The ultimate guide to Scotch whisky. Why does Scotch whisky taste as it does? Where do the flavours come from? How might they have changed over the years? The flavour of Scotch whisky is as much influenced by history, craft and tradition as it is by science. Whiskypedia explores these influences. Introductory sections provide an historical overview, and an explanation of the contribution made by each stage of the production process. Each entry provides a brief account of the distillery's history and curiosities, lists the bottlings which are currently available, details how the whisky is made, and explores the flavour and character of each make. Fully revised and updated edition with new entries on the latest distilleries at Ardross, Bonnington, Burnobennie, The Cair, Falkirk, Holyrood Park and Lagg.

Cocktails have an unwavering, timeless style, so become a purveyor of fine drinking with this collection of classic and contemporary recipes. The Art Of Mixology offers a stunning anthology of cocktail recipes to make at home. You'll find an informative introduction packed with all the essential knowledge any experienced or novice mixologist could ever need. Illustrated, hardback book featuring 200 recipes for classic cocktails and curious concoctions to suit every occasion The drinks are grouped by spirits featuring Gin & Vodka; Rum, Whiskies & Brandy; Bubbles (both naughty and nice); Something Different and MocktailsCocktails range from a Singapore Sling, a Buck's Fizz, and a Cosmopolitan to a Highland Fling, a Brandy Julep, and a Baby Bellini. All recipes are simply written, even novice cocktail makers are guaranteed a perfect result every timeAn indispensable book for the budding mixologistExplore the art of mixology with this stylish guide

Our brand new and up to date whisky map shows over 150 distilleries on our exceptionally clear road mapping, allowing you to navigate to your chosen destination. Enlarged inset map of Speyside & clearly defined production regions allows you to plan your distilleries tour according to your taste buds! Distilleries are indexed with addresses and full contact details and clearly defined as those with and without visitor facilities. The best thing to go with your dram apart from a splash of water. Foreword by Blair Bowman, whisky consultant Over 150 whisky distilleries shown with & without visitor facilities Clearly defined whisky producing regions Exceptionally clear road mapping with mileage markers Index to distilleries with full address & contact details Fun facts & information on the reverse Index to place names

Get into the party spirit with a masterclass in mixology Swap the drab for the dazzle with this concoction of moreish recipes and nifty tips that will equip you with everything you need to create a delicious array of incredible drinks. This book is the perfect companion for every cocktail lover. Whether you're a budding bartender or a maestro mixologist, this handy guide will teach you everything you need to know to host an unforgettable soiree. In this book, you will find: Delicious and crowd-pleasing cocktail recipes, including the Margarita, Tom Collins, Pina Colada, Negroni and Mai Tai Expert tips, tricks and techniques on blending the perfect drink Essential equipment for stocking the ultimate home bar Ideas and instructions for creating your own party decor Insights into the history and origins of each cocktail Shaken or stirred, flaming or fizzy, let these cocktails make any occasion all the more memorable and marvellous.

There is no escaping the impact of low and non-alcoholic beverages and the effect that it is having on the drinks sector. Clean Cocktails is a dynamic and exciting book about how to embrace this shift in conscience and the joys of staying in with friends and family to create delicious, non-alcohol Gin, Rum, Tequila, Vodka and even Rhubarb cocktails. Clean Cocktails guides you through the basic techniques of cocktail creations, showing you how to master all skills, so that even a complete novice can get to grips with it, and how to develop them in to imaginative and adventurous creations. Practical recipe instructions and inspirational colour photographs combine to give you all the information you need to create a beautiful and delicious array of low-alcohol beverages. Each recipe is created with Spencer Matthews' successful Clean non-alcohol liqueurs. This book is for everyone who wants to celebrate in style, with the healthier choice, all the taste, but no alcohol and a fraction of the calorie content.

