Experience the Timeless Tale of Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Endure

Jeff Shoaf: Wright Thompson uses great bourbon as the vehicle for another great story or two. Like bourbon, this book is great to share with friends.

United States on Aug 25, 2023

Marchada Keener: I bought this for my adult son and he told me it was a very good book and he joyed it very much.

United States on Aug 24, 2023

Amazon Customer: I bought this for my husband for Father’s Day. He read it in 2 days. Loved the book. If you enjoy the history of bourbon you’ll enjoy this short read.

United States on Jul 23, 2023

Chris L. Dickerson: The reference to the greatest bourbon on the planet might have attracted you to this book and there is some remarkable history of the bourbon world here, but this book is so much more — faith, family, fatherhood, failure, success, hard work and a remarkable description of the modern south. Mr. Thompson may be the finest writer of our generation. I intend to give this book as a gift to all the important people in my life. After they read it, I hope we can talk a little about it over a pour of fine bourbon, maybe even some Pappy.

United States on May 05, 2023

S. J. Young: If I were able, I'd give this a 4.5 star. Great story on the Van Winkle family; on whiskey; and I appreciated Wright's weaving his own story into it. That's how the story evolved.

But the overall story of the south, whiskey, and the Van Winkle family history was exceptional.

The only complaint I would have, and only legitimate one (the rest are overblown, imo), is that in an attempt to jump around and not make the story a simple straight narrative (which is not as entertaining in today's storytelling world) some of the stories were disjointed with some esoteric elements in the story, to the point that trying to follow could be confusing here and there. Some parts and people were introduced so subtly, then later re-introduced, that it created a more confusing element. Otherwise, great book and a great wordsmith.

The insights into the problems of the whiskey industry (which perhaps may be a reason behind some dislike of this book) were eye-opening.

Lastly, to speak to the complaints about politics. This is a massive over-reaction. This is not a political book nor is it laced with political elements as it appears to be from many of the reviews. It strikes...

United States on Aug 11, 2021

MartinCMartinC: Whilst this is a brand new book, it looks like a reject/ mis cut. The pages have been cut unevenly as per pictures which makes turning the pages harder and just looks bad.

United Kingdom on Mar 07, 2021

Amazon Customer: Brilliantly written, fascinating subject. Couldn’t put it down! An unexpected rollercoaster of emotions. Fantastic

United Kingdom on Feb 27, 2021

Michael D Taylor: All good. Was delivered without damaged. Was a gift.

Canada on Jan 13, 2021

Spencer Hughes: Love the blend between family and whiskey. Wright tells a story like no one else can. Greatly enjoy.

Canada on Dec 19, 2020

Pattycakes: I give this to my son who was thrilled. No feedback from him yet

Canada on Dec 12, 2020