Food and drink: alcoholic beverages Books
Workman Publishing The Homebuilt Winery: 43 Projects for Building
Book SynopsisBuild your own winery! Learn how to set up a home winery and construct all the basic equipment for just a fraction of what commercially manufactured products would cost. Leading you through the entire winemaking process, Steve Hughes includes building plans and step-by-step instructions for making more than 30 essential winemaking tools. From fashioning presses and pumps to the best way to fill and cork bottles, The Homebuilt Winery covers everything you need to know to affordably enjoy delicious, high-quality homemade wine.
£14.24
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Distilling Fruit Brandy
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£28.79
White Mule Press Cask Management for Distillers
£39.50
St Martin's Press Margaritaville The Cookbook
Book SynopsisSavour the taste of paradise with Margaritaville: The Cookbook
£28.61
Avery Publishing Group Wine Folly: The Essential Guide to Wine
Book SynopsisThe best introductory book on wine to come along in years” (The Washington Post) from the creators of the award-winning Wine Folly website Red or white? Cabernet or merlot? Light or bold? What to pair with food? Drinking great wine isn’t hard, but finding great wine does require a deeper understanding of the fundamentals. Wine Folly: The Essential Guide to Wine will help you make sense of it all in a unique infographic wine book. Designed by the creators of the Wine Folly website, which has won Wine Blogger of the Year from the International Wine & Spirits Competition, this book combines sleek, modern information design with data visualization and gives readers pragmatic answers to all their wine questions, including: • Detailed taste profiles of popular and under-the-radar wines. • A guide to pairing food and wine. • A wine-region section with detailed maps. • Practical tips and tricks for serving wine. • Methods for tasting wine and identifying flavors. Packed with information and encouragement, Wine Folly: The Essential Guide to Wine will empower your decision-making with practical knowledge and give you confidence at the table.
£21.60
The Experiment LLC In Vino Duplicitas: The Rise and Fall of a Wine
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£18.99
Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press Vino Business: The Cloudy World of French Wine
Book SynopsisFor centuries a bastion of tradition and the jewel in the crown of French viticulture, Bordeaux has in recent years become dogged by controversy, particularly regarding the 2012 classification of the wines of St.-Émilion, the most prestigious appellation of Bordeaux's right bank. St.-Émilion is an area increasingly dominated by big international investors, especially from China, who are keen to speculate on the area's wines and land, some of whose value has increased tenfold in the last decade alone. In the controversial 2012 classification, certain châteaux were promoted to a more prestigious class because of insider deals that altered the scoring system for the classification of wines into premier crus and grand crus. This system now takes into account the facilities of each château's tasting room, the size of its warehouse, and even the extent of its parking lot. The quality of the wine counts for just 30% of the total score for the wines of the top ranking, those deemed premier grand cru classé A. In Vino Business, Saporta shows how back-room deals with wine distributors, multinational investors like the luxury company LVMH, and even wine critics, have fundamentally changed this ancient business. Saporta also investigates issues of wine labelling and the use of pesticides, and draws comparisons to Champagne, Burgundy and the rest of the wine world. Based on two years of research and reporting, Vino Business draws back the curtain on the secret world of Bordeaux, a land ever more in thrall to the grapes of wealth.Trade ReviewSome sharp critiques and a few shocking revelations. * Wall Street Journal *Vino Business reveals the seedy business side of the romantic world of French wine. * Washington Post *Gossip as poisonous as pesticides, anonymous informants, rampant greed. . . the latest primetime TV drama? No, it's just St.-Émilion... A new book, Vino Business, by French journalist Isabelle Saporta, has caused a firestorm for its criticism of the French wine trade... If it's causing this much uproar... "it's because she put her finger on the sore spot." * Wine Spectator *Isabelle Saporta bases the book on a true investigation, field work that cannot be contested, work that many of her detractors, the people who snipe at her from behind their keyboards, would do well to be inspired by. * Le Point *The author, investigative journalist Isabelle Saporta, doesn't hold back in questioning the French institutions and traditions that the country's wine industry prides itself on. She's also forthright in her writing on certain individuals. . . The book is a juicy read. * Wine-Searcher.com *Judging by the reaction to its publication it seems that this book, which concludes that more transparency is needed regarding the fabrication and classification of these great wines, is asking the right questions. * Le Parisien *
£12.34
Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc Adventures on the Wine Route A Wine Buyers Tour
Book SynopsisThe redesigned and updated twenty-fifth anniversary edition of the classic volume, now in paperback.
