Embark on a spirited journey through the American South with Jordan Poole's intoxicating blend of cocktail recipes and captivating short stories. "Whiskey, Wanderlust, and Woven Tales" is a unique literary concoction born from the author's own ramblings across the region, where every backroad led to a new adventure and every local haunt held a story waiting to be told.
From misty mountain towns to sultry coastal cities, Poole weaves together a tapestry of tales inspired by the characters he's met, the legends he's uncovered, and the spirits he's sampled along the way. Each story is paired with a carefully crafted cocktail, allowing readers to taste the essence of the South as they explore its hidden corners and shadowy secrets.
Part recipe book, part travelogue, and part creative license, this collection blurs the lines between fact and folklore, memory and imagination. Poole's narratives, steeped in the rich culture of the South, bring to life a world where antique mirrors hold dark pasts, small-town gossip hides deeper truths, and historic mansions guard long-buried secrets. Perfect for cocktail enthusiasts, armchair travelers, and lovers of Southern Gothic literature. Grab a glass, pull up a chair, and let Jordan Poole be your guide through the spirited landscapes he's traversed. "Whiskey, Wanderlust, and Woven Tales" invites you to sip, savor, and lose yourself in the intoxicating stories of the South.