Edward Lee’s new book celebrates all there is to love about bourbon.
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Bourbon has taken on many different cultural identities throughout the United States.
Bourbon’s Big Comeback
Lee characterizes the amber spirit as time trapped in a bottle.
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Its an apt description for a drink that distinctly captures a specific place and tradition.
His new book contextualizes its ever-growing popularity and extensive production process.
I dont think people understand how much time goes into bourbon.
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But its actually far more than that.
The Savory Side of Bourbon
The liquors flavor is often as misunderstood as its production.
No one drank it, he says.
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Thankfully, times have changed.