£14.24
LEGARE STREET PR Le Maitre Dhotel Français
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£19.90
LEGARE STREET PR A Thousand Notable Things On Various Subjects
£15.95
Skyhorse Publishing Botanical Cocktails
Book SynopsisCommune with nature, toast the earth’s seasons, and maybe get a little tipsy along the way! Spirits have long been at the center of seasonal celebrations. In ancient times, fine wines, spirits, and brews such as mead and mulled wine were given as offerings to the gods and goddesses to welcome the harvest. Today, we tend to drink cocktails and other boozy beverages during times of joyful celebration, such as sangria in the summer, spiced apple cider in the fall, or brandy nogs during the winter holidays. With Botanical Cocktails, learn how to make more than fifty seasonal cocktail (and mocktail) recipes using delicious, organic ingredients from your own yard or herb garden. Botanical expert Tenae Stewart breaks down the different types of plants that can be used in cocktails, where to source them, or how to grow them yourself to show you that responsibly enjoying garden-to-glass beverages can be a great way to bring more joy, flow, an
£18.00
Rizzoli From Garden to Glass
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£9.98
White Mule Press How to Build a Small Brewery
£15.98
WW Norton & Co Tropical Standard: Cocktail Techniques &
Book SynopsisIn this sea breeze–fresh collection, master mixologist Garret Richard and award-winning cocktail writer Ben Schaffer provide detailed instruction on an incredible array of must-know drink techniques, including how to adjust acid and sugar, flash blend, handle carbonation, tackle tinctures and turn anything into a balanced syrup. Offering more than 100 recipes, they reimagine vintage cocktails and build the classics of the future, from the Beachcomber Negroni and Royal Hawaiian Mai Tai to the Winter in LA and Yacht Rock. These drinks honour founding legends such as Donn Beach, “Trader Vic” Bergeron, and Harry Yee as well as modern icons, including Dale DeGroff, Audrey Saunders, Julie Reiner and Dave Arnold. The book includes a short history of tropical drinks as well as a comprehensive overview of necessary tools, so both home bartenders and professionals can shake their creativity to new heights. This innovative compendium sets a new tropical standard.
£31.50
Headline Publishing Group 101 Craft and World Whiskies to Try Before You
Book Synopsis''An enjoyable romp through the craft whisky industry. Prepare to have your eyes opened and taste buds transported along the ever expanding whisky route.'' Will Lyons''Buxton has done it again: a cracking read. A novel and invaluable addition to any whisky library.'' Charles MacLean''Ian Buxton is the perfect guide to the rapidly changing world of whisky. Can you afford to be without a copy of 101 Craft and World Whiskies?'' Henry Jeffreys, author of Empire of BoozeDiscover the exciting new world of craft distillers and whiskies from around the world in Ian Buxton''s brilliant new addition to his 101 Whiskies series.From Austria to Argentina and Norway to New Zealand, the world of whisky is expanding as we have never seen before. Distilleries as far away as Taiwan and as close to home as England are reinventing what whisky means - and an iconoclastic generation of boutique, craft distillers are challenging previous Trade Reviewreaders can explore the exciting and expanding world of craft distillers, from Austria and Argentina to Norway andNew Zealand, that are reinventing the category as they challenge previous orthodoxies and tease drinkers with their exciting new styles and radical releases. Guaranteed to appeal equally to whisky aficionados and new enthusiasts in search of a well-informed guide, the updated handbook is written in Buxton's trademark irreverent and trenchant style. * The Tasting Panel *
£14.24
Rowman & Littlefield The FlowerInfused Cocktail
