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Everything the connoisseur could ever want to know about gin, the spirit that sparked a worldwide distilling boom

For far too long, the real history and legacy of Tennessee whiskey has been hidden from whiskey fans. It's a history that not only predates Kentucky Bourbon but also the Whiskey Rebellion. From its early days, it is filled with amazing stories, legends, and villains. The Lost History of Tennessee Whiskey will take you back to the very origins of the spirit, while introducing you to the amazing people who brought Tennessee into being.

Mit diesem unverzichtbaren Basiswerk wird aus jedem Weinbanausen ein überzeugender Weinkenner. Egal, ob es um den Party-Talk über Bouquets oder Jahrgänge geht, um die Qual der Wahl vor dem Weinregal oder um den Spießrutenlauf bei der Weinprobe - dieses ironisch-unterhaltsame Hörbuch lässt keine Fragen in Sachen Wein offen.

Cask Strength is more than a history book. In it, Mike Gerrard, an award-winning travel and drinks writer, investigates the making, buying, and selling of barrels and details how drinks like wine, tequila, rum, cognac, and others are enhanced by specific kinds of barrel production.

This guide is for the Wine School Dropouts who may feel that the world of wine is only for the rich, the fancy, the elite. Basically, that it isn't for them. This guide is here to prove that wrong. Absolutely everyone can learn to enjoy wine, and most importantly, develop the skills to be able to discover and develop their own taste.

Odd Eldritch headphones, lunches with audiobook legends, and seeing celebrities in the wild! These and other strangeness await the listener along with twelve episodes of the Geekery & Wine podcast! Pairing some of Colby's favorite bottles with the best of Geek culture and including liner notes from the audiobooks made along the way, it’s part memoir, part critique and part how-to.

Unleash the flavors of beer in your kitchen! The Ultimate Beer Cookbook features creative recipes that pair perfectly with your favorite brews. From savory dishes to delightful desserts, this cookbook offers chef tips, historical insights, and food pairing charts to elevate your culinary experience. Whether you're a novice or an expert, discover how to advance your cooking with beer's unique taste. Cheers to delicious meals!

Unlock the magic of cider-making with Cider Alchemy, a journey through history, technique, and bold experimentation. From traditional apple and pear fermentations to barrel aging, botanical infusions, and cider mixology, this book blends time-honored wisdom with modern creativity. Whether your a home fermenter, a craft beverage enthusiast, or simply a cider lover, discover the secrets to transforming simple ingredients into extraordinary drinks.

Jordan Salcito was drawn to wine from a young age (her father shared memories of making wine with his father in their basement in their Italian American community), but she didn’t encounter great wine until she moved to New York and started working harvests at world-renowned wineries in Burgundy. Over the years of sommelier exams, wine tastings, and creating award-winning programs at top restaurants, she honed her palate and her own criteria for choosing the perfect bottle for any occasion. Using her personal journey as a template, she demystifies this beloved beverage for everyone.

The Bourbon Drinker's Companion is a narrative journey into the heart of American craft distilleries, taking listeners from the well-known Jim Beam Booker Noe plant to craft whiskey brewers on the West Coast to the emerging new traditional distillers of the South, in search of America's best whiskey. Bestselling author Colin Spoelman is back to celebrate all things whiskey as he explores the effect branding, taste, region, and distilling processes have on America's beloved and most notorious drink.

What could possibly beat a cool pint of beer down the pub or a lazy glass of wine at your favourite bar? The answer is: home-brewed beer or your very own brand of wine. With this, the twelfth in the River Cottage Handbook series, the inimitable John Wright shows exactly how easy it is to get started. You don't need masses of space to make alcohol at home, and if you follow the simple instructions, you won't be faced with exploding bottles in the cellar. But don't forget, it's all about experimentation and finding out what works for you.

Чай – неотъемлемая часть нашей повседневной жизни. Чашечка этого горячего напитка способна согреть в холодный день, подарить чувство уюта и принести душевное спокойствие. Но что мы знаем про его историю, традиции и философию? В Книге чая Окакура рассказывает об истории чая, чайных церемониях, школах и многом другом. Интерес к ней во всем мире не утихает уже более ста лет. Также в сборник вошла работа "Идеалы Востока: дух японского искусства", которая рассказывает о развитии и изменениях в искусстве Японии разных эпох.

Professor Erika Szymanski makes wine science accessible to non-experts. Rather than approach wine science as body of facts about wine, Szymanski explores how wine science can open up multiple ways of seeing, understanding, and appreciating wine. Too often, wine science is presented as a comprehensive body of knowledge that enthusiasts aiming to become experts should memorize. This book instead uses scientific research to explore wine as an endlessly rich cultural phenomenon.

COM SEUS SALTOS TEMPORAIS E GEOGRÁFICOS, E UMA INTENSA CONJUNÇÃO DE CULTURAS, HISTÓRIAS E MITOS, ESTÁ ALTURA DAS OBRAS CAPAZES DE ORGANIZAR NOSSAS EXPERIÊNCIAS EM GRANDES NARRATIVAS HISTÓRICAS.

Discover the history, culture, and diversity of tequila, the world's most popular and misunderstood drink.

Discover the joy of creating your own exquisite wines with "Home Wine Making for Absolute Beginners: Unlocking the Secrets of Homemade Wines." This powerful guide takes you from the very basics to advanced techniques, allowing you to freely expand your skills in an easily understandable way. Whether you're in a cramped city apartment or a spacious country house, this book has everything you need to start your winemaking journey.

Discover the time-honored secrets of crafting authentic mezcal right in your own kitchen! In this busy world, the special touch of handmade spirits often gets lost among mass-produced drinks. But the unique charm of real mezcal still shines bright for those who love and understand spirits. Many dream of capturing Oaxacan flavors in homemade mezcal. Yet its complex rural art seems out of reach, known only to remote areas of Oaxaca. This leaves eager enthusiasts without the know-how they need to produce this unique beverage.

From coffee beans to extraordinary flavors. Being hundreds of years old, coffee has influenced civilizations and inspired many makers to discover new recipes for millions to enjoy. Yet what if there was a way to experience the best natural coffee flavors in the world by making them yourself? Why We Love Coffee is a visual collection of coffee facts and recipes that not only teach you how to recreate beloved coffee blends, but taste them like a professional coffee enthusiast.

Learn how to be a professional brewmaster. Everything you need to recreate iconic beer recipes is available in this impactful beer-making book, including facts to enhance your new skills. Dive into the brewing culture that has shaped the drink that we know and love today through informative beer history facts to take inspiration from. From the first hop garden to modern advances, you'll not only find a new appreciation for international beer, but also enjoy a glass of delicious history.

La vita e i grandi vini. Le vigne, le colline "sferzate da ossigeno, immaginazione e vento"; le cantine secolari, i caveau, le bottiglie pregiate. Tra le pagine di Me la ricordo come una giornata felice, Roberto Racca ha intrecciato il proprio racconto biografico a una collezione di indimenticabili esperienze enoiche. Consulente e consigliere di alcune importanti aziende vitivinicole italiane e profondo conoscitore della mappa enologica internazionale, ha inventato un libro speciale che ci parla di una passione divenuta arte e professione.