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One of TIME's 100 Must-Reads of 2024 'A delight' The New York Times 'Delicious' Vogue 'Superb' Time 'Joyful, bold and liberating' Emma Gannon Come to Paris, August 2021, when the City of Lights was still empty of tourists and a thirst for long-overdue pleasure gripped those who wandered its...

Prepare to unearth the hidden truths of whiskey history in Whiskey Lore: Volume One, a groundbreaking exploration of 24 popular whiskey myths that have shaped our understanding of the world’s great spirits. With meticulous research and a talent for captivating storytelling, Drew Hannush takes listeners on a journey through the forgotten corners of whiskey’s past, shedding light on the stories that are too often oversimplified or misunderstood.

The sad truth: It takes me 8 back to back shots of 100 proof alcohol to get drunk, and my buzzing is the average persons alcohol poison. A 750 ml bottle a day (Fifth) and I didn't start drinking until I was 30 years old, I'm 42 now. How? Why? As I write this hiding in a 4X8 shed in the middle of the desert in New Mexico, I wonder myself. There is no lessons to be learned from this book, no preaching, no teaching. I'm drinking whiskey as I'm typing this. So to all my fellow Unapologetic Alcoholics, enjoy, and have a drink on me.

Gallo Be Thy Name is the portrait of an American dynasty, chronicling the family's history from Prohibition and the Great Depression to its roots in organized crime, its impact on the roiling farm labor movements of the 60s and 70s, and ultimately to its domination of America's wine market. The Gallos rode the turbulent currents of history to triumph, with iconic brothers Ernest and Julio steering the ship. But beneath the carefully polished surface of E. & J. Gallo Winery is a sweeping story of passion and power — swirling with rumors of murder.

The Home Distiller’s Workbook tackles the often misunderstood and misrepresented world of moonshine and distillation and reduces them to such simple concepts that even a first time "Shiner" can understand. The HDW will introduce you to the three basic steps in making your own artisan-crafted spirits: brewing, distilling, and ageing. We will be tackling these steps one by one in a way that will have you saying "I just can’t believe it was that easy." And the truth is that it’s even easier then that. If you can follow a recipe to make a cake then with the help of the HDW you could be making anything from Moonshine to Vodka.

Everything the connoisseur could ever want to know about gin, the spirit that sparked a worldwide distilling boom. Nothing communicates elegance and refinement like a Martini. Nothing refreshes on a warm summer day like a Gin & Tonic. It is no accident that gin stands at the center of these...

For most people, giving up the day job and moving to a beautiful area of France and living off the vines is an impossible but delicious dream. In 1990, Patricia Atkinson and her husband decided to sell up in Britain and emigrate to the Dordogne. Their idea was to buy a house with a few vines attached and employ someone to tend to the wine while they earned their living with some financial consultancy work.

Bloomsbury presents A Beautiful Pint by Ian Ryan, read by Seán Burke. What makes a perfect pint of Guinness? What are the criteria for a great pub? And where can you find them? Ian Ryan, founder of Sh*t London Guinness and Beautiful Pints, can answer these questions and help you find a...

Do you love beer and want to know more about breweries? Are you thinking of starting your own brewery? This book will quench your curiosity and answer all your questions.

Tom Bulleit stood on a stage before a thousand people inside a tent the size of a big-top. It was both his 30th wedding anniversary and his birthday. But there was another thing to celebrate: the dedication of the new Bulleit Distillery in Shelbyville, Kentucky. His great-great-grandfather, Augustus, created his first batch of Bulleit Bourbon around 1830. A century and a half later, Tom fulfilled his lifelong dream, revived the old family bourbon recipe, and started Bulleit Distilling Company. 

[About the product]Where there are people, there is a history of wine-.The history of wine, which is said to date back to the birth of mankind…

If you’re ready for the inside scoop on the craft beer revolution from some of America's most respected breweries, then you need to buy One More Beer, Please! We interview everyone from mammoth craft breweries to small micro and nano breweries run out of a garage! Breweries that have been around for decades and breweries that are new and making a big splash! Heck, we even interviewed real-life monks who make beer to support their ministry. This is one of the most interesting books about beer written in the last decade.

Reminiscent of God in a Cup and The Devil's Cup, this is an inside look into the modern business of making coffee. But rather than a general history, Coffee for One focuses on the revolution that made single serve the most popular way to consume coffee worldwide, and the competition and conflict that got us here.

Bar Tabs and Double Dips: Confessions of a Skimming Bartender is a step-by-step guide that delves into the hidden world of bar theft, revealing the techniques bartenders use to steal and the strategies bar owners can implement to catch them. Written from the firsthand perspective of Dave, a seasoned bartender turned whistleblower, this book provides an in-depth look at the psychology, methods, and consequences of skimming in the hospitality industry.

Estilos de vida y posturas frente al consumo de productos que comparten un mismo proceso, están en nuestras reuniones, en nuestras fiestas, y en nuestra vida cotidiana, ¿cómo tomarlos y hacerlos parte de tu vida?, ¿eres de cerveza o vino?...

Frente a una vida acelerada llena de cosas que hacer, nuestros rituales para entrar en modo ON o en modo OFF se reducen a ¿eres un amante del té o del café?...

Bloomsbury presents A Beautiful Pint by Ian Ryan, read by Seán Burke. The ultimate guide to Guinness and the history, culture, and facts to help you find the perfect pint—from the pub to the pour—wherever you are. We’ve all got a friend who claims to know where you can get the best pint...

The Thoughtful Chef is a culmination of eclectic recipes from over the last 20 of her 44 years of Lisa’s professional cooking. It is also mostly gluten-free but can also be easily replaced with regular flour wherever it’s used. As a child, Lisa always had an interest in cooking but never thought it would become her lifetime career.

Laure Dugas is a champagne baby, born into a family of winemakers from two storied regions of France: Champagne and the Rhône Valley. But Laure wants little to do with the family business. It is only at age 23, when her uncle offers to send her to New York City to learn English and represent his wines to the American market, that Laure bids adieu to her boyfriend and begins her journey of discovery.

The recipes are designed to make it very easy for people who follow any style of eating to enjoy these recipes. Honey, for example, could be switched out for coconut palm sugar, or maple syrup. Imagine enjoying just one of these delicious recipes five days a week and experiencing an upgraded lifestyle. This book is for people who want to upgrade their smoothie experience to the next level.