Whiskey Rebels: The Dreamers, Visionaries & Badasses Who Are Revolutionizing American Whiskey

In 2003,the United States had about 60 craftdistillers;today there are over 2,000 in all corners of the country, 500 of which are making whiskey.This book introduces the entrepreneurs and the companies behind this American craft whiskey movement.Whiskey Rebelsis a collection of first-person accounts of the brilliant, brave, andslightly crazy innovators responsible for changing the whiskey landscapeforeverpeople like Ralph Erenzo, recipient of the firstdistilling license in New York State in 80 years who went on to create HudsonBaby Bourbon; Nicole Austin, a prominent female producer and vocal activistwho brought an indie spirit to the renowned American whiskey region ofTennessee through George Dickel Tennessee Whisky; and Bill Owens, whofounded the American Distilling Institute in 2003. Spirits pro and award-winning author John McCarthy(TheModern Gentleman) has conducted hundreds of hours of interviews togather thesefascinating first-person accounts andgive readersan amusing and thorough insight into the world of American craft whiskey. Under his expert guidance,readers will also learn the requirements to be considered a craft whiskey distiller, the effect of the craft beer movement on modern craft distilling, why craft distillers hate the word';craft,'and manyother pieces of insider information.