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In the past 10 years, choosing a bourbon has gone from underwhelming to overwhelming and author Carla Carlton is here to help you navigate this boom. In this book, she offers tasting notes on various bourbons and rye whiskies so you know what to stock at home. Carlton also helps you choose the appropriate bar tools, glassware and mixers to have on hand. In addition to outlining the basics you'll need for your home bourbon bar, Carlton shares insights,...
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Learn what you need to know about wine-in a single evening!
Though more and more Americans enjoy wine each year, many still feel intimidated by the subject. The image of the wine snob - swirling glass in hand, taking luxurious sniffs, and spouting obscure factoids about the vintage - persists, making the rest of us feel lost in a seemingly elite world.
In fact, anyone and everyone can appreciate wine. The Learning Annex Presents the Pleasure of...
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Si vous êtes un amateur de vin ou un siroteur occasionnel de week-end, «La vinification pour le Néophyte» est le guide idéal pour mettre la fierté et le plaisir de la vinification entre vos mains. Ne vous laissez pas intimidé par les acres de raisins et de granges d'équipement lourd dans les vignobles, vous pouvez faire du vin délicieux à la maison, et ce e-book vous montre comment! Pas besoin d'expérience, nous avons divisé le processus...
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Get the Summary of Elizabeth Schneider's Wine for Normal People in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Elizabeth Schneider's "Wine for Normal People" demystifies the world of wine, making it accessible to beginners. She shares her initial intimidation by wine culture and aims to simplify wine terminology and tasting techniques. The book covers the essentials of wine tasting, including the importance of glassware, lighting,...
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Get the Summary of Lew Bryson's Whiskey Master Class in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Whiskey Master Class" by Lew Bryson provides an in-depth exploration of whiskey production and the factors that contribute to its complex flavor profile. The book covers the entire whiskey-making process, from selecting high-quality grains and the intricacies of malting, mashing, and fermentation, to the nuances of distillation...
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Whisky is one of the world's most revered spirits, with connoisseurs spending a great deal of money and time on the appreciation of rare expressions and limited edition bottles. In addition, many whisky connoisseurs travel direct to the source to see and experience the world's best distilleries at first hand.
Since the publication of the first edition in 2010, many changes have occurred in the world of whisky which are fully explored in this completely...
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This book comprises a detailed investigation of the 'Flor Sherry Process', with information on acidity, oxidation, fining and stabilizing, effect of temperature, and much more besides. Written in clear language and full of useful information and helpful diagrams and tables, this text will be of considerable value to anyone interested in the production of flor sherry. It is not to be missed by the discerning collector. The chapters of this volume include:...
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The Art of Distilling, Revised and Updated presents the techniques and inspirations of the most innovative micro-distillers working today and ties it together with incredible insider photography. In this comprehensive guide to artisan distilling, American Distilling Institute founder Bill Owens will teach you how contemporary master distillers transform water and grain into the full range of exquisite, timeless spirits. The Art of Distilling, Revised...
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Afternoons at Grandma's farmhouse always seemed to be sunny...a warm breeze blowing through cotton curtains, endless fields of green, relaxing on the porch with a glass of lemonade and looking forward to what she'd make for dinner. No matter what was served in her kitchen, the meals were always made with love and the recipes were treasures passed down through generations. Those mouth-watering, tried & true classics were our inspiration for this collection.
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The wine industry sells wine based on intimidation, clever marketing, and more intimidation. Wine shouldn't be that way. It should be fun. That's the reason for this book, written by someone who has made cheap wine his life's work, and isn't ashamed to say so. It's everything you need to know about cheap wine – how to buy it, what to look for, how to tell if it's any worth buying.
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Frozen or on the rocks is for amateurs, now that W. Park Kerr is on the scene. Kerr, a ninth-generation Texan with agave in his blood, really knows his way around a margarita-as he reveals here with more than 60 recipes for his favorite tequila-kissed concoctions. Patio party or swanky soiree, the opportunities to cha-cha with Senorita Margarita are many. There is, of course, the classic, the timeless, Ultimate Margarita. Witness also the tropical...
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This book presents whiskey as a "101 Introduction," covering the basics of each major whiskey category and countries of origin: Blended American, Bourbon, Canadian, Corn, Irish, Japanese, Rye, Scotch, and Tennessee Whiskey. In addition, I've included a section entitled "101 Things You Need To Know About Whiskey." Also covered are history, Prohibition, definitions & terminology, slang terms, classic & popular cocktails and service, drinks of American...
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Wine was produced in Burgundy and Bordeaux by the Romans and almost certainly by the Celts before them. From the time of the Last Supper, where wine represented the blood of Christ, wine has been of symbolic importance to Christians. Not surprisingly, following the founding of the great abbeys of Cluny (910) and Cîteaux (1098) in Burgundy, the monks became skilled in viniculture and cultivated large vineyards to produce wine for the celebration of...
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Are you an amateur winemaker wanting to improve your skills and begin crafting really excellent wine? If so, Crafty Winemaking 1 provides the information and techniques you need to take your winemaking to the next level. The first in a series by award-winning winemaker Wally Root, Crafty Winemaking 1 introduces you to the fundamentals of winemaking, written in simple, engaging language accompanied by beautiful photographs. Root's informative tables...
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Enjoy Sumer Sipping with Refreshing Drinks
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Summer and the sound of ice cubes clinking just go together, and the cool drinks here are perfect all through the warm months. Serve Frosty Iced Caramel Capuccino and Lemon-Ginger Tingler on a hot day, enjoy breakfast in a glass with Super-Athlete Spinach Smoothies or a Peanut Butter-Banana Smoothie. And come cocktail hour, whip up a Thai-Basil Mojitarita or a pitcher of White Wine Sangria....
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This book is a backstage pass into the world of small-scale distilling of whiskies, gins, vodkas, brandies, and more. The reader, the ultimate spirits aficionado, will learn how water and grain are transformed into the full range exquisite, timeless liquors. There are few books available that explore the actual craft of distilling in such detail. Most of the other spirits books chronicle the historical side of the distilling world or focus on the...
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With its blazing sunshine, fascinating winemaking history, innumerable native grape varieties and diverse, often volcanic soils, Southern Italy is currently one of the most exciting parts of the world for wine. The Ancient Greeks, called it Oenotria,...
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New techniques, new recipes, and a new chapter on stout have been added to Mr. Beadle's best-selling manual for all who want to produce at home a superb brew that is high in nutrition and low in calories. It is no longer necessary, if you follow the author's procedure, to mash barley and invest in costly copper utensils in order to make a superior beer with minimum fuss and maximum enjoyment. Fifteen days after bottling, you will have a beer that...
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Al llegar al pasillo de los vinos, el consumidor neófito u ocasional puede sentirse abrumado. Con esta guía su elección resultará sencilla y acertada. Cada página contiene la imagen de un vino y su descripción, precio, maridajes, datos de interés y supermercados donde podemos encontrarlo. En la selección 2023 de esta obra de referencia vemos la consolidación de una tendencia hacia la sostenibilidad y el respeto al medio ambiente, además...
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