Eric Zandona - spirits expert at the American Distilling Institute - leads a region-by-region tour of the unique flavors and stories of American whiskey, from Kentucky's bourbon heartland to New York's Empire Rye revolution.

With chapters telling the story of each key whiskey-producing region, plus profiles of notable distilleries and a flavor guide for their most interesting whiskeys, you'll learn all there is to know about the only true American spirit.

Includes:

• Maps, facts, historical information
• Regional guides to American bourbon, rye, single malt and more
• Profiles of key distilleries & their must-try whiskeys
• Cocktail recipes for every region