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A Natural History of Spirits

by Rob DeSalle ...

An imaginative natural history survey of the wide world of spirits, from whiskey and gin to grappa and moonshineIn this follow-up book to A Natural History of Wine and A Natural History of Beer, authors Rob DeSalle and Ian Tattersall yet again use alcoholic beverages as a lens through which to gain a greater appreciation of natural history.This volume considers highly alcoholic spirits in the ... Read more

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An imaginative natural history survey of the wide world of spirits, from whiskey and gin to grappa and moonshineIn this follow-up book to A Natural History of Wine and A Natural History of Beer, authors Rob DeSalle and Ian Tattersall yet again use alcoholic beverages as a lens through which to gain a greater appreciation of natural history.This volume considers highly alcoholic spirits in the
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Distilling Made Easy

James Newton - Wines, Spirits & Alcohol, #2

by James Newton ...

Series Book 2 - James Newton - Wines, Spirits & Alcohol
This book has been formulated to help those who are brave enough to attempt the great art of distilling. For many years the information gathered in this book has been privileged knowledge for the craftsmen who cook up our favourite tipples like, Scotch whisky, Irish and American whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Grappa, Raki, Akvavit, Poteen, but know it has been translated into a guide where home based stills ... Read more

$1.50 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book has been formulated to help those who are brave enough to attempt the great art of distilling. For many years the information gathered in this book has been privileged knowledge for the craftsmen who cook up our favourite tipples like, Scotch whisky, Irish and American whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Grappa, Raki, Akvavit, Poteen, but know it has been translated into a guide where home based stills
... Read more
Practical Guide to Moonshine Distilling

Crafting Your Own Spirits: From Home Distilling to Signature Moonshine Creations

by Gwendolyn Todd ...

Practical Guide to Moonshine DistillingCrafting Your Own Spirits: From Home Distilling to Signature Moonshine CreationsHave you been looking for a book that carefully explains how to make moonshine from the comfort of your home? If yes, then this book is for you.Make high-quality moonshine the right way with this simple Moonshine manual for beginners. It shows you how to do everything right. This ... Read more

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Practical Guide to Moonshine DistillingCrafting Your Own Spirits: From Home Distilling to Signature Moonshine CreationsHave you been looking for a book that carefully explains how to make moonshine from the comfort of your home? If yes, then this book is for you.Make high-quality moonshine the right way with this simple Moonshine manual for beginners. It shows you how to do everything right. This
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Winemaking Made Easy - Learn how to create the perfect house wine

James Newton Cookbooks, #4

by James Newton ...

Series Book 4 - James Newton Cookbooks
Learning how to make homemade wine can become a fascinating and enjoyable hobby. In this book there are details on how to make wine, important information on fermentation and the equipment to use to produce great fruit wines. There are also a variety of recipes to produce country wine with the aid of grape concentrate to boost the quality of you efforts and reduce the disappointment of failure. ... Read more

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Learning how to make homemade wine can become a fascinating and enjoyable hobby. In this book there are details on how to make wine, important information on fermentation and the equipment to use to produce great fruit wines. There are also a variety of recipes to produce country wine with the aid of grape concentrate to boost the quality of you efforts and reduce the disappointment of failure.
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Oz Clarke’s Story of Wine

8000 Years, 100 Bottles

by Oz Clarke ...

Uncork a whole new take on the fascinating story of wine, captivatingly told by everyone’s favourite wine expert Oz Clarke.This fully updated edition takes us through the riveting twists and turns of the history of winemaking all the way to the very latest trials and innovations of the present day…Join Oz Clarke on a journey through the ages as he explores the places, the people and the bottles ... Read more

$16.99 USD

Uncork a whole new take on the fascinating story of wine, captivatingly told by everyone’s favourite wine expert Oz Clarke.This fully updated edition takes us through the riveting twists and turns of the history of winemaking all the way to the very latest trials and innovations of the present day…Join Oz Clarke on a journey through the ages as he explores the places, the people and the bottles
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The Absinthe Forger

A True Story of Deception, Betrayal, and the World’s Most Dangerous Spirit

by Evan Rail ...

