{"product_id":"the-birth-of-bourbon-a-photographic-tour-of-early-distilleries","title":"The Birth of Bourbon: A Photographic Tour of Early Distilleries","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhiskey making has been an integral part of American history since frontier times. In Kentucky  early settlers brought stills to preserve grain  and they soon found that the limestone-filtered water and the unique climate of the scenic Bluegrass region made it an ideal place for the production of barrel-aged liquor. And so  bourbon whiskey was born.  More than two hundred commercial distilleries were operating in Kentucky before Prohibition  but only sixty-one reopened after its repeal in 1933. As the popularity of Americas native spirit increases worldwide  many historic distilleries are being renovated  refurbished  and brought back into operation. Unfortunately  these spaces  with their antique tools and aging architecture  are being dismantled to make way for modern structures and machinery. In The Birth of Bourbon  award-winning photographer Carol Peachee takes readers on an unforgettable tour of lost distilleries as well as facilities undergoing renewal  such as the famous Old Taylor and James E. Pepper distilleries in Lexington  Kentucky. This beautiful book also includes spaces that well-known brands  including Makers Mark  Woodford Reserve  Four Roses  and Buffalo Trace  have preserved as a homage to their rich histories.  Using a technique known as high-dynamic-range imaginga process that produces rich saturation  intensely clarified details  and a full spectrum of lightPeachee reveals the vibrant life lingering in artifacts from worn cypress fermenting tubs to extravagant copper stills. This lavish celebration of bourbons heritage will delight whiskey aficionados  history buffs  and art lovers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44946692243509,"sku":"ByrdShop_0813165547","price":55.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780813165547.jpg?v=1769961384","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-birth-of-bourbon-a-photographic-tour-of-early-distilleries","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}