--- product_id: 195217295 title: "Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last" price: "$34.55" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/195217295-pappyland-a-story-of-family-fine-bourbon-and-the-things store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last **Price:** $34.55 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last - **How much does it cost?** $34.55 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/195217295-pappyland-a-story-of-family-fine-bourbon-and-the-things) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The New York Times bestseller! “A warm and loving reflection that, like good bourbon, will stand the test of time.” —Eric Asimov, The New York Times “Bourbon is for sharing, and so is Pappyland .” —The Wall Street Journal The story of how Julian Van Winkle III, the caretaker of the most coveted cult Kentucky Bourbon whiskey in the world, fought to protect his family's heritage and preserve the taste of his forebears, in a world where authenticity, like his product, is in very short supply. Following his father’s death decades ago, Julian Van Winkle stepped in to try to save the bourbon business his grandfather had founded on the mission statement: “We make fine bourbon—at a profit if we can, at a loss if we must, but always fine bourbon.” With the company in its wilderness years, Julian committed to safeguarding his namesake’s legacy or going down with the ship. Then he discovered that hundreds of barrels from the family distillery had survived their sale to a multinational conglomerate. The whiskey that Julian produced after recovering those barrels would immediately be hailed as the greatest in the world—and soon would be the hardest to find. Once they had been used up, a fresh challenge began: preserving the taste of Pappy in a new age. Wright Thompson was invited to ride along as Julian undertook the task. From the Van Winkle family, Wright learned not only about great bourbon but about complicated legacies and the rewards of honoring your people and your craft—lessons that he couldn’t help but apply to his own work and life. May we all be lucky enough to find some of ourselves, as Wright Thompson did, in Pappyland. Review: Kentucky Bourbon at its finest. - The Pappy Van Winkle family embraced this author and I embraced their struggles and successes, with bourbon in hand, of course. Review: history weaving through family - I am fortunate enough to be from a family with an amazing past,present and hopefully future. The story of the Van Winkles contrasted with an extremely well told storyteller is totally enjoyable. My recent interest in Bourbon (we have some relatives that ran a speak easy) prompted me to read Pappyland. Now on to more written by their family. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #28,190 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4 in Whiskey #8 in Alcoholic Spirits #19 in Culinary Biographies & Memoirs | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,842 Reviews | ## Images ![Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91LGI-wXXvL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kentucky Bourbon at its finest. *by K***N on January 26, 2026* The Pappy Van Winkle family embraced this author and I embraced their struggles and successes, with bourbon in hand, of course. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ history weaving through family *by W***H on July 4, 2025* I am fortunate enough to be from a family with an amazing past,present and hopefully future. The story of the Van Winkles contrasted with an extremely well told storyteller is totally enjoyable. My recent interest in Bourbon (we have some relatives that ran a speak easy) prompted me to read Pappyland. Now on to more written by their family. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Stories: Classic Southern Storytelling *by S***G on August 11, 2021* If I were able, I'd give this a 4.5 star. Great story on the Van Winkle family; on whiskey; and I appreciated Wright's weaving his own story into it. That's how the story evolved. But the overall story of the south, whiskey, and the Van Winkle family history was exceptional. The only complaint I would have, and only legitimate one (the rest are overblown, imo), is that in an attempt to jump around and not make the story a simple straight narrative (which is not as entertaining in today's storytelling world) some of the stories were disjointed with some esoteric elements in the story, to the point that trying to follow could be confusing here and there. Some parts and people were introduced so subtly, then later re-introduced, that it created a more confusing element. Otherwise, great book and a great wordsmith. The insights into the problems of the whiskey industry (which perhaps may be a reason behind some dislike of this book) were eye-opening. Lastly, to speak to the complaints about politics. This is a massive over-reaction. This is not a political book nor is it laced with political elements as it appears to be from many of the reviews. It strikes me as a product of an overly sensitive environment. There were hardly any political elements and a minuscule reference to the former president that is blown out of proportion. There were a few and only brief references to the problematic issues of southern heritage; one which has both great tradition (which Wright touched on) and the dark spot of Jim Crow over past generations. If we are denying that element of past generations in the south and its impact - again, only touched on for a few seconds here and there, then not much more to say; other than such are a product of being overly sensitive and reading too much into the book. ## Frequently Bought Together - Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last - The Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi - The Cost of These Dreams: Sports Stories and Other Serious Business --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/195217295-pappyland-a-story-of-family-fine-bourbon-and-the-things](https://www.desertcart.us/products/195217295-pappyland-a-story-of-family-fine-bourbon-and-the-things) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-22*