Single-malt scotch swept North American during the 1980s. Now, the same connoisseurs, curious consumers and longtime bourbon-only drinkers are vividly seeking out the new batch of America"s own homegrown whiskys - both the "boutique" bottlings and the sturdy old standbys. The Regans explore "the king of American whisky" from it"s humble backwoods origins to its humble modern refinements, including a wealth of lore, anecdotes, and history, along with tasting notes and more than 50 recipes.