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This book is not simply a reference book and collection of recipes, but also a travel guide through the international world of spirits and drinks. In an initial overview the reader learns about the history of the various types of alchoholic drinks and more about the bar itself. Since when have bars existed, how are they equipped and what is the art of mixing cocktails? A peep into the world's most famous bars is, of course, essential. After this, the most important types of spirits are individually presented, from whiskey & bourbon... read more

Adding liquors and spirits into simple dishes is the ultimate way to add potent flavor and subtle flair. Most people already have a well stocked liquor cabinet, and anything from anise to whiskey can be splashed into a marinade, incorporated into a soup, or baked into a rich dessert. The Gourmet's Guide to Cooking with Liquors and Spirits will take your cooking from everyday to elegant. Try one of these recipes tonight! Mojito Vinaigrette White Chicken Chile with Cilantro and Whiskey Curacao Rum Cake Irish Creme Pudding with Candie... read more

A must for every whisky connoisseur! Enjoy a wee nip of the water of life with the world's bestselling whisky writer, Michael Jackson. Embark on a global journey, from the highlands of Scotland to the trendy whisky bars of Tokyo, to discover the world of whisky as it is today. Includes tasting notes of the key whiskies for each distillery and details of how to order.

"The Cocktail Bible" contains over 4,000 cocktail and mixed drink recipes divided into 37 sections of main spirits and liqueur based cocktails such as brandy, gin, rum etc. There is also sections for non-alcoholic drinks, hot drinks, punches, shooters and aperitifs. Each recipe that contains alcohol has the percentage of alcohol in a standard drink calculated. The introduction provides readers with all the helpful tips on creating cocktails and mixed drinks as well as information on the history and origin of many of the drinks eg. ... read more

Single malt whisky is the fastest expanding sector of the booming whisky market and this book is the classic guide to single malts. Completely revised and extended edition for 2012.

1001 Whiskies You Must Try Before You Die takes you on a fascinating global whisky tour - from Scotland and Ireland through North America, Japan, India, and the rest of the world, providing insight into the 1001 best and most exciting whiskies ever made. An invaluable resource for whisky afficionados everywhere, 1001 Whiskies You Must Try Before You Die explores the traditional tipple's incredible diversity, introduces you to the host of often new, and sometimes rare finds, and is sure to enhance your appreciation and enjoyment of... read more

101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die is a whisky guide with a difference. It is not an awards list. It is not a list of the 101 'best' whiskies in the world in the opinion of a self-appointed whisky guru. It is simply a guide to the 101 whiskies that enthusiasts must seek out and try in order to complete their whisky education. Avoiding the deliberately obscure, the ridiculously limited and the absurdly expensive, whisky expert Ian Buxton recommends an eclectic selection of old favourites, stellar newcomers and mystifyingly unknown d... read more

This is Michael Jackson's essential read for the whisky connoisseur - fully updated 6th edition. Discover all about whisky from this new and updated edition of the classic, definitive guide to malt whiskies, by the late Michael Jackson. You'll learn everything you wanted to know about your favourite tipple. From why you should choose Islay, the Islands, or the Highlands, to which whiskies are light and flowery, or rich and treacly. Find whisky tasting notes on over 1,000 malts arranged from A-Z, including vintages from 1926 onwards... read more

<b>This definitive book is as indispensable to the well-stocked drinks cabinet as the corkscrew!</b> Many other cocktail books have been and gone, but the <i>International Guide to Drinks</i> remains the book used by bartenders the world over, with a comprehensive guide to the preparation of every kind of drink, from exotic cocktails to wines, liqueurs, spirits and beers. Fully revised and updated with colour photography and explanatory di... read more

A bold design and stunning photography are the key drawcards of this fun, quirky book. The photography sets the scene on a groovy, funky world of cocktail parties. Features over 200 cocktail recipes.

Steve Joll does not pretend to be a chef. But as a busy dad and radio host, he knows what the modern man, who will happily work up a banana cake but has neither time nor the inclination to spend hours in the kitchen, wants in a recipe - simplicity. And the success of the website he started just over a year ago - www.blokeswhobake.co.nz - proves him right. In Baking for Blokes, the book, Steve presents the most popular of his recipes with a distinctly 'blokey' feel, using bold 'men at work' graphics and quirky introductions that wil... read more

More than 500 of the world's finest whiskies distilled into one user-friendly pocket guide. "Great Whiskies" is the ideal drinking companion for any whisky lover: it is generous, knowledgeable, and willing to go anywhere! Reflecting the diversity of the whisky world, this brings you over 500 varieties from over 22 nations - from classic whisky-making regions such as Scotland, to lesser-known distilleries in China and Japan. Expert tasting notes and full-colour photographs reveal the secrets that give each whisky its character and c... read more

This is a beautiful tribute to today's hippest party drinks - sangrias and punches. Perfect for summertime entertaining, fruity sangrias and punches are cool, refreshing, and just plain fun to drink. They're creative and informal and, best of all, they're simple to make, since people don't have to worry about getting the proportions just right.Illustrated with striking full-color photos throughout, this terrific little book offers 101 different ways to get the party rolling with sangria or punch-with classic recipes (such as Spanis... read more

First published in 1997, Malt Whisky has been published in six languages and continues to be a key reference on the subject of Scottish malt whisky. This brand new, fully revised edition is produced in a smaller format to allow the whisky enthusiast to carry it as a portable companion for reference when buying, tasting or visiting distilleries. Full-colour maps locate the distilleries, while over 150 photographs capture the essence of the spirit and how it is made. Charles MacLean describes how to appreciate and get the most out of... read more

This all-in-one guide for hobbyists and adventurous experimenters includes comprehensive how-to on distilling (purely theoretical of course); infusing base liquors with a variety of flavors to create your own custom spirits; creating sweet cordials with fruit, sugar, and alcohol; and more!