Book SynopsisInfusing the taste of over 60 different edible flowers, weaving folklore with flavor!The Flower-Infused Cocktail: Flowers with a Twist is the flower-lover''s favorite book, with a fresh take on traditional mixology, infusing the taste of over 60 different edible flowers with history and folklore. 63 cocktail and mocktail recipes, each with uniquely different edible flowers. Recipes for crafting unique drinks from your homemade edible flower pantry. Little notes of floral history and folklore and information about how to use them in a cocktail. Recipes to create Base Spirit Infusions, Cordials, Shrubs, Simple Syrups, Infused Salts, Bitters and more. Tips on building your home bar and sourcing edible flowers. Inspiration to celebrate flowers beyond the vase. Recipes include: Elderflower Liqueur Hawthorn Rose Cordial Lavender-Infused Gin Pansy Sugar Cubes Spiced Calendula S
£31.56
Stewart, Tabori & Chang Inc The Essential Guide to Bordeaux Wines
Book SynopsisWine lovers appreciate not just the taste of wine and the pleasure it gives them, they also enjoy the lifestyle and culture associated with it and the values it conveys. Both a handbook and an illustrated history, this new guide offers all readers—from novice to professional—the keys to fully appreciating Bordeaux wines and their rich culture. Explore the wine châteaux, the Bordeaux wine trade, the art of wine blending, the rules of tasting, and the best food and wine pairings, as written by the world-renowned experts of the Bordeaux Wine School. This comprehensive guide to great wines, terroirs and grape varieties includes a wealth of illustrations—lush photographs as well as original drawings, maps, charts, tables and diagrams (plus links to 40 instructive videos)—that make this book essential reading for all wine lovers.
£20.64
Nova Science Publishers Inc Red Wine Consumption & Health
Book SynopsisRed wine is a rich source of different phenolic compounds which contribute to sensorial wine characteristics and can exhibit various biological properties. In vitro and animal studies have suggested that phenolics present in wine may exert a wide range of potential beneficial effects to human health, which involves antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, neuroprotective, anti-diabetic and anti-cancer activity. In this book, Chapter One discusses available data concerning the most important clinical trials focused on the biological effects of wine and wine phenolics, particulary resveratrol. Chapter Two examines the benefits of the use of starter cultures in wine microbiological processes. Chapter Three reviews the antioxidant activity of Glycine max L. Merr, Hibiscus Sabdariffa L., yellow tea and red wine, and their contributions to health. Chapter Four presents the relationship between the chemical composition and the organoleptic properties of red wine.
£113.59
Watkins Media Limited Brew it Yourself: Make your own beer, wine, cider
Book SynopsisThe Two Thirsty Gardeners show that brewing your own delicious alcoholic drinks can be surprisingly quick, easy and inexpensive. Taking their two great loves - alcohol and gardening - Nick Hood and Richard Moylewill provide you with home brewing recipes to inspire you to turn a surplus harvest, a visit to a fruit farm or a delivery from a supermarket into a fantastic variety of drinks. Brew it Yourself is a collection of more than 75 home brewing recipes, sure to put a fizz back into this popular pastime by adding a modern twist to some old favourites and introducing whole new range of drinks to tantalise the taste buds. With drinks ranging from a classic elderflower sparkle to homemade absinthe, Richard and Nick bring the art of home brewing back to earth.They'll tell you how to turn surplus fruit harvests into amazing wines and liqueurs; introduce you to the ancient arts of mead and cider making; guide you through some easy beer recipes, from hop packed IPAs to a striking Viking ale; use surprising ingredients such as lavender and nettles for some fun sparkling drink recipes; and take you on a world booze cruise that includes a Mexican pineapple tepache, Scandinavian mulled glogg and Finnish lemon sima. Brew it Yourself also debunks the myths around home brewing, celebrates experimentation and takes the fear out of the science of fermentation. It proves that creating your own tasty alcoholic drinks doesn't need to be complicated, doesn't need to be costly and, most importantly, can be a whole lot of fun!
