For some reason, Whiskey Women was slow starting, but very fascinating and empowering once I got into the history of women and drink, especially the early North American trade. Author Fred Minnick doesn't seem to miss a single detail, and a reader will surely get an education not only in the important role women have played in the spirits industry, but also in the nature of distillation, aging, and tasting of all types of whiskeys/whiskys. And, as I'm finishing it, I have added at least five other titles mentioned in this book to my 'to-read' list. Thanks for the amazing presentation of research and support for whiskey women world-wide, Mr. Minnick!