An astonishing true crime story about an eccentric grifter who blew up the lucrative black market for vintage bottles of the legendary drink of artistic renegades, absinthe . . .Thought to be hallucinogenic and banned globally for a century, absinthe is once again legal and popular. Yet it is still associated with bohemian lifestyles, just as when it was the favorite drink of avant-gardists like ... Read more

$16.99 USD

An astonishing true crime story about an eccentric grifter who blew up the lucrative black market for vintage bottles of the legendary drink of artistic renegades, absinthe . . .Thought to be hallucinogenic and banned globally for a century, absinthe is once again legal and popular. Yet it is still associated with bohemian lifestyles, just as when it was the favorite drink of avant-gardists like
... Read more
A History of the World in 6 Glasses

by Tom Standage ...

New York Times Bestseller * The inspiration for the TV series starring Dan Aykroyd“There aren't many books this entertaining that also provide a cogent crash course in ancient, classical and modern history.” -Los Angeles TimesBeer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola: In Tom Standage's deft, innovative account of world history, these six beverages turn out to be much more than just ways to ... Read more

$12.99 USD

New York Times Bestseller * The inspiration for the TV series starring Dan Aykroyd“There aren't many books this entertaining that also provide a cogent crash course in ancient, classical and modern history.” -Los Angeles TimesBeer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola: In Tom Standage's deft, innovative account of world history, these six beverages turn out to be much more than just ways to
... Read more
Home Winemaking For Dummies

by Tim Patterson ...

An informative, fun guide to making your own wineIt's estimated that one million North Americans make their own wine. Relatively inexpensive to make (a homemade bottle costs from $2 to $4), a bottle with your own label (and grapes) is a fantasy even someone with modest aspirations can fulfill. Author Tim Patterson, an award-winning home winemaker, shows how it's possible for anyone to create a ... Read more

$17.00 USD

An informative, fun guide to making your own wineIt's estimated that one million North Americans make their own wine. Relatively inexpensive to make (a homemade bottle costs from $2 to $4), a bottle with your own label (and grapes) is a fantasy even someone with modest aspirations can fulfill. Author Tim Patterson, an award-winning home winemaker, shows how it's possible for anyone to create a
... Read more
Wine Folly: Magnum Edition

The Master Guide

by Madeline Puckette, Justin Hammack ...

**JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNERThe expanded wine guide from the creators of Wine Folly, packed with new information for devotees and newbies alike.**Wine Folly became a sensation for its inventive, easy-to-digest approach to learning about wine. Now in a new, expanded hardcover edition, Wine Folly: Magnum Edition is the perfect guide for anyone looking to take his or her wine knowledge to the next ... Read more

$20.99 USD

**JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNERThe expanded wine guide from the creators of Wine Folly, packed with new information for devotees and newbies alike.**Wine Folly became a sensation for its inventive, easy-to-digest approach to learning about wine. Now in a new, expanded hardcover edition, Wine Folly: Magnum Edition is the perfect guide for anyone looking to take his or her wine knowledge to the next
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Beer For Dummies

by Marty Nachel, Steve Ettlinger ...

Become fluent in the universal language of beerBeer For Dummies is your companion as you explore the wide world of the third most-consumed beverage globally. Learn to recognize the characteristics of ales, lagers, and other beer styles. Perfect beer-and-food pairings. And embark on the ultimate beer tour, Dummies-style! Whether you're a beer novice or a brewery regular, there’s always something ... Read more

$15.00 USD

Become fluent in the universal language of beerBeer For Dummies is your companion as you explore the wide world of the third most-consumed beverage globally. Learn to recognize the characteristics of ales, lagers, and other beer styles. Perfect beer-and-food pairings. And embark on the ultimate beer tour, Dummies-style! Whether you're a beer novice or a brewery regular, there’s always something
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The Recipe

Reviving the Lost Art of Home Distilling

by M.G. Bucholtz ...