From its roots in ancient Greek herbal medicine, the popular spirit we now know as gin was established by the Dutch in the sixteenth century as a juniper-infused tincture to cure fevers. It gained notoriety during the London 'gin craze' in the eighteenth century before enjoying a recent resurgence and a profusion of new botanical flavourings. Garnished with sumptuous illustrations depicting the plants that tell the story of this complex and iconic drink, this enticing book delves into the botany of gin from root to branch. A diverse assortment of aromatic plants from around the world have been used in the production of gin over the course of several centuries. Each combination of botanicals yields a unique flavour profile that equates to more than the sum of its parts. Understanding the different types of formulation, and the main groups of plants used therein, is central to appreciating the drink's complexities and subtleties. As this book's extraordinary range of featured ingredients shows, gin is a quintessentially botanical beverage with a rich history like no other.

The Craft Gin Guide is the only guide to Britain and Ireland's craft gin distilleries and gin bars. This second edition of The Craft Gin Guide is an updated, revamped guide to all the best craft gins, gin bars and distilleries to visit across Britain and Ireland. It features returning distilleries and many new additions. This is a practical guide to sourcing and buying some superb gins with supplier's addresses and websites. With more than 300 small batch distillers and dedicated gin bars in the UK and Ireland, here's the perfect guide to help you discover them all. Many small gin distillers are not just producers but interesting places to visit for buying, for tasting and for learning about gin. This guide is filled with carefully researched information on those most worth seeking out. They are often run by enterprising, independent-minded people who are fun to meet: * Discover the best bars- all the UK's cities have gin bars, with London and Edinburgh having the most; * Seek out the best distillers - distillers, although concentrated in the cities, can also be found deep in the heart of the countryside. This guide has one or two page entries on who we feel are the most interesting and worth discovering; * Know your craft gin - discover the range of brands and tastes available; * All the essential information - opening times of bars and distilleries, web addresses, plenty of photographs plus interesting things to do and see nearby, making gin a fun day out. Written by the internationally renowned gin expert, David T. Smith, here is an invaluable guide to the finest gins being produced in Britain and Ireland. This is an ideal gift for the gin lover in your life as well as being a handy personal reference.

In the winter of 1920, the 25 year-old Masataka Taketsuru, with his new wife Rita in tow, arrived in Campbeltown, a small town on the west coast of Scotland. With the help of Professor Wilson of the Royal Technical College in Glasgow, the young Japanese had been fortunate enough to secure an invitation to undergo practical training in pot still whisky manufacture at the Hazelburn Distillery, then the largest of the Campbeltown distilleries. Under the guidance of chief technician Peter Margach Innes, Taketsuru was able to delve into all aspects of whisky manufacture. Four months later, he had completed this report. Taketsuru would go on to establish his own company - Nikka Whisky. Today Nikka's whiskies are known the world over, and frequently win awards.

In Dave Arnold s world, the shape of an ice cube, the sugars and acids in an apple, and the bubbles in a bottle of champagne are all ingredients to be measured, tested, and tweaked.

With Liquid Intelligence, the creative force at work in Booker & Dax, New York City s high-tech bar, brings readers behind the counter and into the lab. There, Arnold and his collaborators investigate temperature, carbonation, sugar concentration, and acidity in search of ways to enhance classic cocktails and invent new ones that revolutionize your expectations about what a drink can look and taste like.

Years of rigorous experimentation and study botched attempts and inspired solutions have yielded the recipes and techniques found in these pages. Featuring more than 120 recipes and nearly 450 color photographs, Liquid Intelligence begins with the simple how ice forms and how to make crystal-clear cubes in your own freezer and then progresses into advanced techniques like clarifying cloudy lime juice with enzymes, nitro-muddling fresh basil to prevent browning, and infusing vodka with coffee, orange, or peppercorns.

Practical tips for preparing drinks by the pitcher, making homemade sodas, and building a specialized bar in your own home are exactly what drink enthusiasts need to know. For devotees seeking the cutting edge, chapters on liquid nitrogen, chitosan/gellan washing, and the applications of a centrifuge expand the boundaries of traditional cocktail craft.

Arnold s book is the beginning of a new method of making drinks, a problem-solving approach grounded in attentive observation and creative techniques. Readers will learn how to extract the sweet flavor of peppers without the spice, why bottling certain drinks beforehand beats shaking them at the bar, and why quinine powder and succinic acid lead to the perfect gin and tonic.

