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Informationen zum Autor Perry Luntz , Senior Editor of Beverage Media, also publishes Beverage Alcohol Report, an international e-letter. Klappentext Features recipes for cooking with spiritsThe fun and easy way to appreciate fine distilled spiritsFrom whiskey, rum, and brandy to vodka, gin, and cordials, this guide traces the history of distilled spirits, explains how they are made, and shows you how to evaluate, serve, and enjoy them. You'll become a connoisseur of fine Scotch, Bourbon, and Cognac in no time.Discover how to:* Set up tasting events at home* Shop for the best spirits* Become a sophisticated taster* Cook with distilled spirits* Make ten classic cocktails Zusammenfassung A complete guide to these increasingly popular beverages Whiskey & Spirits For Dummies invites readers to enhance their appreciation of this family of noble beverages, flavor by flavor-from whiskey, rum, and brandy to vodka, gin, and cordials. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1 Part I: Entering the Spirits World 7 Chapter 1: Discovering Distilled Spirits 9 Chapter 2: How Distilled Spirits Are Created 23 Chapter 3: Enjoying Spirits 43 Part II: Whiskeys from Around the World 59 Chapter 4: Sipping the Irish Whiskeys 61 Chapter 5: Saluting the Scots 79 Chapter 6: American Cousins: Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey 97 Chapter 7: More Whiskeys from America and Other Parts of the World 115 Chapter 8: Channeling the Canadians 131 Part III: Surfing the White Waters: A Guide to "Clear" Spirits 147 Chapter 9: Getting the Goods on Gin 149 Chapter 10: Vodka: Toasting the Russians 169 Chapter 11: Tequila: Unearthing the Aztecs 191 Chapter 12: Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum 209 Part IV: Enjoying the "After Dinner" Specials 231 Chapter 13: Cultivating Brandy 233 Chapter 14: Collecting Cordials, Lining Up Liqueurs 255 Part V: The Part of Tens 275 Chapter 15: Ten (or so) Classic Spirits Cocktails 277 Chapter 16: Ten Spirited Dishes 291 Chapter 17: Ten Nutrition Profiles of Alcohol Beverages 303 Chapter 18: Ten (or so) Health Benefits of Moderate Drinking 307 Index 317 ...
List of contents
Introduction.
Part I: Entering the Spirits World.
Chapter 1: Discovering Distilled Spirits.
Chapter 2: How Distilled Spirits Are Created.
Chapter 3: Enjoying Spirits.
Part II: Whiskeys from Around the World.
Chapter 4: Sipping the Irish Whiskeys.
Chapter 5: Saluting the Scots.
Chapter 6: American Cousins: Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey.
Chapter 7: More Whiskeys from America and Other Parts of the World.
Chapter 8: Channeling the Canadians.
Part III: Surfing the White Waters: A Guide to "Clear" Spirits.
Chapter 9: Getting the Goods on Gin.
Chapter 10: Vodka: Toasting the Russians.
Chapter 11: Tequila: Unearthing the Aztecs.
Chapter 12: Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum.
Part IV: Enjoying the "After Dinner" Specials.
Chapter 13: Cultivating Brandy.
Chapter 14: Collecting Cordials, Lining Up Liqueurs.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 15: Ten (or so) Classic Spirits Cocktails.
Chapter 16: Ten Spirited Dishes.
Chapter 17: Ten Nutrition Profiles of Alcohol Beverages.
Chapter 18: Ten (or so) Health Benefits of Moderate Drinking.
Index.