What exactly was Grandpa making all those years ago? Can it be made today?People once scoffed at the moonshine that Grandpa used to make out behind the barn. This is no longer the case. People are now interested in reviving the lost art of home distillation...and taking it to the next level. This book has been written for all those intrepid souls out there who want to revive the lost art of home ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

What exactly was Grandpa making all those years ago? Can it be made today?People once scoffed at the moonshine that Grandpa used to make out behind the barn. This is no longer the case. People are now interested in reviving the lost art of home distillation...and taking it to the next level. This book has been written for all those intrepid souls out there who want to revive the lost art of home
... Read more
The History of Wine in 100 Bottles

by Oz Clarke ...

For thousands of years, from its origins in ancient Mesopotamia to its current status as a global industry, the history of wine has been directly related to major social, cultural, religious and economic changes.From goatskin to the German Ratskeller casks and invention of the glass wine bottle, from the short onion-shaped bottles of the 1720s to the tall cylindrical bottles of the 1780s, why ... Read more

$14.99 USD

For thousands of years, from its origins in ancient Mesopotamia to its current status as a global industry, the history of wine has been directly related to major social, cultural, religious and economic changes.From goatskin to the German Ratskeller casks and invention of the glass wine bottle, from the short onion-shaped bottles of the 1720s to the tall cylindrical bottles of the 1780s, why
... Read more
Still Life

The Resurgence of Craft Bourbon

by Carla Harris Carlton ...

The art of creating and consuming bourbon is exploding. Today you will find craft bourbon distilleries in all 50 states. As mixologists and distillers find the space, market and financial success to fully explore their trade, the world is taking notice.It’s in the middle of this expanding industry that author Carla Carlton takes the time to connect all the dots for you, the bourbon enthusiast. She ... Read more

$7.19 USD

The art of creating and consuming bourbon is exploding. Today you will find craft bourbon distilleries in all 50 states. As mixologists and distillers find the space, market and financial success to fully explore their trade, the world is taking notice.It’s in the middle of this expanding industry that author Carla Carlton takes the time to connect all the dots for you, the bourbon enthusiast. She
... Read more
The Cocktail Workshop

An Essential Guide to Classic Drinks and How to Make Them Your Own

by Steven Grasse, Adam Erace ...

**IACP AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST WINE, BEER, OR SPIRITS COOKBOOKFrom the wildly creative team behind Philadelphia's Art in the Age comes The Cocktail Workshop, a deep-dive into 20 classic drinks that make up the foundation of cocktail creation, and the delicious variations that will make them all your own.**Learn to craft a perfect, classic drink, or workshop that creation into a unique, flavor ... Read more

$14.99 USD

**IACP AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST WINE, BEER, OR SPIRITS COOKBOOKFrom the wildly creative team behind Philadelphia's Art in the Age comes The Cocktail Workshop, a deep-dive into 20 classic drinks that make up the foundation of cocktail creation, and the delicious variations that will make them all your own.**Learn to craft a perfect, classic drink, or workshop that creation into a unique, flavor
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A Man and his Mountain

The Everyman who Created Kendall-Jackson and Became America's Greatest Wine Entrepreneur

by Edward Humes ...

The story of self-made billionaire Jess Jackson, who put Chardonnay on America's tables as he built the Kendall-Jackson wine empire from a few mountainous acres of grapes, and raced the Horse of the Year three years in a row, is a remarkable tale of romance, risk, and reinvention -- perhaps the greatest second act in the history of American business.Jess Stonestreet Jackson was one of a small band ... Read more

$15.99 USD

The story of self-made billionaire Jess Jackson, who put Chardonnay on America's tables as he built the Kendall-Jackson wine empire from a few mountainous acres of grapes, and raced the Horse of the Year three years in a row, is a remarkable tale of romance, risk, and reinvention -- perhaps the greatest second act in the history of American business.Jess Stonestreet Jackson was one of a small band
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The Little Green Book of Absinthe

An Essential Companion with Lore, Trivia, and Classic and Contemporary Cocktails

by Paul Owens, Paul Nathan ...

