Everyone who loves wine has a story to tell about it, from that first sip to that special event where a particular bottle had great meaning or impact. For some, drinking good wine has become a way of life and getting to that point involves some great moments and some unfortunate lapses in judgment. The end result is a life rich with memories and good friends made so because of a most marvelous process called fermentation.

With 40 delicious variations on the classic Negroni cocktail, this is the go-to gift for Negroni lovers everywhere.

In a sea of cocktails, one is rocks above the rest: the Negroni. With its divine trinity of gin, Campari and sweet vermouth, it’s a drink simultaneously timeless and contemporary. Easy to make but complex in taste, with endless opportunities of being reimagined.

Savour a Napoli or stir a Palmasera as this brilliantly illustrated book journeys across the ages to bring you everything there is to know about the world's most beloved cocktail.

Whether you're a seasoned mixologist or a curious newcomer, cheers to the cocktail that defies convention and delights the senses.

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.

Bourbon Backroads can be read in the traditional way; simply retire to an armchair and read about how distillers made that bright amber liquid in the cut-glass tumbler standing on your side table. Or, one can use the book as a guide to visit and experience the places where bourbon's heritage was made. Kentucky is strewn with the landmarks of bourbon's long story: distilleries long-standing, relict, razed, and brand new, the grand homes of renowned distillers, villages and neighborhoods where laborers lived, Whiskey Row storage warehouses, river landings and railroad yards, and factories where copper distilling vessels and charred white oak barrels are made. Throughout the nineteenth century, distilling changed from an artisanal craft practiced by farmers and millers to a large-scale mechanized industry that practiced increasingly refined production techniques. Distillers often operated at comparatively remote sites - the "backroads" - to take advantage of water sources or transport access. As time went on, mechanization and the steam engine shrank the industry's reliance on water power and permitted relocation of distilleries to urban or rural rail-side sites. This shift changed not only our ability to consume bourbon but also how we engage with the industry and its history. Blending several topics - tax revenue, railroads, the mechanics of brewing, geography, landscapes, and architecture - this primer and geographical guide presents an accessible and detailed history of the development of Kentucky's distilling industry and explains how the industry continues to thrive.

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.

El arte de servir a los demas nos ayuda a conocer el mundo de otra manera."40 anos de experiencia en servicio al cliente interno y externo, tanto en mi pais Republica Dominicana como en la ciudad de Nueva York y Nueva Jersey en Estados Unidos. Este libro servira de gran aporte al conocimiento de aquellos que deseen convertirse en servidores profesionales brindando asi un excelente servicio hasta a los clientes mas exigentes. Un bartender debe de tener amplios conocimientos practicos y teoricos de coctelerias, licores y en general de todo cuanto concierne a su labor profesional. El camarero profesional es una persona con caracteristicas excepcionales, sus cualidades deben ser numerosas, ademas de necesitar una buena salud fisica, mental y emocional. Ser un camarero profesional requiere experiencia pero mas que eso requiere un alto grado de relaciones humanas, disciplina, responsabilidad y entusiasmo. El conocimiento incompleto de sus responsabilidades puede resultar en un servicio deficiente.

Distillation is an art. And even an ancient one. It is strange to find that the history of this oldest and still most important method of producing chemically pure substances has ever been written. The reader looking at the bibliography appended to this book might object that many data existed. This may be true but the proper history of the art from the origin up to the present time was lacking.

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.