Spirits

In this detailed how-to book, learn the techniques, and procedures to distill raw natural materials into a variety of applications. With a small, 0.5-liter distiller, you can easily create fine brandies, whiskies, and even essential oils in your own...

An innovative, captivating tour of the finest whiskies the world has to offer, brought to you by bestselling author and whisky connoisseur Tristan Stephenson. Tristan explores the origins of whisky, from the extraordinary Chinese distillation pioneers...

From the Borders to Barra, as new craft distilleries emerge, they are making some serious waves in the global gin market.Thanks to the relatively simple method of gin production, craft distilleries have been creating imaginative products, reinvigorating...

Sophisticated, evocative, and delicious, the martini will never go out of style. Appearing in countless movies-for example, any one of the Bond films-it's one of the most popular and well-known cocktails of all time. Making a martini is simplicity...

Get out your cocktail shaker and re-live the speakeasy experience with this collection of authentic cocktails. Gatsby Cocktails features more than 20 classic cocktails inspired by the 1920s. Try re-creating the classic Sidecar, comprising brandy,...

All the showmanship of proper cocktail mixology brought to a no-alcohol drinks book, The Dry Bar includes high-end counterparts to well-loved favourites, from the Passionfruit 'mojito' to the Espresso 'martini'.There are none of the overly sweet...

How to Make Better Cocktails is a book for anyone wanting to improve their drinks-making skills. No gimmicks, no pretensions - just the skills, techniques and principles used by the best bartenders in the world.This book simplifies confusing terminology...

"Kingsley Amis's drink writing is better than anybody else's, ever..." Esquire Kingsley Amis was one of the great masters of comic prose, and no subject was dearer to him than the art and practice of imbibing. Everyday Drinking brings together the...

60 Vibrant and Versatile Vodka Cocktails Vodka is the perfect spirit that can turn almost any combination of mixer, juice and garnish into a bold and boozy beverage. Clear in colour and crisp to taste, some of the most famous cocktails are...

In this new small-format edition of Tristan Stephenson's original best-selling book, he explains the origins of the cocktail and showcases classic drinks alongside his own ingenious reinventions. A true master of his craft, in this book bartender,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781607747482Author Brad Thomas ParsonsFormat HardbackPage Count 280Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Ten Speed PressWeight(grams) 828gDimensions(mm) 237mm *...

Made from distilled grape wine and produced in countries spanning the globe, brandy is a spirit loved by many, long associated with refined taste and sophisticated consumption. Yet it has recently welcomed a new surge in popularity thanks to exciting new...

The Essential, New York Times-Bestselling Guide to Botany and Booze "A book that makes familiar drinks seem new again . . . Through this horticultural lens, a mixed drink becomes a cornucopia of plants."-NPR's Morning Edition "Amy Stewart has a way of...

A Field Guide to Whisky is a one-stop guide for all the information a whisky enthusiast needs. With the whisky market booming all over the world, now is a perfect time for a comprehensive guide to this popular brown spirit. What are the basic ingredients...

Brought together in one delightful and informative guide are the top 101 cocktails to try before you die, from the classics (Old-Fashioned, Manhattan, Vesper) to the less well-known (Scofflaw, Irish Mermaid, Bramble). With fascinating insight, this book...

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...

Shortlisted for the Fortnum & Mason Drink Book award.This is a book about how to drink rum of all kinds. It's about classic rums and new-generation rums, about rhum agricole and about premium aged rums, about rums from all over the world. It's about rum...

Hollywood Cocktails is a true toast to Hollywood and the film industry!Paramount Pictures, the oldest Hollywood studio in operation, has released countless award-winning and box office-busting movies that have spanned the age of cinema, from the medium's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of IACP Cookbook Award 2012 and James Beard Cookbook Award - Beverage Category.Book InformationISBN 9781580083591Author Brad Thomas ParsonsFormat HardbackPage Count...

