The big man of Jim Beam : Booker Noe and the number one bourbon in the world / Jim Kokoris.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kokoris, Jim, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

James B. Beam Distilling Company.

Noe, Fred.

Beam, James B., 1864-1947--Family.

Beam, James B.

Distillers--United States--Biography.

Distillers.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (259 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley, 2016.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Lessons on product, quality, innovation, and longevity from the "First Family of Bourbon" The Big Man of Jim Beam delves into the life and times of legendary distiller F. Booker Noe III, grandson of Jim Beam and father of the bourbon boom. A true American original who left his mark on everything he did and everyone he met, this charismatic, opinionated man turned the Jim Beam company into the world's largest bourbon distillery and secured his product's place in the cultural psyche. This book tells his story, from growing up in the "First Family of Bourbon" to becoming master distiller, offering insights and guidance for creating brands and products that stand the test of time. His commitment to innovation and quality earned him legendary status and tremendous business growth; the discussion keys in on some of his most prized creations, including one of the first super-premium bourbons on the market, and the small batch collection that laid the groundwork for bourbon's modern resurgence. Jim Beam is a distinctly American brand that has tapped into the collective consciousness and leveraged vision into growth. This book tells the story of the man behind the brand, and his approach to his work, his product, his company, and his people. Read colorful stories about growing up as "bourbon royalty" Trace Booker's journey from apprentice to world's largest bourbon distiller Learn how innovation and a commitment to quality delivers product longevity Gain deep, personal insight on creating a brand that becomes a legend Booker was the sixth generation of the Beam family to make bourbon, and he grew an empire. Driven by commitment, vision, and a singular sort of ambition, his success offers many lessons to anyone in business. The Big Man of Jim Beam tells the story, and digs out the wisdom and insight from this legendary leader.

Contents:

The Big Man of Jim Beam: Booker Noe and the Number One Bourbon in the World; Contents; Foreword; Prologue: Booker Noe: The Big Man of Bourbon; Chapter 1: Boyhood; Chapter 2: College Ain't for Everyone; Chapter 3: Fork in the Road; Chapter 4: Starting Out; Chapter 5: The Student; Chapter 6: Sweet Home Boston; Chapter 7: Proving Himself; Chapter 8: Dark Clouds on the Horizon; Chapter 9: The Party's Just Getting Started; Chapter 10: The Shutdown Years; Chapter 11: Mules on the Fifth Floor; Chapter 12: Santa Claus Is Coming to Town; Chapter 13: Booker's Bourbon; Chapter 14: Mr. Ambassador

Chapter 15: Emeritus ManChapter 16: The Road Years; Chapter 17: Traits and Attributes; Chapter 18: Sunset; Epilogue; Author's Note and Acknowledgments; Jim Bean's Current Bourbon Lineup; Favorite Booker Quotes; Bourbon Glossary; Favorite Food and Cocktail Recipes; Cocktails; Whiskey Sour; Classic Old Fashioned; Mint Old Fashioned; Maple Hot Toddy; Booker Noe's Mint Julep; Classic Manhattan; BBG (Beam Black and Ginger Ale); Front Porch Peach Tea; Knob Creek and Ginger Beer; Cut and Cola; Kentucky Mule; Kentucky Bourbon Margarita; Appetizers; Booker's Beaten Biscuits

Jim Beam Bourbon Barbecue DrumsticksStuffed Mushrooms with Jim Beam Bourbon; Sides; Kentucky Bourbon Baked Beans; Tarragon Snap Peas with Basil Hayden's Bourbon; Knob Creek Bourbon-Rosemary String Beans; Entrées; Knob Creek Smoked Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham; Jim Beam Bourbon Barbecue Sauce; Jim Beam Bourbon Baby Back Ribs; Steak À La Jim Beam; Bourbon-Roasted Venison with Hunter's Sauce; Hunter's Sauce; Bourbon-Flambéed Barbecued Pork Chops; Pork Loin with Knobby Apples and Sweet Onions; Knob Creek Bourbon Chicken; Bourbon Barbecued Shrimp; Bourbon-Marinated Flank Steak; Desserts

Jim Beam Bourbon BallsBread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce; Bourbon Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole; Praline Bourbon Cheesecake Squares; Index; Supplemental Images; End User License Agreement

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed September 15, 2016).

ISBN:

9781119320173

1119320178

9781119320005

1119320003

OCLC:

957772997