£17.09
Clearview Spirituous Journey: A History of Drink
Book SynopsisWhat role did Scotch whisky play in the development of the steam engine? Who first coined the word `alcohol’ ? Spirits and drink historians Anistatia Miller and Jared Brown know. They have been on a spirituous journey since they first launched their website Shaken Not Stirred: A Celebration of the Martini and the book by the same name. Fifteen years of travel around the world, a few worn out library cards, and thousands of pages of undiscovered research later, they have amassed their findings in the two-volume work, Spirituous Journey: A History of Drink, of which this is the first. Jared Brown is Master Distiller at Sipsmith Independent Spirits. He is publisher of Mixellany Books, specializing in drink-related subjects and co-author, with his wife Anistatia Miller, of a few dozen books. He is a regular contributor to the Guardian and Observer Food Monthly.
£7.49
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Stranger Gins: 50 Things to Drink While You Watch
Book SynopsisMatch your drink to your download for the best viewing experience. During lockdown, we've all discovered the joys of streaming, catch-up, and box sets on TV. Coincidentally perhaps, some of us have also seen "wine o'clock" creeping ever earlier into the day. Why not make the most of both pleasures with this guide to what to drink as you watch. Try a Dirty Don martini to evoke the “Mad Men” era in Manhattan, or feast on a Blood and Sand while catching up with "Big Little Lies". Watch Scandi noir thrillers with a Danish Bloody Mary, or accompany "The Crown" with the Queen's favourite tipple, a Gin & It. "Say Yes to the Dress" demands a glass of Something Blue, while a Red Wedding Blood Martini is the perfect way to warm yourself when "winter is coming." With these recipes for 50 cocktails and mixes, you can easily match your tipple to your TV favourites. Cheers!
£7.99
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Gin-dulgence: Over 50 Gin Cocktails, from Iconic
Book SynopsisOver 50 gin-credible recipes for refreshing cocktails for all occasions, from the classics to new and exciting creations. With more flavours and brands of gin on offer than ever before, it’s no wonder that this spirit is so treasured and beloved by many. Perfect for a post-work tipple, a cooling drink on a hot afternoon or the perfect treat for a weekend get-together, the possibilities that gin provides are endless. It’s always a good time for a gin cocktail! Whether you prefer sensational spins on the classic G&T, a Dry Martini or a wonderfully fizzy Gin Rickey, this book provides recipes for all the best ways to create exciting gin-based drinks. Let the fun be-gin!
£8.99
Books By Boxer Cocktails For Real Men Gift Book
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£9.49
TouchWood Editions Island Wineries of British Columbia: Updated and
Book SynopsisWinner of the Gourmand International Wine Books Award 2011 for Canada Finalist for the Bill Duthie Booksellers'' Choice Award, 2012 BC Book Prizes This award-winning book celebrates the unique flavours, terroir, and grape varieties that can only be found on the wine islands off the West Coast. A collaborative effort from the writers of EAT Magazine, Island Wineries of British Columbia is your guide to a growing wine culture as well as the food movement that accompanies it. Learn the history behind the region''s wine production, and gain intimate knowledge about local wine producers.Complete with maps and suggested wine tasting excursions, explore the islands'' meaderies, cideries, fruit wineries, and artisan distilleries. Includes recipes from some of the region''s most talented chefs with offerings from Cafe Brio, Camille''s, the Sooke Harbour House, and Stage Wine Bar.Now updated and expanded to include seven new wineries and tours, Island Wineries of British Columbia highlights a growing and innovative wine industry.
£26.34
Scott & Nix, Inc. Bourbon Lore
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£53.96
Gefen Publishing House Kosher Grapevine: Exploring the World of Fine
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£30.59
HarperCollins The Bartenders Bible
Book Synopsis1001 cocktail recipes, listed in alphabetical order by ingredients and indexed by the name of the drink.
