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<p><b>The compelling story of how one man took a 150-year-old family recipe and disrupted the entire liquor industry one sip, one bottle, one handshake at a time</b></p> <p>Tom Bulleit stood on a stage before a thousand people inside a tent the size of a big-top. It was both his thirtieth wedding anniversary and his birthday. But there was another thing to celebrate: the dedication of the new Bulleit Distillery in Shelbyville, Kentucky. His great-great-grandfather, Augustus, created his first batch of Bulleit Bourbon around 1830. A century and a half later, Tom fulfilled his lifelong dream, revived the old family bourbon recipe, and started Bulleit Distilling Company. Eventually, Tom was named a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, and elected to the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. Thinking back on all his achievements, Tom was overcome by a wave of emotion. He looked into the sea of faces and said, “I don't believe our lives are told in years. . . or months. . . or weeks. I believe we live our lives in moments."</p> <p>Tom’s book<i> Bulleit Proof </i>is just that—a life told in moments. Moments of joy, triumph, hardship, persistence, and success. His is a story of <i>survival</i>: in war, in business, in life. Tom faced death twice: in a foxhole and in a cancer ward. In <i>Bulleit Proof</i>, Tom reveals all, pulls no punches, and lets you into his heart. In this book, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Share Tom’s personal story, including his loves, losses, and struggles</li> <li>Learn the history of one of America’s most beloved and awarded brands</li> <li>Draw inspiration from the persistence and dedication Tom has shown throughout his life</li> <li>Explore how Bulleit Bourbon changed the liquor industry forever</li> </ul> <p><i>Bulleit Proof </i>is a fast-paced page-turner—not only for fans of Bulleit Bourbon and admirers of Tom, but for anyone who loves an emotional, hilarious, inspirational, and deeply honest story.</p>