On May 4, 1964, Congress designated bourbon as a distinctive product of the United States, and it remains the only spirit produced in this country to enjoy such protection. Its history stretches back almost to the founding of the nation and includes many colorful characters, both well known and obscure, from the hatchet-wielding prohibitionist Carry Nation to George Garvin Brown, who in 1872 created Old Forester, the first bourbon to be sold only by the bottle. Although obscured by myth, the history of bourbon reflects the history of our nation. Historian Michael R. Veach reveals the true story of bourbon in Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey. Starting with the Whiskey Rebellion of the 1790s, he traces the history of this unique beverage through the Industrial Revolution, the Civil War, Prohibition, the Great Depression, and up to the present. Veach explores aspects of bourbon that have been ignored by others, including the technology behind its production, the effects of the Pure Food and Drug Act, and how Prohibition contributed to the Great Depression. The myths surrounding bourbon are legion, but Veach separates fact from legend. While the true origin of the spirit may never be known for certain, he proposes a compelling new theory. With the explosion of super-premium bourbons and craft distilleries and the establishment of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, interest in bourbon has never been higher. Veach shines a light on its pivotal place in our national heritage, presenting the most complete and wide-ranging history of bourbon available.

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.

A leading importer of limited-production wines of character and quality takes us on an intimate tour through family-owned vineyards in France and Italy and reflects upon the last three decades of controversy, hype, and change in the world of wine
In the late 1970s, Neal I. Rosenthal set out to learn everything he could about wine. Today, he is one of the most successful importers of traditionally made wines produced by small family-owned estates in France and Italy. Rosenthal has immersed himself in the culture of Old World wine production, working closely with his growers for two and sometimes three generations. He is one of the leading exponents of the concept of "terroir"--the notion that a particular vineyard site imparts distinct qualities of bouquet, flavor, and color to a wine. In "Reflections of a Wine Merchant," Rosenthal brings us into the cellars, vineyards, and homes of these vignerons, and his delightful stories about his encounters, relationships, and explorations--and what he has learned along the way--give us an unequaled perspective on winemaking tradition and what threatens it today.
Rosenthal was featured in the documentary film "Mondovino" and is one of the more outspoken figures against globalization, homogenization, and the "critic-ization" of the wine business. He was also a major subject in Lawrence Osborne's "The Accidental Connoisseur." His is an important voice in defense of the individual and the artisanal, and their contribution to our quality of life.

Savour the life of a beloved tea room - from the delectable favourite recipes to the sweet memories that made this small town tea room a favourite meeting place.

Tempest in a Teapot, Recipes and Reminisces offers easy to follow recipes of their most requested classics like Curried Tuna Sandwiches, Sticky Date Pudding and Sweet scones. These and all the recipes in this book can be easily reproduced and enjoyed at home to plan your own tea party, or other memorable celebration. In addition, learn valuable information about tea from the way it is produced to the various types of tea available. You will get step-by-step instructions on how to brew a proper cup of tea. You'll also learn about that revered British tradition, Afternoon Tea. Find out how it came into being and how to recreate this time honoured tradition. This book is a valuable resource for any tea and food enthusiast.

A complete home wine tasting course, from the basics of grapes to blind tasting, from celebrated wine critic and educator, Rose Murray Brown, Master of Wine.

The perfect wine gift for any wine lover, A Taste for Wine is a complete home wine-tasting course from award-winning wine critic and educator Rose Murray Brown MW.

- Begin with the key elements of taste, before learning how wine is made and the effect this has on flavor. - Familiarize yourself with every significant grape variety and the wine countries of the world, including a complete directory of international wineries to visit. - Dive into natural, orange and low-alcohol wines, and enjoy expert at-home food and wine matching. - Prepare for a changing world of wine, with features on everything from urban wineries to PiWI grapes.

