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Viva Vodka: Colorful Cocktails with a Kick by W.Park Kerr and Leigh Beisch
From W. Park Kerr, author of Viva Margarita, come 50 recipes for elegant vodka-based cocktails, down-and-dirty shooters, refreshing patio coolers, frozen and creamy indulgences, and an array of dazzling new flavor combinations. Sure, the recipe for a classic martini is in here, but that's just the beginning. Get a Caipirovska, the Russian equivalent of Brazil's famous Caipirihna (just trade out the cacha�a for cold, refreshing vodka, sit back, and enjoy). Or try the Arrivederci Capri, a sunny little drink with citrusy lemoncello. And for the truly hardcore, the In-a-Vodka-Da-Vida section is filled with knockout recipes for shooters and shots. Viva Vodka - there's a whole lotta shakin' goin' on. Photographs by Leigh Beisch.
Hardback, 144 pp, $24.95. Buy
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The Whisky Men by Gavin D. Smith
Gavin D. Smith spent two years talking to people whose working lives have been spent in the Scotch whisky industry. He has recorded and edited the results of many conversations, which have taken place the length and breadth of Scotland, and in this book he allows the whisky-makers of Scotland to do the talking.
Paperback, 288 pp, $44.95. Buy
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Whisky: The Definitive World Guide by Michael Jackson
A must for every whisky connoisseur! Enjoy a wee nip of the "water of life" with the world's bestselling whisky writer, Michael Jackson. Embark on a global journey, from the highlands of Scotland to the trendy whisky bars of Tokyo.
Hardback, 288 pp, $69.95. Buy
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Cognac by Kyle Jarrard
Called the "brandy of the gods" by Victor Hugo, Cognac is a universal symbol of refinement and quality. In the first comprehensive history of this celebrated drink, Kyle Jarrard charts Cognac's birth in the 1500s and its transformation into the world's most coveted brandy. Along the way, he reveals how Cognac distillers weathered vineyard die-offs, the German occupation, and other challenges over the years-and offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at Hennessy, Remy-Martin, Courvoisier, Martell, and other legendary brands. For any Cognac lover, this fascinating book will make the perfect gift.
Hardback, 256 pp, $32.95. Buy
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The Complete Book of Spirits by Anthony Dias Blue
A comprehensive guide to the numerous varieties of today's liquors is organized by category and provides a history of distillation from bathtub gin to the creation of today's sophisticated products, rating major brands while sharing a wealth of shopping knowledge.
Hardback, 336 pp, $34.95. Buy
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Raw Spirit by Iain Banks
As a native of Scotland, bestselling author Iain Banks decided to undertake a tour of the distilleries of his homeland to uncover the unique spirit of the single malt. Visiting some of the world's most famous distilleries and also some of its smallest and most obscure ones, Banks embarks on a journey of discovery of the places, people and products surrounding the centuries-old tradition of whisky production. Using various modes of transport - ferries to the islands, cars across the highlands, even bicycles between bus-stops - Banks' tour of Scotland combines history, literature and landscape in an entertaining and informative account of an exploration in which the arrival is by no means the most important part of the journey.
Paperback, 320 pp, $29.95. Buy
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The Big Bad-ass Book of Shots by Paul Knorr
New in the popular 'Running Press Cyclopedia' gift-book format, 'The Big Bad-Ass Book of Shots' is a hip, authoritative guide to shots, shooters and slammers destined to become a barfly's bible
Paperback, 700 pp, $24.95. Buy
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Blood and Whiskey by Krass
This is the story of Jack Daniel, the flamboyant American legend who beat the odds to succeed in a wild whiskey subculture. It tells the story of the man behind one of the most enduring and best known brands in American history, with a focus on how the Jack Daniel brand has been created, packaged and continues to thrive today.
Hardback, 288 pp, $37.95. Buy
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Whisky by Carol P. Shaw
This fourth edition of "Collins Gem Whisky" proves that whisky continues to attract many interested followers, from those with experienced palates to beginners, who possibly feel intimidated by the range and breadth of choice available and are unsure of where to start.