Read Paul Owens and Paul Nathan's posts on the Penguin BlogA celebration of "the green goddess"-this is the first book to share absinthe recipes since it was recently legalized in the U.S.This enticing little volume presents a collection of more than 100 absinthe cocktail recipes that draw upon the classic roots of the drink as well as its new iterations. Readers will be entertained with nuggets ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Read Paul Owens and Paul Nathan's posts on the Penguin BlogA celebration of "the green goddess"-this is the first book to share absinthe recipes since it was recently legalized in the U.S.This enticing little volume presents a collection of more than 100 absinthe cocktail recipes that draw upon the classic roots of the drink as well as its new iterations. Readers will be entertained with nuggets
... Read more
Mixed Up

Cocktail Recipes (and Flash Fiction) for the Discerning Drinker (and Reader)

by Nick Mamatas, Molly Tanzer ...

This flash fiction can be sipped or slammed, just like the booze it represents!A cocktail is like an excellent story—bitter and sweet and over too quickly, but the memory of it stays with you. From the Pimm’s Cup to Smoking Bishop, the Manhattan to the Moscow Mule, Mixed Up features not only more than two dozen classic recipes and hot tips on ingredients and preparations, but new cocktail-themed ... Read more

$9.99 USD

This flash fiction can be sipped or slammed, just like the booze it represents!A cocktail is like an excellent story—bitter and sweet and over too quickly, but the memory of it stays with you. From the Pimm’s Cup to Smoking Bishop, the Manhattan to the Moscow Mule, Mixed Up features not only more than two dozen classic recipes and hot tips on ingredients and preparations, but new cocktail-themed
... Read more
The Joy of Mixology, Revised and Updated Edition

The Consummate Guide to the Bartender's Craft

by Gary Regan ...

A thoroughly updated edition of the 2003 classic that home and professional bartenders alike refer to as their cocktail bible.Gary Regan, the "most-read cocktail expert around" (Imbibe), has revised his original tome for the 15th anniversary with new material: many more cocktail recipes—including smart revisions to the originals—and fascinating information on the drink making revival that has ... Read more

$5.99 USD

A thoroughly updated edition of the 2003 classic that home and professional bartenders alike refer to as their cocktail bible.Gary Regan, the "most-read cocktail expert around" (Imbibe), has revised his original tome for the 15th anniversary with new material: many more cocktail recipes—including smart revisions to the originals—and fascinating information on the drink making revival that has
... Read more
Le vin et les jours

by Émile Peynaud ...

Reconnu autant pour ses travaux scientifiques que pour ses talents de dégustateur, ou encore son sens de la pédagogie, Emile Peynaud fut un des pères de l’œnologie moderne. Rigoureux autant que curieux, excellent vulgarisateur, il a réussi à convertir les grands crus bordelais, puis de nombreux autres vignobles à travers le monde, aux nouvelles techniques d’élaboration du vin.Récit vivant des ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Reconnu autant pour ses travaux scientifiques que pour ses talents de dégustateur, ou encore son sens de la pédagogie, Emile Peynaud fut un des pères de l’œnologie moderne. Rigoureux autant que curieux, excellent vulgarisateur, il a réussi à convertir les grands crus bordelais, puis de nombreux autres vignobles à travers le monde, aux nouvelles techniques d’élaboration du vin.Récit vivant des
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A Short History of Drunkenness

How, Why, Where, and When Humankind Has Gotten Merry from the Stone Age to the Present

by Mark Forsyth ...

