Bourbon Lore - Legends of American Whiskey

Bourbon Lore — Legends of American Whiskey
By Mason Walker & Clay Risen
Photography by Darren Higgins

100 bottles. Endless stories. One legendary spirit.

Bourbon Lore — Legends of American Whiskey is a visual and historical deep dive into America’s most enduring contribution to the world of spirits. Drawn from the private collection of Mason Walker, this oversized hardcover features more than 100 rare and iconic bourbon and rye bottles, spanning pre-Prohibition history to today’s most sought-after releases.

Written by respected whiskey historian Clay Risen and photographed in rich detail by Darren Higgins, each entry tells the story behind the label—distillers, forgotten brands, pivotal moments, and the craft that shaped American whiskey as we know it.

Big, substantial, and meant to live out on the table. Pick it up, flip it open, and lose some time.

Raises your whiskey IQ without talking down to you.

Book Details:
• Oversized hardcover coffee table book
• Dimensions: 12.3" × 9.5"
• Approx. 5–6 lbs
• Features 100 legendary bourbon and rye bottles
• Covers pre-Prohibition through modern American whiskey
• Written by Clay Risen
• Photography by Darren Higgins
• Ideal for collectors, whiskey enthusiasts, and history buffs

A showpiece book for anyone who takes whiskey seriously.