Smoke & Oak: The Shared Legacy of Bourbon and Cigars: An American Story of Craft, Culture & the Science of a Perfect Pairing

From the smoky aroma of a perfectly aged bourbon to the rich draw of a hand-rolled cigar, Smoke & Oak takes readers on an immersive journey through the intertwined history, culture, and craftsmanship of two iconic American indulgences.

The book unfolds across two parts. History & Culture traces the evolution of bourbon and cigars from their colonial roots to their 19th-century golden age, through the challenges of Prohibition, the Cuban Embargo, and the industrialization of cigar-making. It ...