97: Pappyland Author Wright Thompson Talks Pappy Van Wink...

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'Pappyland' tells the story of the Van Winkle family, the bourbon business, & the demand for rare wheated bourbon bearing the name of Pappy Van Winkle. We were joined by Author & ESPN's Wright Thompson to discuss his new book which just released November 10, 2020: Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last. The book is about so much more than bourbon; it tells the story of those who make bourbon and those who enjoy it. As you know, both are essential to the story of Kentucky Bourbon. Thank you to Wright Thompson for reaching out about his new book and to Penguin Press for sending us advance copies of Pappyland to enjoy and discuss with Wright. We appreciate everyone who has taken the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your podcast app, leave us a review, or tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers, Scott, Michael & JakeThe Bourbon Lens LINKS: Last Chance - Buy the Book & Enter the Giveaway to Win Pappy Van Winkle Uproxx: Author Wright Thompson Talks About 'Pappyland' And Bourbon Culture WrightThompson.com - Official Website Marketplace.org - The Agrarian Roots of Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon Whiskey New York Times Review of Pappyland From the Archives - Fortune.com 2011 Feature on Van Winkle Bourbon From the Archives - Grantland.com Article on Pappy Van Winkle by Wright Thompson From the Archives - Garden & Gun Feature on Julian Van Winkle III Follow Wright Thompson on Instagram Buy the Book on Amazon KirkusReviews.com - Pappyland Interview Buffalo Trace Distillery Official Website

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