The Whiskey Rebellion and the Rebirth of Rye

Goes down nice and smooth.--The Pittsburgh Quarterly

A short and accessible history of rye whiskey's founding, floundering, and current flourishing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This book takes the reader on a wide-ranging tour that includes:

- The Whiskey Rebellion and America's earliest frontier distillers

- Henry Clay Frick and Andrew Mellon

- The role of Pittsburgh robber barons in developing the rye industry

- The rebirth of craft distilling in the twentieth century.

Cowritten by Meredith Meyer Grelli, the owner of Wigle Whiskey, a craft distillery in Pittsburgh, it's a history with an insider's perspective. Includes an illustrated guide to making rye whiskey and a wonderful collection of cocktail recipes.

A book for history buffs and craft spirits enthusiasts alike.