When the award-winning journalist Wright Thompson approached our dad Julian Van Winkle about telling his story—how Dad set out to save our family’s storied bourbon legacy...one barrel at a time—he didn't quite realize what he’d signed up for. He'll be the first to admit, he’s not a natural talker, but Thompson amplified his voice and spun Dad’s truth-is-stranger-than-fiction tale with authenticity and soul. It’s a book our family will cherish for generations, and we hope the bourbon lovers in yours will, too.
Please note the pages of this book are designed with a rough cut or "deckle edge," meant to mimic uncut paper for a more genuinely antiquarian feel. Much like the story you will find inside these pages, this element begets a sense of true authenticity.
Easy, engaging quick read. Good stories and insight into the story of Pappy. Loved the story when the author and JVW visit the Bar at the Executive West and are lectured on how to order a Pappy...
The paper of the book was very poorly trimmed. The unbound side of the book looks like a mouse chewed on it. Each "bundle" of sheets is good on the bound side, the open side is very very poor quality. Unfortunately, this was my signed copy.
Present and one for a Bourbon basket I donate every year to a nonprofit organization silent auction. DC Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation which I am Director of Development and Fund Raising Volunteer. This year the basket donated grossed $1,000.00. No Pappy Van Winkle in it. But I thought this book autographed will be a great addition.
What a great book. A lot of information I wasn’t aware of. Easy read also
Wright does a job comparing his "upbringing" in relationship to how Julian was raised and proceeded to become his own man
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Great Book