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The Complete Book of Spirits : A Guide to Their History, Production, and Enjoyment
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Price Last Updated : 7-30-2008
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Features
Hardcover: 336 pages
ISBN-10: 0060542187
ASIN: B000A35VVA
Product Dimensions:
9.2 x 5.5 x 1.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
From Publishers Weekly
Many bartending guides provide scant information about drink ingredients themselves. So a Mai Tai calls for rumwhat kind? If youre mixing a Vodka Tonic, how should the vodka smell? Why does a Bombay Sling require bitters? (And what are bitters, anyway?) Blue, who is Bon Appétits wine and spirits editor, intelligently answers these questions and others in this full analysis of libations other than beer and wine. He covers vodka, aquavit, gin, rum, tequila, scotch and Irish whiskey, North American whiskey, brandy, liqueurs and bitters, addressing what each spirit is made of, how its made, its history, the various flavors that exist and even the numerous brands available. Blues historical outlines of each spirit are fascinating; for example, in the chapter on vodka, he tells the saga of the Smirnov (later changed to Smirnoff) family and their exile from Russia to Paris. But with the history comes up-to-the-minute information on popular beverages like the mojito, a rum drink thats currently "one of the hottest drinks on the club scene." Although the guide isnt lighthearted, its casual enough to inspire page-flipping and informal perusal.
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Product Description
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.
--This text refers to the
Hardcover
edition.
Reader Reviews
This review is from: The Complete Book of Spirits: A Guide to Their History, Production, and Enjoyment (Hardcover)
I was recently hired as spirit sales person and needed to learn more about the subject i was selling. This book was very useful for me and contains a lot of great information about the history of spirits and how they came about for today's consumption.
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The Complete Book of Spirits : A Guide to Their History, Production, and Enjoyment
by Anthony Dias Blue
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