Whisky enthusiasts all over the world look forward to the Malt Whisky Yearbook every autumn. This 17th edition is again fully revised and packed with new and up-to-date information on more than 400 whisky distilleries from all over the world. Distinguished whisky experts contribute with new features written exclusively for this new edition along with details of hundreds of whisky shops, whisky sites and new bottlings. The Independent Bottlers chapter gives you all the details about the worlds most successful blenders and bottlers complete with tasting notes. A comprehensive summary of the whisky year that was and all the latest statistics is also included. Malt Whisky Yearbook 2022 includes more than 250 tasting notes describing the flavour of single malts from all working distilleries in Scotland and Japan. Finally, with more than 500 colour photographs, Malt Whisky Yearbook 2022 is as much an essential reference guide as a book to read for pleasure.

In Gin, Jesus, and Jim Crow, Brendan J. J. Payne reveals how prohibition helped realign the racial and religious order in the South by linking restrictions on alcohol with political preaching and the disfranchisement of Black voters. While both sides invoked Christianity, prohibitionists redefined churches' doctrines, practices, and political engagement. White prohibitionists initially courted Black voters in the 1880s but soon dismissed them as hopelessly wet and sought to disfranchise them, stoking fears of drunken Black men defiling white women in their efforts to reframe alcohol restriction as a means of racial control. Later, as the alcohol industry grew desperate, it turned to Black voters, many of whom joined the brewers to preserve their voting rights and maintain personal liberties. Tracking southern debates about alcohol from the 1880s through the 1930s, Payne shows that prohibition only retreated from the region once the racial and religious order it helped enshrine had been secured.

Get the party started with over 100 skinny shots from bestselling cocktail expert Paul Knorr! Ever ask the bartender for a low-calorie beverage, and they tell you to drink water? Mix up your own low-cal, low-sugar shooters that will NOT cancel out all of your hard work at the gym! Bestselling cocktail expert Paul Knorr brings you over 100 shot recipes, including: *Jelly Bean Shots *Flaming Heart *Blue Kamikaze *Cinnamon Toast Crunch *Peach Snapper *Snake Bite *Coconut Cream Pie *Strawberry Blonde *Bourbon Bender *Cherry Bomb *And many more! Throw your worries to the wind with Skinny Shots, the first-ever book of down-and-dirty shooters--calorie stats included--for your sexy party style.

In 2019, the Negroni turned 100 years old, and it's more popular than ever. The drink's classic proportions are equal parts Campari, gin, and sweet vermouth, making it an easy cocktail to order and to make on your own. The Negroni will give readers insight into the drink's origins in Italy (it started as a twist on the Americano), and the tools to make over 20 simple variations from drink experts and bartenders around the world. Here's the Negroni Frappe from the famed bar Dante in New York City; the Negroni Spagliato from Bar Basso in Milan, where the gin is replaced with prosecco; and the author's own version, which goes heavier on the gin and lighter on the vermouth. Included will be details on garnish, bitters, tools, glassware; a section on the importance of the vermouth used; interviews with bartenders from around the world; where to get the best Negroni; and so much more. Beautiful original photography of the drinks along with archival imagery of famous Negroni lovers - like Ernest Hemingway and Orson Welles - and vintage liquor ads make this gorgeous book an irresistible gift for anyone who loves to enjoy a Negroni.

'James Crowden is Britain's best cider writer ... Cider Country is the book we've all been waiting for.' Oz Clarke Join James Crowden as he embarks on a journey to distil the ancient origins of cider, uncovering a rich culture and philosophy that has united farmer, maker and drinker for millennia. LONGLISTED FOR THE 2021 ANDRE SIMON FOOD AND DRINK AWARD Cidermaking has been at the heart of country life for hundreds of years. But the fascinating story of how this drink came into existence and why it became so deeply rooted in the nation's psyche has never been told. In order to answer these questions, James Crowden traces an elusive history stretching back to the ancient, myth-infused civilisations of the Mediterranean and the wild apple forests of Kazakhstan. Meeting cider experts, farmers and historians, he unearths the surprising story of an apple that travelled from east to west and proved irresistible to everyone who tasted it. Upon its arrival in Britain, monks, pirates and politicians formed a pioneering and evangelical fan base, all seeking the company of a drink that might guide them through uncertain times. But the nation's love-affair with cider didn't fully blossom until after the reformation, when the thirst for knowledge about the drink was at its peak. This infatuation with experimentation would lead to remarkable innovations and the creation of a 'sparkling cider', a technique that pre-dated Dom Perignon's champagne by forty years. Turning to the present day, Crowden meets the next generation of cider makers and unearths a unique philosophy that has been shared through the ages. In the face of real challenges, these enterprising cider makers are still finding new ways to produce this golden drink that is enjoyed by so many. Spanning centuries and continents, Cider Country tells the story of our country through the culture, craft and consumption of our most iconic rural drink.

From the creators of the best-selling and classic favorite The Art of Mixology cocktail book comes our Mocktails recipe book. A mocktail is the perfect choice for the sober-curious, expectant mothers, those with an alcohol-free lifestyle, and anyone just looking for an alternative to booze! These creative beverage recipes blend flavors that are perfect for every season. Learn the techniques a skilled mixologist keeps in their arsenal, and stir up some truly delicious flavors focused around fresh ingredients and healthy living. From shrub syrups and fruit cordials to iced teas and smoothies, these mocktails will keep your taste buds stimulated. And with recipes like Sangria Seca to Virgin Ginger Fizz, your parties will be full of sparkle!

Explore the chemistry of cocktails and mocktails with The Art of Mixology. Become your own bartender and create new, delicious concoctions using the best of traditional and contemporary recipes. Have fun and make yourself a drink!

Collect all of the titles in our Mixology series - The Original Mixology Book, Gin, Rum, and now including Word Search Intoxicating Puzzles, The Essential Guide to Cocktails and holiday essential Making Spirits Bright.

• CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY RECIPES: More than 50 creative mocktail recipes!
• ACCOMMODATES ALL LEVELS: This ultimate cocktail recipe book is made for beginners, experts, and everyone in between.
• RECIPES & PHOTOS: 192 pages full of beautiful images of non-alcoholic cocktail recipes will inspire any budding mixologist. Stir up everything from a fresh Lavender Lemonade to a very berry Juniper Julep. Mocktails promote healthy lifestyle choices and offer fantastic flavors for everyone.
• TEACHES THE BASICS: Recipes are easy to follow for even the most novice mixologist.
• MAKES A GREAT GIFT: Beautiful foiled cover looks as classy on the coffee table as the mocktails look in their glasses. Perfect gift for an expecting mother, sober-curious friend, and trendsetter.