Brandy A Global History

An aromatic spirit made from distilled wine and produced around the globe, brandy is a spirit loved by many. Long associated with refined taste and sophisticated consumption, today it has taken on a new life in the world of mixology. Cognac - an illustrious and elegant amber brandy - is currently one of the most fashionable components of high-end mixed drinks, consumed in the worlds coolest bars.
Many cultures have played a part in the history of the beverage, from the Dutch who made brandewijn or burnt wine to the Spanish colonials in Peru and California who produced the first brandies in the New World. Brandy takes readers on a journey from the alchemists of the Middle Ages to present-day mixology hotspots, chronicling the history of the drink and the beautiful locations in which it is produced. For those inclined to imbibe, the book offers advice on buying, storing and serving brandy, and features classic and new cocktail recipes for both connoisseurs and first-time drinkers to enjoy.

About the author

Becky Sue Epstein is an author and journalist in the fields of wine, spirits, food and travel based in Massachussets, USA. She is the author of many books on wine, spirits and food including Brandy: A Global History (Reaktion Books, 2014).

Summary

From the spirit's most recognized examples to often overlooked varieties such as Armagnac, this book delves into the fascinating history of this globally consumed beverage.

Product details

• Authors: Becky Sue Epstein, Becky S. Epstein, Epstein Becky Sue
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Content: Book
• Product form: Hardback
• Publication date: 01.09.2014
• Subject: Guides > Food & drink > Drinks; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general)
• EAN: 9781780233482
• ISBN: 978-1-78023-348-2
• Pages: 152
• Series: The Edible Series; Edible; Edible; The Edible Series; Edible (Reaktion Books)
• Subjects: Cognac, aging, drink, Cocktails, History, Culture, Globalization, Cultural Studies, recipes, Spirits, LIQUOR, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, coloring, alchemy, Consumption, Transnationalism, Mixology, Food & society, Production, Spirits & cocktails, Drinking, alcohol, Distillation, Spirits, liqueurs and cocktails, COOKING / Beverages / Alcoholic / Bartending & Cocktails, Cultural studies: food and society, COOKING / Beverages / Alcoholic / Spirits, Brandy, Armagnac, winemaking, internationalism, worldwide, Consuming, Global perspective, Popularity, beverage, distilled, historical study, International approach, Brandies, distilling wine, after-dinner digestif