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Bourbon Belles and Whiskey Women | Karen E Locke | Like New Signed First Edition

Bourbon Belles and Whiskey Women | Karen E Locke | Like New Signed First Edition

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AT A GLANCE

Title:
Bourbon Bells and Whiskey Women: A Culinary and Cocktail Journey with the Women of Whiskey
Publisher:
Power of Three Publications
Author:
Karen E. Locke
Date:
2023 First Edition, Signed
Dimensions:
6 ½" x 9"
Condition:
Excellent (EX)
Cover:
Softcover
Pages:
195
ISBN:
9780578346762
Book genre:
Cookbook
Notes:
Features women’s profiles, distillery directory, cocktail & food recipes with full‑color photography

A Culinary and Cocktail Journey Celebrating the Women Shaping America’s Whiskey Traditions.

Bourbon Belles & Whiskey Women is a beautifully produced 195‑page exploration of the women — past and present — who have shaped the bourbon and whiskey industry. Signed by author Karen E. Locke, this volume blends biography, culinary creativity, distilling history, and striking photography into a single, immersive celebration of America’s whiskey culture.

The book features profiles of historical and contemporary women working in distilling, blending, brand leadership, hospitality, and spirits education. Their stories are accompanied by gorgeous full‑color portraits, offering a rare visual record of the women behind the industry’s most influential bottles.

Throughout the book, readers will find “Did You Know?” facts that illuminate the heritage of bourbon and whiskey — including the surprising reality that 95% of the world’s bourbon is produced in Kentucky, yet only one‑third of Kentucky’s 120 counties are wet by statute.

A substantial distillery directory provides addresses and contact information for bourbon producers across the country, with special attention to distilleries with a strong female presence.

The recipe section is equally compelling, pairing cocktails, savory dishes, specialty syrups, and sweets with rich photography and background notes. Highlights include:

  • Bee Sting Bourbon Cocktail — bourbon with hot honey
  • Blackberry Bourbon Mule
  • Nelson’s Green Brier Holiday Nog
  • Bourbon Bloody Mary Gazpacho
  • Peach Whiskey Chili
  • Bourbon Chili
  • Caramelized Bourbon Pears
  • Whiskey Ginger Caramel Popcorn
  • Whiskey‑Glazed Pecans

Together, these recipes showcase the versatility of bourbon and whiskey in modern cooking, from cocktails to comfort food to elegant desserts.

Author Biography

Karen E. Locke is a writer, photographer, and spirits enthusiast known for her work documenting the women shaping America’s bourbon and whiskey industry. Her writing blends culinary insight with cultural history, highlighting the often‑overlooked contributions of women in distilling, blending, brand development, and hospitality. Locke’s work is distinguished by its warm narrative style, visual richness, and commitment to elevating voices within the whiskey world. Bourbon Belles & Whiskey Women remains her best‑known publication, celebrated for its blend of storytelling, photography, and bourbon-centric recipes.

This copy is in excellent condition. Clean covers, tight binding, crisp pages.
Signed by the author, Karen E. Locke. A beautifully preserved example of this visually rich and highly giftable title.

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