Liquid Intelligence is about satisfying your curiosity and refining your technique, from red-hot pokers to the elegance of an old-fashioned. Whether you re in search of astounding drinks or a one-of-a-kind journey into the next generation of cocktail making, Liquid Intelligence is the ultimate standard one that no bartender or drink enthusiast should be without."

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.

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.

The first book to bring together 100 great shots you can light on fire! A bartender's or drink lover's book that includes recipes for 100 "hot shots" - combos you can make and then light on fire! Whether the drinks are for festive occasions, to woo a love interest, to try what's being served in bars across the country, or simply to feel the effects of a great shot, this book has it all.

2016 was officially the "year of gin" in the UK, with sales topping GBP1 billion! The brilliantly botanical spirit is much more than tonic's sidekick, it's sophisticatedly sippable, and adds depth and flavour to any drink. This beautifully illustrated book will introduce you to a host of cocktails from the classic to the cutting edge, and showcase the versatile potential of gin. In Gin Made Me Do It, gin aficionado and cocktail maven Jassy Davis explains everything you need to know: how to choose the perfect blend, mix the ultimate martini, and deliver delicious cocktails for every occasion. From the perfect G&T and updates on classics like the Aviator and the Vesper, to a wide range of herbaceous cocktails, the recipes in this book are fresh, flavourful, and fun. 60 delicious recipes are illustrated with bright and beautiful original artwork in a book that makes a lovely gift for your friends-or yourself!

The most definitive guide to the new revolution in single malt whiskey across the globe, complete with cocktail recipes, bottle reviews, tasting notes, distiller interviews, and contributions from award winning experts! THE NEW SINGLE MALT is the only book on the market devoted solely to new world Single Malt Whiskeys and old world cutting edge Single Malt Scotches. This distinguished guide to the most discerning of beverages is a worthy collection of whiskeys from around the globe, classic and creative cocktail recipes, and full-color photographs throughout. Never before has a book taken such an in-depth look at the old and new world malts from near and far. THE NEW SINGLE MALT WHISKEY is the most up-to-date and definitive guide to the current revolution happening in single malt whiskey.

Including a 64-page book, gin infuser, metal spirit measure and cocktail stirrers, this tin will inspire you to try new craft gins and become a gin expert!

A beautiful, fuss-free collection of infographic recipes for the world's best-loved cocktails.

Choose a recipe to suit your level of cocktail confidence – from Americano to Zombie via Cuba Libre and Negroni. While you're mixing, read about the origins of each drink and learn a fun fact. You'll impress your friends, quench your thirst and up your cocktail game in no time.

For cocktail novices and serious home bartenders, this is the ultimate, beautifully illustrated companion.

With easy to follow clear instructions, this book contains more than 30 recipes for making liqueurs and infusions, featuring a wide range of tastes and ingredients from blackberries and chili to Turkish delight and chocolate. This is the essential practical guide for anyone wanting to explore the world of spirited infusions, whether to create the most amazing bespoke drinks collection, make the most of seasons fruits and foraging trips, or host sparkling cocktail parties.

Drink deliciously and magickally with this exquisite compendium of potent mystical beverages, with witchy wisdom from author Shawn Engel and expertly crafted cocktails from mixologist Steven Nichols. For thousands of years, witches young and old have concocted mysterious potions to heal, to divine the future, to get in touch with the energies of the planet-and just to have fun. In this enchanting compendium of 40 drink recipes, mystical maven Shawn Engel shares her thoughts on what to imbibe for power, energy, and amusement. Written in tandem with the award-winning cocktail writer and developer Steven Nichols, this collection presents a broad range of drinks for every purpose. Whether it's a trio of beverages celebrating the energies of the maiden, mother, and crone (with notes of pomegranate, fig, and smoke respectively), or an eminently sippable mint-based money magick brew for prosperity, this book is a party with a purpose. Not only are these drinks fun and shareable, they also contain ingredients with ancient magickal significance. For example, the 'Keep it Hexy' is not only a delicious vodka-based cocktail perfect for kick-starting a memorable evening, it also contains black pepper to return a hex to sender, sage to cleanse an evil eye, and blackberries for protection. All recipes include energetic properties and plenty of information about magickal ingredients and why they've been used to address certain ills for millennia; some even come with invocations and rituals to amplify their power.