Absolut Cocktails is the ultimate guide for great tasting vodka cocktails that are right for every occasion. A collection of 80 delicious contemporary and classic recipes divided into five easy chapters from Fuss-free Crowd Pleasers to Cocktails to...

Our brand new and up to date whisky map shows over 150 distilleries on our exceptionally clear road mapping, allowing you to navigate to your chosen destination. Enlarged inset map of Speyside & clearly defined production regions allows you to plan your...

Pour a stiff drink and crack open this comprehensive guide to everything there is to know about the world's greatest whiskeys. Exploring the traditions behind bourbon, Scotch, Irish, and even Japanese whiskey, you'll discover how unique flavors are...

Time to put away the shot glass-tequila long ago left its spring break cliches in the dust. Today, it is not just a sophisticated global phenomenon but is poised to surpass vodka to become the number one spirit in the U.S. by sales. Which means there's...

The life of a scholar is stressful. The best way to muddle through is with a stiff drink.Balancing teaching, research, and service more than merits a cocktail at the end of a long day. So, sit back, relax, and infuse some intoxicating humor into...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399578540Author Robert SimonsonFormat HardbackPage Count 176Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Ten Speed Press

The World of Cognac is a carefully researched study about the history and culture of Cognac - the most revered spirit in the world. Ranging from historical brandy anecdotes dating back to the 7th century all the way up to our modern-day cocktail culture,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781607747796Author Gary ReganFormat HardbackPage Count 176Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 448gDimensions(mm) 210mm *...

The complete guide for beginner and intermediate distillers. Make your own brew at home!"If you're going to invest the $100 or so to get a basic equipment and recipe kit, then you'll want to take care in ensuring that your first batch is brewed correctly...

Written by the Fortnum & Mason Drinks Writer of the Year 2020.Updated with more than 80 new gins.With more gin brands available than ever before, you need to know how to choose and get the most out of the brands you buy, understanding their flavours so...

This recipe book features over 1,000 cocktails and will have you creating memorable cocktails in no time!From 3-ingredient drinks to mad-scientist mixology, The Encyclopedia of Cocktails is any bartender's go-to resource. A clean, uncluttered design and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781604337914Author Cider Mill PressFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint Applesauce PressPublisher Sterling Publishing Co Inc

Wine enthusiasts: raise a glass! The global wine market has expanded rapidly in the past few years and is forecasted to increase through 2019. Consumption, new wine styles, online wine purchasing, and a growing younger population of wine enthusiasts...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307405739Author Dale DeGroffFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint Clarkson PotterPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 1106gDimensions(mm) 262mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780982504802Author Bernard DeVotoFormat HardbackPage Count 136Imprint Tin House BooksPublisher Tin House BooksWeight(grams) 242gDimensions(mm) 171mm * 133mm...

It's not your mother's Pina Colada! Sophisticated, flavorful, with fresh ingredients and the perfect hit of booze, a sloshie is a high-octane slushie-the ideal summer drink that's a far cry from the cloyingly sweet blender cocktails of yore. Written by...

Craft cocktails meet the great outdoors in this vibrant celebration of good times and good spirits, from the authors of The Cocktail Workshop. What could possibly enhance the natural beauty of a crystal clear lake, snow-capped mountain, or backyard fire...

"An intoxicating read. You'll want to consume it twice." -A.J. Baime, New York Times bestselling author of The Accidental President and Dewey Defeats TrumanA fun little book packed with historic Churchill information, drinking companions, locations, and...

Mother's Milk or Blue Ruin, Dutch Courage or Cuckold's Comfort - the fanciful nicknames that gin has acquired only hint at its colourful story. The story begins with the aromatic juniper berry originally used by the Dutch to flavour the whisky-like...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781943015047Author Bettina MalleFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint Spikehorn PressPublisher Spikehorn PressWeight(grams) 726g

Featuring over 100 delicious recipes, Frozen Cocktails gives you several ways to beat the heat or enjoy a delicious concoction year-round.Your reign as summer royalty starts with this book. With over 100 recipes for refreshing cocktails, you'll soon be...