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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307954626Author Martha StewartFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Clarkson PotterPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 1077gDimensions(mm) 262mm *...

Brothels and taverns, alehouses and inns, Portsmouth has seen it all. Many of the old port's drinking establishments have historic and literary associations, as well as stories of their own to tell. Most of the older ones can be found in and around Old...

It's said there's no such thing as the 'perfect' gin, but The Little Book of Gin Tips offers fun and practical advice for gin-lovers everywhere. From choosing the best tonic to finding the perfect glass, let Juniper Berry take you on a gin adventure and...

"Who better to supply us with our first comprehensive historical survey than the wine writer with the magic pen, Hugh Johnson?" - Jancis Robinson MW Hugh Johnson has led the literature of wine in many new directions over a 60-year career. His classic...

Cider is sunshine in a glass! Follow Jane Peyton on a glorious voyage of discovery, from the journey the wild Malus Sieversii apple – ancestor of today’s domesticated apple – has made from the foothills of Central Asia’s Tien Shan mountains, to the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781592408993Author Madeline PucketteFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Avery Publishing GroupPublisher Avery Publishing GroupWeight(grams)...

This is a practical, jargon-free guide to making your first bottle of perfect homemade wine. It includes a wide selection of seasonal winemaking recipes with new twists on traditional favourites. It also includes mouth-watering colour photography...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912436958Author Aaron RickardFormat HardbackPage Count 280Imprint Lendal PressPublisher Valley Press

Whisky is the world's favourite spirit and is enjoying booming sales, yet too often it's shrouded in mystery, myth and complex-sounding terminology. This authoritative book, written by three world experts, gives simple advice on how to seek...

For fans of Italian wine, few names command the level of respect accorded to Brunello di Montalcino. Expert wine writer Kerin O'Keefe has a deep personal knowledge of Tuscany and its extraordinary wine, and her account is both thoroughly researched and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781565237834Author Peter DuncanFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Fox Chapel PublishingPublisher Fox Chapel PublishingWeight(grams) 168gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780143116325Author Tom GjeltenFormat PaperbackPage Count 464Imprint Penguin USAPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 452g

A New York Times Best Wine Book of 2018Flawless is the first book of its kind dedicated to exploring the main causes of faults in wine. From cork taint, to volatile acidity, to off-putting aromas and flavors, all wine connoisseurs have encountered...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781607747734Author Andy RickerFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Ten Speed PressWeight(grams) 1143gDimensions(mm) 274mm * 183mm *...

Drink is the definitive reference guide for the cocktail renaissance. Inside, you'll find something to satisfy everyone's taste.This ultimate cocktail book features:Over 1,100 easy-to-follow cocktail recipes that span the wide world of spirits A brief...

Raise a glass to the 35th anniversary edition of the definitive guide to understanding and appreciating wine-written by James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Kevin Zraly and with more than three million copies sold. "When it comes to beginners'...

Britain's first Prime Minister, Robert Walpole, smuggled wine up the Thames with the help of the Navy. Tony Blair confessed that a stiff drink and half a bottle of wine a night had become a helpful crutch while in office. Joseph Stalin flushed out...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of IACP Crystal Whisk Award (Cookbook of the Year) 2007 and IACP Crystal Whisk Award (Wine/Beer/Spirits) 2007.Book InformationISBN 9780821257180Author Andrew...

"A must-have book for anyone who is serious about Italian wines."-Lidia Bastianich, host of PBS?s Lidia's Italian Table "I have yet to encounter more knowledgeable guides to...Italian wine."-Piero Antinori, President, Antinori Wines "Bravo to Ed and...

Ginspiration' to keep you shaken and stirred. Gin may be the national spirit of Britain, but it is now a drink that belongs to the world. It's gone 'ginternational', if you will. Within the last decade or so gin consumption has exploded, becoming the...

