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The world's best-selling annual wine guide.'The perfect stocking filler' Decanter'The best single wine book on earth' CounselHugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is the essential reference book for everyone who buys wine - in shops, restaurants, or on the...

An early description of a cocktail as 'a mix of alcoholic drinks with flavouring ingredients' does nothing to convey the alchemy and speak-easy glamour of these elaborate drinks. The cocktail's humble beginnings as a medicinal tonic through the...

Discover and explore every type of whisky, from the classic single and smooth blended malts of Scotland, to the lesser-known corn and rye whiskies appearing on the scene. Featuring 500 whiskies from 23 countries, Great Whiskies is the perfect guide to...

Tacos aren’t just for Tuesday. Now every night is Taco Night! Bring the vibrant flavors of Mexico to your kitchen with Tacos & Tequila.This cookbook is packed with delicious recipes that capture the spirit of Mexican cuisine. Add some flare to your next...

Bring some old Hollywood glamour into your home with these show-stopping tipples, inspired by the bars and stars of the golden age of Hollywood. Step into the sparkling streets of Hollywood and be transported back in time with this gorgeous facsimile...

From the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs to the modern Grumpy Cat meme, 51% of the population have been obsessing over cats for centuries. And what better way to celebrate our feline overlords than with a fancy tipple in hand as they purr on your lap? Every...

"Outstanding ... among the most important books about whisky ever written." Charles MacLean BRINGING TOGETHER LANDSCAPES, geology, history, people and their whisky, and addressing the key role of peatlands in mitigating climate change, Peat and Whisky:...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838320768Author Jim MurrayFormat PaperbackPage Count 384Imprint Dram Good Books LtdPublisher Dram Good Books Ltd

**2021 Gourmand Cookbook Award Winner for Japan in Spirits and Other Drinks**The Japanese Sake Bible is the ultimate book about Japan's national drink-from its history, culture and production methods to how to choose the best sake and recommended food...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780312304171Author Myra AlpersonFormat PaperbackPage Count 318Imprint St. Martins Press-3PLPublisher St. Martins Press-3PLWeight(grams) 500g

The ultimate guide to Scotch whisky. Why does Scotch whisky taste as it does? Where do the flavours come from? How might they have changed over the years? The flavour of Scotch whisky is as much influenced by history, craft and tradition as it is by...

With an unmistakable cover design, we are excited to announce that the foreword for this year's Good Beer Guide has been penned by Bruce Dickinson, frontman and lead singer of Iron Maiden. Bruce is the frontman and lead singer of one of the most...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781938469602Author Technical Committee of the Brewers AssociationFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint Brewers PublicationsPublisher Brewers...

Far more than just a recipe book, New York Cocktails features signature creations (along with new variations of the classic Manhattan and Negroni), tips, and techniques by the best mixologists in the Big Apple, along with their personal profiles.From the...

This book will guide you around Belgium's breweries, large and small. Wherever you travel on Belgian roads, you will come across brewers. Often invisible - lurking behind abbey walls, or tucked away in castles, barns, stables, cafes, garages, kitchens or...

Cocktails have an unwavering, timeless style, so become a purveyor of fine drinking with this collection of classic and contemporary recipes. The Art Of Mixology offers a stunning anthology of cocktail recipes to make at home. You'll find an informative...

Taste your way to whisky wisdom.The best way to find out about whisky is by drinking it. Perfect for the whisky curious, this truly hands-on handbook helps you to discover your own personal whisky style, opening up a world of new whiskies to enjoy...

Making wine at home just got more fun, and easier, with Richard Bender's experiments. Whether you're new to winemaking or a seasoned pro, you'll find this innovative manual accessible, thanks to its focus on small batches that require minimal equipment...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for IACP Crystal Whisk Award (Design) 2015. Short-listed for James Beard Foundation Book Awards (Beverage) 2015.Book InformationISBN 9781607745259Author David...

This 43rd edition of the authoritative South African wine guide features Five Star wines out of over 8,000 wines reviewed. Platter's features descriptions of over 900 producers across the vibrant wine regions of South Africa and also offers the 100-point...

