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The fun and easy way to appreciate fine distilled spirits
From whiskey, rum, and brandy to vodka, gin, and cordials, this guide traces the history of distilled spirits, explains how they are made, and shows you how to evaluate, serve, and enjoy them. You'll become a connoisseur of fine Scotch, Bourbon, and Cognac in no time.
Discover how to:
* Set up tasting events at home
* Shop for the best spirits
* Become a sophisticated taster
* Cook with distilled spirits
* Make ten classic cocktails
The fun and easy way to appreciate fine distilled spirits
From whiskey, rum, and brandy to vodka, gin, and cordials, this guide traces the history of distilled spirits, explains how they are made, and shows you how to evaluate, serve, and enjoy them. You'll become a connoisseur of fine Scotch, Bourbon, and Cognac in no time.
Discover how to:
* Set up tasting events at home
* Shop for the best spirits
* Become a sophisticated taster
* Cook with distilled spirits
* Make ten classic cocktails
Perry Luntz, Senior Editor of Beverage Media, also publishes Beverage Alcohol Report, an international e-letter.
Introduction 1
Part I: Entering the Spirits World 7
Chapter 1: Discovering Distilled Spirits 9
Chapter 2: How Distilled Spirits Are Created 23
Chapter 3: Enjoying Spirits 43
Part II: Whiskeys from Around the World 59
Chapter 4: Sipping the Irish Whiskeys 61
Chapter 5: Saluting the Scots 79
Chapter 6: American Cousins: Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey 97
Chapter 7: More Whiskeys from America and Other Parts of the World 115
Chapter 8: Channeling the Canadians 131
Part III: Surfing the White Waters: A Guide to "Clear" Spirits 147
Chapter 9: Getting the Goods on Gin 149
Chapter 10: Vodka: Toasting the Russians 169
Chapter 11: Tequila: Unearthing the Aztecs 191
Chapter 12: Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum 209
Part IV: Enjoying the "After Dinner" Specials 231
Chapter 13: Cultivating Brandy 233
Chapter 14: Collecting Cordials, Lining Up Liqueurs 255
Part V: The Part of Tens 275
Chapter 15: Ten (or so) Classic Spirits Cocktails 277
Chapter 16: Ten Spirited Dishes 291
Chapter 17: Ten Nutrition Profiles of Alcohol Beverages 303
Chapter 18: Ten (or so) Health Benefits of Moderate Drinking 307
Index 317
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2007 |
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Genre: | Kochen & Backen |
Rubrik: | Essen & Trinken |
Thema: | Getränke |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Inhalt: | 368 S. |
ISBN-13: | 9780470117699 |
ISBN-10: | 0470117699 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Herstellernummer: | 14511769000 |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Luntz, Perry |
Hersteller: |
Wiley
John Wiley & Sons |
Maße: | 234 x 156 x 20 mm |
Von/Mit: | Perry Luntz |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 01.11.2007 |
Gewicht: | 0,562 kg |
Perry Luntz, Senior Editor of Beverage Media, also publishes Beverage Alcohol Report, an international e-letter.
Introduction 1
Part I: Entering the Spirits World 7
Chapter 1: Discovering Distilled Spirits 9
Chapter 2: How Distilled Spirits Are Created 23
Chapter 3: Enjoying Spirits 43
Part II: Whiskeys from Around the World 59
Chapter 4: Sipping the Irish Whiskeys 61
Chapter 5: Saluting the Scots 79
Chapter 6: American Cousins: Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey 97
Chapter 7: More Whiskeys from America and Other Parts of the World 115
Chapter 8: Channeling the Canadians 131
Part III: Surfing the White Waters: A Guide to "Clear" Spirits 147
Chapter 9: Getting the Goods on Gin 149
Chapter 10: Vodka: Toasting the Russians 169
Chapter 11: Tequila: Unearthing the Aztecs 191
Chapter 12: Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum 209
Part IV: Enjoying the "After Dinner" Specials 231
Chapter 13: Cultivating Brandy 233
Chapter 14: Collecting Cordials, Lining Up Liqueurs 255
Part V: The Part of Tens 275
Chapter 15: Ten (or so) Classic Spirits Cocktails 277
Chapter 16: Ten Spirited Dishes 291
Chapter 17: Ten Nutrition Profiles of Alcohol Beverages 303
Chapter 18: Ten (or so) Health Benefits of Moderate Drinking 307
Index 317
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2007 |
---|---|
Genre: | Kochen & Backen |
Rubrik: | Essen & Trinken |
Thema: | Getränke |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Inhalt: | 368 S. |
ISBN-13: | 9780470117699 |
ISBN-10: | 0470117699 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Herstellernummer: | 14511769000 |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Luntz, Perry |
Hersteller: |
Wiley
John Wiley & Sons |
Maße: | 234 x 156 x 20 mm |
Von/Mit: | Perry Luntz |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 01.11.2007 |
Gewicht: | 0,562 kg |