, F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal and Special Projects Editor, The New York Times Magazine

". . . a fascinating story of the county's native liquor from its origins in Kentucky through the Civil War and during Prohibition."

--Nation's Restaurant News