A Taste for Wine includes ten step-by-step tasting practices in which to apply your newfound knowledge, interspersed throughout the book: 1. Classic Whites 2. Classic Reds 3. Full, Rich Whites 4. Crisp, Delicate Whites 5. Soft, Juicy Reds 6. Sparkling Wines 7. Comparing Sweetness 8. Fortified Wines 9. Full Rich Reds 10. Taste Trends

Through a Sparkling Glass will both educate and entertain you on the wonder and joy of wine and its place in our lives and culture. From the importance of ageing (wine and people) to Champagne cork removal the correct way, Epicurus to Ernest Hemingway, Moscato to Rose, and the notion ofauthentic wine happiness. An A-Z of wine stories, information and life lessons. Each essay or entry concludes with a list of key facts about the particular subject. Through a Sparkling Glass firmly places wine and all its wonder at the centre of our enjoyment of life and culture and the way we live our lives. Entries cover aspects of wine production, varieties, history and myth, tradition and custom, modern manners, the philosophy of life and celebrating the mystery of wine. A delight to dip into, Through a Sparkling Glass will inform you in the most entertaining way and introduce you to pleasures found in your wine glass. The book taps into the emerging 'emotional palate' category of wine writers such as Alice Fiering (US) and Terry Thiesse (US). This has been successfully replicated in food writing and literature. A perfect book for those who love wine, food and the finer things in life. As well as those who want to enhance their knowledge of wine but want an entertaining way to attain that information. The book will be a well-designed gift package making it the perfect gift for intelligent men or women whoenjoy wine as part of a sophisticated mix of culinary delights rather than as an academic or technical pursuit. This book lifts wine writing out of the niche market full of technical information and into the domain of human engagement and real life where wine is enjoyed and broadly experienced.

Tea lovers, rejoice! With three mini books dedicated to the history of tea, along with more than 200 flavor profiles, this collection is the perfect companion for casual or passionate tea drinkers alike.

Features:

• 3 Mini Hardcover Books: Includes 3 informative, 2-1/2 x 3 inch mini books: Tea History, Origins, Customs & Etiquette; Black, Oolong, Green, Yellow, White Tea & More; and Herbal Tea, Tisanes, Plant-Based Teas & Tea Drinks
• Unique Gift for Tea Lovers: This adorable miniature box set makes a great collector's item for tea enthusiasts
• Accessible Content: The easy-to-read guides are perfect for tea newbies and aficionados alike
• Charming Illustrations: Package features modern illustrations in crisp, bright, and bold colors
• Portable: Small size is perfect for taking on the go

New York City’s most fashionable, hilarious, and iconic ladies have put together a cocktail book of all their favorite drinks. This stylish collection brings the essence of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda to life one Cosmo, ahem, cocktail, at a time.

Get transported from your home to glitzy parties and restaurants in Manhattan through these step-by-step recipes. Each drink is expertly curated to fit Sex and the City’s chic spirit. From the classic martini to more inventive, colorful libations, there is a recipe for every character and key scene (and it includes more than a dozen drinks ordered by name on the show). With spirit-free and low-abv options, there’s something for every taste as well. Get inspired by the gorgeous photographs of finished cocktails and easy-to-follow directions.

Whether you’re hosting a high-profile gathering or spending a cozy night in for a watch party, these drinks are sure to bring a touch of the wit and glamour Sex and the City is famous for straight to your bar cart.

A Handy Book for Brewers is an in-depth scientific study of brewing. It also addresses the art of brewing and explores the many influences in the process that effect the final product. The author suggests that the successful brewer must be an unerring judge of raw material, have practical equipment, be a sound chemist and be an enthusiastic biologist.

Uncle Billy's Wine Guide for Novices is not intended for wine experts and others that consider themselves extremely knowledgeable about wine. This book is for the rest of us who want to learn more about the pleasures of enjoying wine and talking intelligent about it. About 8% of wine consumers consider themselves extremely knowledge about wine. Of these, about 3% consider themselves wine experts. This leaves the rest of us, about 92% who want to learn more about wine but don't want to become experts. Humor is scattered throughout the book to make your reading more enjoyable. The goal is to help you become more knowledgeable about wine and have fun doing so. And remember: "Always drink the wine you enjoy, and enjoy the wine you drink." William Allan Kritsonis, PhD, Author

Some people are adamant that the perfect cup of tea is Earl Grey sipped from a bone china cup. Others say it should be Darjeeling, carefully brewed in an elegant porcelain pot, while many others still favor the traditional cup served with milk and two sugars.You can sip it hot, or drink it ice cold with a sprig of mint, or brew an Indian-style chai with cardamoms and cinnamon; but however tea is prepared, the universal experience is that it provides refreshment, gentle stimulation, and good times.Some of the many tea topics in this volume include:
-- A concise history of tea and its basic preparation
-- A journey around the tea estates and small holdings of the tropics
-- Traditions of tea ceremonies from around the world
-- Recipes using tea, plus herbal and tea infusionsWhether your answer to all life's vicissitudes is to put the kettle on, or if you are simply inclined now and then to take afternoon tea, this is the book for you.