Sale!

Whiskey and Spirits For Dummies

Amazon.com Price:  $17.89 (as of 05/05/2019 16:04 PST- Details)

Description

Do you want to better appreciate fine distilled spirits? Whiskey & Spirits For Dummies is your complete guide to selecting and enjoying this family of noble beverages, flavor by flavor. From whiskey, rum, and brandy to vodka, gin, and cordials, this handy reference traces the history of distilled spirits, explains how they’re made, and shows you how to evaluate, serve, and savor them.

Ever wonder why the Irish spell it “whiskey” and the Scottish “whisky”? This friendly book tells you as it reveals where the first whiskeys — or “dark” spirits — originated and how they came to america. It also explores the origins of clear spirits and the different varieties of each. You’ll compare American and European vodkas, see how to make the new and improved all-purpose Martini, and follow the spread of flavored rums across the globe. A slew of sidebars come up with fascinating tidbits of information about these spirits. You’ll also discover how to:

  • Become a sophisticated taster
  • Shop for the most efficient spirits
  • Select the right mixers
  • Use spirits in cooking
  • Make ten classic cocktails
  • Choose and taste cordials and liqueurs
  • Know the nutrients in one serving of each type of distilled spirit
  • Present spirits to guests
  • Set up tasting events at home

This thorough guide also features recipes for cooking with spirits, offering menu choices such as entrees, vegetables, and desserts that each one include at least one type of spirit. Complete with an appendix of craft distillers across america, Whiskey & Spirits For Dummies offers you the knowledge and hands-on guidance you wish to have to develop into a connoisseur of such greats as fine Scotch, Bourbon, and Cognac very quickly!

Home » Shop » Books » Subjects » Cookbooks, Food and Wine » Beverages and Wine » Wine and Spirits » Spirits » Whiskey and Spirits For Dummies

Recent Products