The Bourbon Tasting Notebook, 2nd Edition

This very useful book provides the comments of two bourbon experts on the aroma, taste, and finish (nuances perceived after swallowing) of nearly 350 bourbons. Since everyone’s palate is unique, the authors do not rate or provide scores, but they do call attention to some excellent bourbons and to exceptionally good values. Other useful information includes the proof, age, and mash bill when known. Relative price is indicated by the number of dollar signs. Brief notes may include a recommendation in some cases. The bourbons are listed by the producer. The indices contain a helpful list of brands arranged alphabetically by name, proof, special style (such as bottled-in-bond, single barrel, small batch, wheated, etc.) and price. I have over 150 bourbons in my collection, and I always travel with this guide. When I spot a bourbon new to me, I check to see what Reigler and Veach had to say about it. This helps me decide to buy it or not. Think of it as a field guide to bourbons. Tim B.

Honestly, most of the bottles I look up are not in here. But there's so many variations coming out now, it's impossible for a print edition to be up to date.

It’s alright. There is good basic information and shows how the brands roll up to the parent companies. Good tasting notes to get you started.

I bought this for my brother in law for Christmas. He loves it! Says it is very informative and he is learning lots about bourbon!

This is a fine reference and nicely written.

They really liked this book. Good purchase!

Very comprehensive illustrated guide!

Very informative.

Covers a lot of different brands, page by page. Good background information at the start, some history on bourbon. Only wish they would take a bit of a leap and rate the bourbon in terms of stars or something to that effect, but the authors describe each one very well and leave it up to the readers to decide for themselves.