{"product_id":"bourbon-belles-whiskey-women-signed","title":"Bourbon Belles and Whiskey Women | Karen E Locke | Like New Signed First Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"MuiBox-root mui-xxdqwu\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eA Culinary and Cocktail Journey Celebrating the Women Shaping America’s Whiskey Traditions.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eBourbon Belles \u0026amp; Whiskey Women\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautifully produced \u003cstrong\u003e195‑page\u003c\/strong\u003e exploration of the women — past and present — who have shaped the bourbon and whiskey industry. Signed by author \u003cstrong\u003eKaren E. Locke\u003c\/strong\u003e, this volume blends biography, culinary creativity, distilling history, and striking photography into a single, immersive celebration of America’s whiskey culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book features \u003cstrong\u003eprofiles of historical and contemporary women\u003c\/strong\u003e working in distilling, blending, brand leadership, hospitality, and spirits education. Their stories are accompanied by \u003cstrong\u003egorgeous full‑color portraits\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a rare visual record of the women behind the industry’s most influential bottles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the book, readers will find \u003cstrong\u003e“Did You Know?”\u003c\/strong\u003e facts that illuminate the heritage of bourbon and whiskey — including the surprising reality that \u003cstrong\u003e95% of the world’s bourbon is produced in Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e, yet only \u003cstrong\u003eone‑third of Kentucky’s 120 counties are wet by statute\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial \u003cstrong\u003edistillery directory\u003c\/strong\u003e provides addresses and contact information for bourbon producers across the country, with special attention to distilleries with a strong female presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe recipe section is equally compelling, pairing \u003cstrong\u003ecocktails, savory dishes, specialty syrups, and sweets\u003c\/strong\u003e with rich photography and background notes. Highlights include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBee Sting Bourbon Cocktail — bourbon with hot honey\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlackberry Bourbon Mule\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNelson’s Green Brier Holiday Nog\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBourbon Bloody Mary Gazpacho\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeach Whiskey Chili\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBourbon Chili\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaramelized Bourbon Pears\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhiskey Ginger Caramel Popcorn\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhiskey‑Glazed Pecans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these recipes showcase the versatility of bourbon and whiskey in modern cooking, from cocktails to comfort food to elegant desserts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 14px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #C1A97B; background-color: #f7f3eb;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8a6b2f; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaren E. Locke\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003cem\u003eBourbon Belles \u0026amp; Whiskey Women\u003c\/em\u003e remains her best‑known publication, celebrated for its blend of storytelling, photography, and bourbon-centric recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis copy is in excellent condition. Clean covers, tight binding, crisp pages.\u003cbr\u003eSigned by the author, Karen E. Locke. 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