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Book Synopsis: 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
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 of his forebears, in a world where authenticity, like his product, is in very short supply.
Following his father’s death decades ago, Julian Van Winkle stepped in to try to save the bourbon business his grandfather had founded on the mission statement: “We make fine bourbon–at a profit if we can, at a loss if we must, but always fine bourbon.” With the company in its wilderness years, Julian committed to safeguarding his namesake’s legacy or going down with the ship.
Then he discovered that hundreds of barrels from the family distillery had survived their sale to a multinational conglomerate. The whiskey that Julian produced after recovering those barrels would immediately be hailed as the greatest in the world—and soon would be the hardest to find. Once they had been used up, a fresh challenge began: preserving the taste of Pappy in a new age.
Wright Thompson was invited to ride along as Julian undertook the task. From the Van Winkle family, Wright learned not only about great bourbon but about complicated legacies and the rewards of honoring your people and your craft—lessons that he couldn’t help but apply to his own work and life. May we all be lucky enough to find some of ourselves, as Wright Thompson did, in Pappyland.
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Experience the rich and captivating story of Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last. This New York Times bestseller is a warm and loving reflection that will stand the test of time, just like the fine bourbon it portrays. Step into the world of Julian Van Winkle III, the caretaker of the most coveted cult Kentucky Bourbon whiskey in the world. Witness his fight to protect his family's heritage and preserve the taste of his forebears in a world where authenticity is in short supply.
Julian Van Winkle III's journey begins with the mission to save his family's bourbon business. Guided by his grandfather's mission statement - "We make fine bourbon—at a profit if we can, at a loss if we must, but always fine bourbon" - he commits to safeguarding his namesake's legacy no matter the cost. Enter the wilderness years, where Julian's faith in the product and his determination to honor his family's tradition leads him to discover hidden treasures. Explore the fascinating story of how Julian recovers barrels from the family distillery that had survived their sale to a multinational conglomerate.
With the recovered barrels, Julian Van Winkle creates a whiskey that would soon be hailed as the greatest in the world. But the challenge doesn't end there. As the limited supply of this exceptional whiskey diminishes, a new challenge arises: preserving the taste of Pappy in a new age. Join Julian in his quest as he navigates the ever-changing landscape of the bourbon industry and strives to maintain the authenticity and flavor that made Pappy so legendary.
Written by acclaimed author Wright Thompson, this extraordinary journey is not just about great bourbon, but about the complexities of legacies and the rewards of honoring both people and craft. Thompson's personal experiences and reflections weave seamlessly into the narrative, offering readers profound lessons that can be applied to their own lives and work. Prepare to be captivated by Pappyland and may you uncover a part of yourself, just as Wright Thompson did, within its pages.
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