On Bartender Journey Podcast number 114 we talk with author Reid Mitenbuler. Reid's book Bourbon Empire: The Past and Future of America's Whiskey unravels the myths and misconceptions surrounding America’s most iconic spirit and traces the history of Bourbon – from the frontier rebellion, to the Gilded Age corruption, and the magic of Madison Avenue. Plus, find out about the Shake The Vine Cocktail contest! You could win $5000 and a trip to Tales of the Cocktail 2015!