Ginspiration' to keep you shaken and stirred. Gin may be the national spirit of Britain, but it is now a drink that belongs to the world. It's gone 'ginternational', if you will. Within the last decade or so gin consumption has exploded, becoming the...

"With over 3,000 years of history behind it, the future of Sherry lies in its past. Sommeliers admire it for its many varieties and Ben Howkins' book will tell you why." - Steven Spurrier "Here Ben Howkins approaches his subject with passion and flair,...

A captivating introduction to the world of fine whiskies, brought to you by bestselling author, restaurateur, bar-owner and world-class drinks connoisseur Tristan Stephenson. Tristan explores the origins of whisky, from the extraordinary Chinese...

Ian Buxton's latest book explores the finest and rarest whiskies in the world: wonderful whisky you're dying to try but probably never will. These drams may be extraordinarily hard to find, impossible to buy or literally the sole survivor of a long-lost...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780061288562Author Tilar J MazzeoFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint HarperCollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 494gDimensions(mm)...

The diversity of flavours and colours of rum is as rich as the history and culture that surrounds this alcoholic beverage. This guide provides an overview of more than 300 different types of rum and then categorises them using an innovative taste model...

"Whether you are an avid collector or wine novice, this book offers an extensive resource in an accessible format." -Charlie Trotter, Acclaimed Chef and Award-Winning Author "This book is an invitation to discover the bountiful wine regions, each...

"Yeoward's passion... is infectious and a cocktail party with the proper stuff should be on everyone's agenda... A deliciously glamorous book." The Field Magazine Join William Yeoward on his journey through London's most stunning bars as he shares...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780802715524Author Tom StandageFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Walker & CompanyPublisher Walker & CompanyWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm) 208mm *...

We're in the middle of a Gin Craze. Scarcely a day goes by without an established brand offering a fresh take on their established styles or, more likely, a new boutique distillery opening its doors - where gin is de rigueur. From Adnams to Zuidam;...

"This book takes in his introduction to wine - at the age of three! - through his continued travels and championing of New World wines when they were less fashionable." - Matthew Nugent, The Irish Sun "You can feel Oz Clarke's expansive, chatty presence...

The Ultimate Book of Craft Beer is the bible for beer lovers and foodies everywhere. From simple lagers to complex stouts, scattered between all the sage advice and mouth-watering recipes, there are profiles on beers from around the world that you'll...

London Cocktails is a stunning collection of over 100 recipes inspired by the heart of Britannia.Forget pouring a cuppa, fill your glass with unique drinks from the heart of Britain and explore some of the best pubs and lounges the home of Big Ben has to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781852176464Author John MillarFormat PaperbackPage Count 88Imprint Lang Syne Publishers LtdPublisher Lang Syne Publishers LtdDimensions(mm) 297mm * 210mm *...

An indispensable and accessible guide to Mexico's treasured agave spirits. Packed with information, tips, resources, and 300 tasting notes and accompanying producer profiles, The Essential Tequila & Mezcal Companion is a crash course on the fastest...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781781333655Author Marcel ThompsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 210Imprint Rethink PressPublisher Rethink PressWeight(grams) 312gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

This witty, erudite and often lyrical toast to uisgebeatha, the Celts' 'water of life', takes us back into the mists of time when some happy man chanced upon the technique of producing a distillation from barley that rivalled the mead of the gods. But it...

Top 4 Finalist for the Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book in Tales of the Cocktail Foundation's 17th Annual Spirited Awards.This updated edition contains more than 400 classic and contemporary craft cocktail recipes, paired with exceptional writing and...

In this book, Clive Coates, a Master of Wine who has spent four decades of his distinguished career in Burgundy, shares his vast insider's knowledge of one of the world's most exciting, complex, and intractable wine regions. Personal rather than...

Sharpen your skills and master the classics with THE WORLD'S BESTSELLING COCKTAIL BOOK--now thoroughly redesigned, updated, and with all-new, eye-catching photos. From advice on setting up your home bar and planning a successful cocktail party to...