For more than a hundred years, bourbon whiskey has been a topic of conversation and controversy from Capitol Hill to Hollywood. There are rules for making it, standards for drinking it, and stories behind every bottle. So what is it that makes America's native spirit so special? Talk Bourbon to Me takes a look at these questions and more, offering readers a bird's eye view inside the bourbon culture. This one-of-a-kind guide combines how-to's for the age-old process of distilling as it was done in 1808 with twenty-first century insight and humor. A crash course on the art of distilling, the modern phenomena of bourbon, and a sampling of recipes that highlight Kentucky's favorite spirit, Talk Bourbon to Me is a must-have for any bourbon lover's collection.