Givens, Ron. Bourbon at Its Best: The Lore & Allure of America's Finest Spirits. Cincinnati: Clerisy Press, 2007.
The author states that nearly all bottle-guide color, aroma, and flavor descriptions came directly from producers.
Ron Givens, Bourbon at Its Best: The Lore & Allure of America's Finest Spirits (Cincinnati: Clerisy Press, 2007), “A Guide to the Bourbons: The Yearning Palate” — note on producer-provided tasting descriptions.
“A Guide to the Bourbons: The Yearning Palate” — note on producer-provided tasting descriptions
Givens, Bourbon at Its Best, “A Guide to the Bourbons: The Yearning Palate” — note on producer-provided tasting descriptions.
“A Guide to the Bourbons: The Yearning Palate” — note on producer-provided tasting descriptions
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