Blood and Whiskey: The Life and Times of Jack Daniel
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The first-ever biography of the man who created America's most famous whiskey Born in Lynchburg, Tennessee, in 1850, Jack Daniel became a legendary moonshiner at age 15 before launching a legitimate distillery ten years later. By the time he died in 1911, he was an American legend-and his Old No. 7 Tennessee sipping whiskey was an international sensation, the winner of gold medals at the St. Louis World's Fair and the Liege International Exposition in Belgium. Blood and Whiskey captures Daniel's indomitable rise in the rough-edged world of the nineteenth-century whiskey trade-and shows how his commitment to quality (his whiskey was always charcoal-filtered) and his flair for marketing and packaging (he launched his distinctive square bottle in 189-5) helped create one of America's most venerable and recognizable brands. Review: Great book - Great for Jack Daniels lover in your life. Dad enjoyed it. He loves to read and enjoys drinking Jack so this was a perfect gift. Review: Buy it. Read it. Re-read it. Pass it on to other whiskey drinkers. - Amazing book not only for those interested in the history of Jack Daniel but also the history of distilleries. The writer was very tedious in his research and portraying the culture of the liquor movement from the mid 1800's through the life and times of Jack Daniel. Even after his death in 1911 the author continues the story of the distillery and how his predecessors moved forward with the company. While I did not intend on reading this book to learn more about overall history of whiskey it was littered with historical facts from the civil war to the origins of the bourbon roots in Kentucky. The books digs into the competition that Jack had to persevere through tightening controls by the government. Overall, don't shy away from the book due to the price (like I did when I was actually in Lynchburg, TN), it's worth every penny.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 174 Reviews |
S**I
Great book
Great for Jack Daniels lover in your life. Dad enjoyed it. He loves to read and enjoys drinking Jack so this was a perfect gift.
T**M
Buy it. Read it. Re-read it. Pass it on to other whiskey drinkers.
Amazing book not only for those interested in the history of Jack Daniel but also the history of distilleries. The writer was very tedious in his research and portraying the culture of the liquor movement from the mid 1800's through the life and times of Jack Daniel. Even after his death in 1911 the author continues the story of the distillery and how his predecessors moved forward with the company. While I did not intend on reading this book to learn more about overall history of whiskey it was littered with historical facts from the civil war to the origins of the bourbon roots in Kentucky. The books digs into the competition that Jack had to persevere through tightening controls by the government. Overall, don't shy away from the book due to the price (like I did when I was actually in Lynchburg, TN), it's worth every penny.
T**G
Jack Daniel fan
This was a fun book to read. Was historical, factual, and maybe a little mythical! I’m a Jack Daniel enthusiast and this book answered some questions I didn’t have answers for. A great read about a great American entrepreneur! Well done.
A**R
History lesson wrapped in biography
This was a well written, detailed description of not only Jack Daniel's life,but also the times in which he grew up. Krass did a great job of weaving the history of American whiskey making and it's Scottish (and Scots-Irish) roots through rich fabric of Mr. Daniel's story. A great testimony to ingenuity, self sufficiency, independent spirit and enterpreneurship. A quick and enjoyable read. History in narrative form. Makes me want to read more of Mr. Krass' work. As an added bonus, I now know how Old No.7 got its name!
M**R
Learned a lot about Jack,, just a lot to read an a lot even wasnt bout Jack
Almost done with it,,, the Author had a lot to say I guess,, seems like he rambled on through most of the book,, stuff that didnt really have anything to do with Jack, But I did learn a lot about him,,, been drinking Jack Daniels for a lot of years,, thought I'd find out more bout the man.
D**L
No Complaints
I will add a review of the books contents after I read it. It is on my shelf waiting to be read. As far as arrival speed and happiness with the service, there is no complaints.
T**U
Who knew?
My husband loved it thought it was more academic but the enjoyed the history aspect. He loves non-fiction and he never read about whiskey making except from gangster movies. He has a new respect for the craftsmen behind the product.
J**A
Interesting and Useful
As one who enjoys the products of the Jack Daniel Distillery I find this history fascinating. As a devoted Tennessee Squire I use the information from this book, along with knowledge gained in my visits to "the hollow" to spread the gospel about this great American story.
A**R
Great!
I bought this for my Dad who is a Jack Daniels collector. It makes a lovely addition to his collection and he loved it!
T**.
Ein "must have" für die Fans von Jack Daniel's
Dieses Buch sollte jeder echte Fan / Sammler von Jack Daniel's besitzen. Eine geballte Ladung Wissen über die Person Jack Daniel, sein Leben und sein Wirken.
H**N
Five Stars
Great addition to Jack Daniels history.
P**I
conforme
conforme et de très bonne qualité
A**P
Interesting read whilst sipping...
Was a present to accompany the usual gift of a bottle of Jack! Went down well... as did the book!!
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