About this product

Product Identifiers

PublisherHarperCollins

ISBN-100060542187

ISBN-139780060542184

eBay Product ID (ePID)30473465

Product Key Features

Book TitleComplete Book of Spirits : a Guide to Their History, Production, and Enjoyment

Number of Pages336 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicBeverages / Alcoholic / General, Beverages / Alcoholic / Wine, Reference, Beverages / Alcoholic / Bartending

Publication Year2004

GenreCooking

AuthorAnthony Dias Blue

Book SeriesDrinking Guides

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight21 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width5.6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2004-042895

Dewey Edition22

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Decimal641.2/5

SynopsisAn indispensable follow-up to his classic Complete Book of Mixed Drinks , Anthony Dias Blue presents The Complete Book of Spirits , a comprehensive collection of history, lore, and tasting tips, along with recipes for select cocktails. Here, in one concise and easy-to-use volume, is all the information a consumer needs to shop, mix, and sip like a spirits expert. From bathtub gin to mojito madness, Blue brings the dynamic history of the spirits industry alive, demonstrating that spirit making is not only one of mankind's oldest pursuits but also perhaps its most colorful. In ten captivating chapters, readers are treated to everything they ever wanted to know about their favorite liquors, including vodka, aquavit, tequila, and whiskey. Blue also provides step-by-step instructions on how to host spirit tastings to educate your palate and to help you and your friends discover your favorite brands and blends. For every chapter and every spirit, there is also a handy tasting-notes section, with Blue's expert comments and his favorites, along with price points. If you've ever wondered about the difference between potato and wheat vodkas, or between mescal and tequila or American and Irish whiskeys, or what makes single malt Scotch so desirable, look no further. With Anthony Dias Blue, America's leading wine and spirits expert, and The Complete Book of Spirits as your guides, you will take your enjoyment to a new level., An indispensable follow-up to his classic Complete Book of Mixed Drinks, Anthony Dias Blue presents The Complete Book of Spirits, a comprehensive collection of history, lore, and tasting tips, along with recipes for select cocktails. Here, in one concise and easy-to-use volume, is all the information a consumer needs to shop, mix, and sip like a spirits expert. From bathtub gin to mojito madness, Blue brings the dynamic history of the spirits industry alive, demonstrating that spirit making is not only one of mankind's oldest pursuits but also perhaps its most colorful. In ten captivating chapters, readers are treated to everything they ever wanted to know about their favorite liquors, including vodka, aquavit, tequila, and whiskey. Blue also provides step-by-step instructions on how to host spirit tastings to educate your palate and to help you and your friends discover your favorite brands and blends. For every chapter and every spirit, there is also a handy tasting-notes section, with Blue's expert comments and his favorites, along with price points. If you've ever wondered about the difference between potato and wheat vodkas, or between mescal and tequila or American and Irish whiskeys, or what makes single malt Scotch so desirable, look no further. With Anthony Dias Blue, America's leading wine and spirits expert, and The Complete Book of Spirits as your guides, you will take your enjoyment to a new level.

LC Classification NumberTP607.V6D53 2004