How excited I was for this book to come out? Well let’s just say that I backed it on Kickstarter at a level that got me an electronic copy and then when it was available for pre-order, I bought a paper copy.
I’ve been a fan of David Jennings work over at RareBird101.com for a few years now. Ever since I saw a tweet that mentioned his work. That tells you about how long I’ve been a fan since I’ve been effectively off of Twitter since 2017, maintaining a presence in order to promote new posts.
So who is David Jennings? I think I can sum it up in four words: Wild Turkey Super Fan. And a knowledgable one at that. This man’s work is all Wild Turkey and I love that about it. I’m a Wild Turkey fanboy, but not nearly to the extent that he is. Which is why he was the perfect person to write a book about the brand.
American Spirit: Wild Turkey Bourbon from Ripy to Russell covers the history of Wild Turkey from the earliest distillery on the land where Wild Turkey stands now, to the creation of the brand, to today. It’s a fascinating, though quick, read for fans of both history and bourbon. And if you want to know more about the expressions that Wild Turkey has released both current and historical, he’s got you covered there too. About a third of the book is dedicated to them, showcasing both the background of each and his impressions of them.
I really like this book and highly recommend it. It has a permanent place on my bookshelf of whiskey histories. My only wish is that it was even longer. I want more of it! In fact, I like this book so much that I want to give away a copy to one lucky reader. Just enter below and I’ll ship to one random entrant as soon as the second printing comes out. The giveaway ends midnight on August 26th, 2020. Good Luck!
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