📝 The history of Jim Beam and the rise of America’s #1 bourbon brand—American Still Life is essential reading for whiskey lovers and business history fans.
Discover the rich heritage behind America’s most iconic bourbon. In American Still Life, spirits expert F. Paul Pacult traces the fascinating rise of the Jim Beam dynasty—from humble 18th-century beginnings in Kentucky to global whiskey dominance. With insider access, historical depth, and a taste for great storytelling, Pacult explores how one family helped shape the American whiskey industry through war, Prohibition, and reinvention. Part biography, part business history, and all bourbon, this book is essential reading for whiskey lovers, brand historians, and anyone fascinated by American craftsmanship.
 
❤️ Why You’ll Love It
A deep dive into the legacy and leadership of a legendary brand
Fascinating American history told through the lens of whiskey
Written by one of the world’s foremost spirits experts
Perfect mix of culture, family, and craftsmanship
 
📌 Perfect For
Bourbon and whiskey enthusiasts
Readers of business history and brand storytelling
Fans of Anthony Bourdain, Eric Asimov, or The Bourbon King