£8.99
HarperCollins How to Love Wine
Book SynopsisExamines why the American wine culture produces such feelings of anxiety and suggests how readers can overcome their fears and develop a sense of discovery and wonder as they explore the diversity and complexity of the world of wine.Trade ReviewJames Beard Foundation Book Award Nominee for the the Who's Who of Food & Beverage in America Inductee -- No Source James Beard Foundation Book Award Nominee for Beverages -- No Source "A wonderfully intimate memoir-cum-manifesto from a writer comfortable with his own ability as a wine writer who's not afraid to say it as it is... One of the more enjoyable and fluid wine books to read all year." -- Jancis Robinson "Wine aficionados are always bickering among themselves... In his delicious new book, New York Times chief wine critic Eric Asimov cuts through all of this background noise and reminds us of the elemental and undeniable fact that wine is ... sheer pleasure." -- Oregon Live "Eric Asimov sees through the snobby froth of 100-point scores and tutti-frutti tasting notes to the realities of wine, 'staple grocery and occasional star,' as he calls it. How to become America's most trusted wine critic? Read it here." -- Hugh Johnson "In his highly personal, utterly unpretentious book, Asimov makes clear that the most important thing about wine is enjoyment. Any deeper understanding--and for him food, culture, farming, and more count for a lot--depends on it." -- Ed Behr "This book might have been titled A Healthy Dose of Fresh Air. How modestly and reasonably Asimov dares to slay the wine dragons. I reveled in each and every thrust and parry." -- Kermit Lynch "Excellent ... [a] thoughtful read... Like a crisp glass of Sancerre, How to Love Wine is an especially refreshing breeze through the hot air and pretension that's so prevalent in wine culture." -- Sacramento Bee "A friendly, well-written approach to enjoying wine, full of low-stress recommendations to help avoid wine anxiety." -- Kirkus Reviews "Forget the snooty trappings of wine connoisseurship-just drink up and enjoy, argues this simultaneously down-to-earth and romantic meditation... Asimov sprinkles in lively reminiscences of his journalism career and the idiosyncratic culture of wine cognoscenti, and enchants and reassures by his warm savoring of the drinking experience." -- Publishers Weekly "Wine fanatics, or those angling for entry to the world of wine, will find comfort in...Asimov's down-to-earth discussion of loving wine. Moreover, what he argues is most essential for a relationship with wine, and what's most refreshing to read, is an approach free of anxiety and open to love." -- Booklist
£14.30
HarperCollins Shaken Not Stirred
Book SynopsisShaken celebrates The Martini - the quintessential American cocktail, the crowning jewel of civilized decadence. In this edition, the reader can learn bar techniques from the 25 of the world's finest mixologists, what and where to buy the necessary supplies for a well-appointed and modern home bar, and more.
£12.89
Penguin Putnam Inc Imbibe Updated and Revised Edition
Book SynopsisOne of the world''s foremost authorities on cocktails and their history pays homage to Jerry Thomas, father of the American bar, by presenting this ultimate guide that includes definitive recipes for 100 classic drinks, along with 20 new recipes from today''s top mixologists created exclusively for this book.
£23.20
£14.25
iUniverse Fancy Franks Bartenders Guide
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£14.61
iUniverse The Evaluation of Wine A Comprehensive Guide to the Art of Wine Tasting
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£22.52
iUniverse Shepards Guide to Mastering French Wines Taste Is For Wine Points Are For Ping Pong
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£17.58
iUniverse Wine Chic Women A Wine Image Makeover
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£11.39
iUniverse Bartending for the Professional and Home Entertainer For College Students Home Entertainers and Professional Bartenders
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£9.33
iUniverse Washington State Winemakers Nature Produces and People Create
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£12.16
iUniverse Shepards Guide to Mastering French Wines Taste Is for Wine Points Are for Ping Pong
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£25.49
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Just a Ginchident
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£16.59
Oxygenee Ltd The Absinthe Encyclopedia
£115.85
Nordstjernan Forlag, Div of Swedish News Swedish Schnapps Songs
£10.31
Mixellany Limited Mixologist The Journal of the American Cocktail Volume 1
£17.53
Jared Brown Caf Royal Cocktail Book
£17.53
Mixellany Limited Spirituous Journey A History of Drink A History of Drink Book One 2
£15.15
Mixellany Limited Pioneers of Mixing at Elite Bars 19031933
£26.55
White Mule Press Moonshiners Manual
£21.25
White Mule Press LArt de La Distillation
£22.62
White Mule Press Chemistry and Technology of Wines and Liquors
£23.52