The essential guide to beer drinking in London, completely revised for 2020. Laid out by area, the book makes it simple to find the best London pubs and bars - serving the best British and world beers - and to explore the growing number of London...

Step inside the curious world of Hendrick's Gin and perfect the peculiar alchemy of cocktail making. Distilled in a gloriously inefficient way, Hendrick's is world renowned for its signature infusion of rose and cucumber. Since opening its very own Gin...

2016 was officially the "year of gin" in the UK, with sales topping GBP1 billion! The brilliantly botanical spirit is much more than tonic's sidekick, it's sophisticatedly sippable, and adds depth and flavour to any drink. This beautifully...

A collection of 40 delicious cocktail recipes featuring the hugely popular Italian sparkling wine that has taken social drinking by a storm - Prosecco! Ah, Prosecco, how we love it! With its crisp, zesty bubbles and light, fruity flavour, Champagne's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915351005Author Lars CarlbergFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Dolman ScottPublisher Dolman ScottWeight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 12mm

The world is full of wines. So why waste your time drinking something mediocre? Award-winning author Margaret Rand has selected the 101 wines you should taste in your lifetime. Some will definitely challenge your bank balance - but are so worth it; some...

Voted 'The Best Cookbook Ever' by The Observer Food Monthly, Richard Olney's The French Menu Cookbook is a beautifully written celebration of French food and wine. Filled with inspirational seasonal menus, over 150 authentic recipes and evocative...

A brilliantly intuitive handbook for matching food and wine, from the author of the bestselling How to Drink. 'Smart, fun, useful - highly recommended' Hugh Johnson, co-author of The World Atlas of Wine 'With apologies to Jamie and Nigella - The...

An electric and visually stunning wine guide for the next generation of drinkers. This one-of-a-kind guide cuts through the snobbery to shine a light on every aspect of wine, including the nuance of making and fermenting wine, the different regions, and...

Cocktails don't need to be complicated to taste delicious. Take cocktails back to basics with Sipsmith's uncompromisingly handcrafted gin. 100 gin cocktails, all with only three ingredients.Enjoy fuss-free drinks, from summer sipping to winter warmers,...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE GENERAL COOKBOOK AWARD AT THE GUILD OF FOOD WRITERS AWARDS 2023Borough Market: The Knowledge provides stories, skills and expert advice from the market's traders, plus over 80 exciting recipes from award-winning food writer Angela...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781916016927Author Cristina MonteiroFormat HardbackImprint Open CityPublisher Open City

Veuve Clicquot champagne epitomizes glamour and style, with tribute paid everywhere from Lord Byron to Casablanca. But who was this young widow - the 'Veuve' - Clicquot, whose champagne sparkled at the courts of France, Britain, and Russia, and how did...

How to select wine for its taste, not its packaging or its price. Knowing the difference between all those bottles on the supermarket shelves will double the pleasure you get from a glass of wine and, with Fred Sirieix as your guide, you'll discover how...

This superb little book contains a selection of 50 rum recipes, from best-loved blends such as Caribbean Breeze, Continental and Bolero to trendy new mixes such as Havana Bandana, Monkey Wrench and Hustler. The book's introduction outlines the history of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781938469350Author John J. PalmerFormat PaperbackPage Count 582Imprint Brewers PublicationsPublisher Brewers PublicationsWeight(grams) 1052gDimensions(mm)...

It's a system, a tool kit, a recipe book. Beginning with one irresistible idea--a complete home bar of just 12 key bottles--here's how to make more than 200 classic and unique mixed drinks, including sours, slings, toddies, and highballs, plus the...

This book is a fully updated amalgamation of two previously published titles - Growing Vines (1972) and Wines from your Vines (1974). It is concise, yet detailed, and covers all aspects from planting the vines through cropping and vinification to...

Make extraordinary homemade wines from everything but grapes! In this refreshingly unique take on winemaking, Patti Vargas and Rich Gulling offer 125 recipes for unusual wines made from herbs, fruits, flowers, and honey. Learn to use ingredients from...

Preparing a first-class cocktail relies upon a deep understanding of its ingredients, the delicate alchemy of how they work together. In The Curious Bartender, Tristan Stephenson explores and experiments with the art of mixing the perfect cocktail,...