Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last

by Wright Thompson

Book Overview

The New York Times bestseller

"A warm and loving reflection that, like good bourbon, will stand the test of time." --Eric Asimov, The New York Times

"Bourbon is for sharing, and so is Pappyland."--The Wall Street Journal

The story of how Julian Van Winkle III, the caretaker of the most coveted cult Kentucky Bourbon whiskey in the world, fought to protect his family's heritage and preserve the taste...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0735221251
• ISBN13: 9780735221253
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Penguin Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.7" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Reading this book is like drinking oxidized bourbon thanks to Wright Thompson's uncontrolled ego

I thought the book would be a deep dive into the intersection of Ketucky, bourbon and the Van Winkle family. However, almost half of the book, especially Part III, is Wright interjecting with his own family experiences. Wright also finds a way to bring his view of politics into the book which is unnecessary. By the end of the book, Wright can't help himself but boast to the reader how close he is to the Van Winkle family and describes all of the gifts that he receives. In summary, if you are looking for a book about bourbon, look elsewhere.