Reid Mitenbuler Describes Bourbon’s Complicated History

There is more to whiskey than just the liquor itself.

Reid Mitenbuler has written about the drinking culture for The Atlantic and Slate. In his first book, he’s chosen to pick apart the complicated history of bourbon.

“Bourbon Empire: The Past and Future of America’s Whiskey” is out now. WABE’s Myke Johns spoke to Mitenbuler about the myths surrounding the industry and whiskey’s recent rise in popularity.