**From the internationally bestselling author of The Etymologicon, a lively and fascinating exploration of how, throughout history, each civilization has found a way to celebrate, or to control, the eternal human drive to get sloshed“An entertaining bar hop though the past 10,000 years.”—The New York Times Book Review**Almost every culture on earth has drink, and where there’s drink there’s ... Read more

$10.99 USD

**From the internationally bestselling author of The Etymologicon, a lively and fascinating exploration of how, throughout history, each civilization has found a way to celebrate, or to control, the eternal human drive to get sloshed“An entertaining bar hop though the past 10,000 years.”—The New York Times Book Review**Almost every culture on earth has drink, and where there’s drink there’s
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Sherry

A Modern Guide to the Wine World's Best-Kept Secret, with Cocktails and Recipes

by Talia Baiocchi ...

There is no other wine that is as versatile, as utterly unique in its range and production methods—and, unfortunately, as misunderstood—as sherry. For centuries, sherry was considered one of the world’s great wines, spoken about in the same reverential terms as the finest Bordeaux and Burgundies. But in the last few decades, sherry lost its way—and cheap, cloyingly sweet blends sullied the ... Read more

$12.99 USD

There is no other wine that is as versatile, as utterly unique in its range and production methods—and, unfortunately, as misunderstood—as sherry. For centuries, sherry was considered one of the world’s great wines, spoken about in the same reverential terms as the finest Bordeaux and Burgundies. But in the last few decades, sherry lost its way—and cheap, cloyingly sweet blends sullied the
... Read more
A Field Guide to Cheese

How to Select, Enjoy, and Pair the World's Best Cheeses

by Tristan Sicard ...

“We officially declare this the book of cheese. . . . The stunningly realistic illustrations are reason alone to buy the guide.”—Saveur, Our Favorite Cookbooks to Gift This Year“A cheese lover’s dream, educating aficionados through gorgeous pictures and fun, colorful graphics.”—BookPageEverything you need to know about the world’s great cheeses, including how they’re made, their universe of f... ... Read more

$14.99 USD

“We officially declare this the book of cheese. . . . The stunningly realistic illustrations are reason alone to buy the guide.”—Saveur, Our Favorite Cookbooks to Gift This Year“A cheese lover’s dream, educating aficionados through gorgeous pictures and fun, colorful graphics.”—BookPageEverything you need to know about the world’s great cheeses, including how they’re made, their universe of f...
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The Geeky Chef Drinks

Unofficial Cocktail Recipes from Game of Thrones, Legend of Zelda, Star Trek, and More

by Cassandra Reeder ...

Series series Geeky Chef
Featuring nerdy recipes for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, The Geeky Chef Drinks is your chance to sip your way through your favorite sci-fi and fantasy worlds—Game of Thrones, Legend of Zelda**,** Star Trek**, and more.**Author Cassandra Reeder has created authentic real-life drinks and cocktails inspired by your fa... ... Read more

$16.99 USD

Featuring nerdy recipes for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, The Geeky Chef Drinks is your chance to sip your way through your favorite sci-fi and fantasy worlds—Game of Thrones, Legend of Zelda**,** Star Trek**, and more.**Author Cassandra Reeder has created authentic real-life drinks and cocktails inspired by your fa...
... Read more
Tequila Wars

José Cuervo and the Bloody Struggle for the Spirit of Mexico

by Ted Genoways ...

**Finalist for the 2026 James Beard Foundation's Award for Reference, History, and ScholarshipA revelatory history of the vast tequila empire born from the fires of the Mexican Revolution.**At the dawn of the twentieth century, José Cuervo inherited his family’s humble distillery, La Rojeña, in the Tequila Valley. Within a decade, he had transformed it into a complex national enterprise that would ... Read more

$21.99 USD

**Finalist for the 2026 James Beard Foundation's Award for Reference, History, and ScholarshipA revelatory history of the vast tequila empire born from the fires of the Mexican Revolution.**At the dawn of the twentieth century, José Cuervo inherited his family’s humble distillery, La Rojeña, in the Tequila Valley. Within a decade, he had transformed it into a complex national enterprise that would
... Read more

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