Paperback, 256 pp, $12.95. Buy
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Rum by Dave Broom
The world has fallen in love all over again with rum. Now among the world's top four spirits, rum sales continue to increase steadily. Its popularity notwithstanding, this is the first full-color reference book to detail the history, various production processes, and manifestations of rum. Prolific spirits expert Dave Broom explores the complex and colorful history of rum from its beginnings among slaves in the Caribbean. He probes the intricacies of pure rum by the island or country in which each variety was first made, illuminating the role of microclimate and slightly distinct production techniques in determining style and flavor. After a section examining the multitude of blended and spiced rums on the market, Broom offers the reader de
Hardback, 176 pp, $48.95. Buy
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Raw Spirit by Iain Banks
In a bid to uncover the unique spirit of the single malt whisky, author Iain Banks has decided to undertake a tour of the distilleries of his homeland. His tour of Scotland combines history, literature and landscape in an entertaining and informative account.
Hardback, 388 pp, $59.95. Buy
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The Spirits of America by Eric Burns
American politics and culture have been greatly influenced by alcohol since colonial times. Eric Burns's witty and comprehensive book, The Spirits of America, looks at what he calls the first national pastime, and details the transformation of alcohol from virtue to vice and back again. Burns describes how liquor was thought of as both scourge and medicine. Bringing such vivid characters as Carrie Nation and other crusaders against drink back to life, Burns explains how and why Prohibition had as much to do with politics and economics and geography as it did with spirituous beverage.
, 352 pp, $90.95. Buy
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The Secret Still by Gavin D. Smith
This work covers Scottish illicit distilling. It examines the historical events and legislation that gave rise to, and sustained, its "boom" years. It follows the fortunes of the illicit distillers as successive governments tried to prevent them from plying their trade.
Paperback, 187 pp, $29.95. Buy
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The Little Book of Cognac by Christian Pessey
The history of this famous brandy, born from the Charente-native stocks and aged out of barrels of oak in the wine storehouses. Includes growing techniques, information on the industry and the technology used in the production of cognac.
Paperback, 120 pp, $18.95. Buy
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Scots on Scotch by Phillip Hills
Ignoring the lies and the fabrications that surround Scotland and her tipple, this is a text in which Scots tell the truth about their national drink. It is about whisky and the real Scotland behind the spin of advertisers and gift shops.
Paperback, 192 pp, $24.95. Buy
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The Little Book of Whisky by Thierry Benitah
Everything you want to know about your favorite subject in one handy volume.
2080106295 Everything you want to know about your favoirte subject in one handy volume.
2080106325 Famous perfumers, fashion designer film stars, and celebrities have all introduced perfumes presented in exquisite packaging designed to enchant and seduce the public. The miniature pe
Paperback, 120 pp, $19.95. Buy
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Wines and Brandies of the Cape of Good Hope by Phyllis Hands
A guide to the South African Wine industry
Hardback, 192 pp, $140.00. Buy
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Cordials from Your Garden by Pattie Vagras, Rich Gulling
Includes unique and luxurious recipes for fruit, nut, spice, coffee, and cream liqueurs, plus flavoured brandies, rums and vodkas.
Paperback, 176 pp, $19.99. Buy
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Absinthe by Barnaby Conrad
One hundred forty-four proof, notoriously addictive, and the drug of choice for nineteenth-century poets, absinthe is gaining bootleg popularity after almost a century of being banned. Due to popular demand, Absinthe: History in a Bottle is back in paperback with a handsome new cover. It is a potent brew of wild nights and social history, fact and trivia, gorgeous art and beautiful artifacts. As intoxicating as its subject, Absinthe makes a memorable gift for anyone who knows how to celebrate vice.
Paperback, 172 pp, $32.95. Buy
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Whisk(e)y by Stefan Gabanyi
Stefan Gabanyi's fascinating text presents information alphabetically by subject, including both the traditional and new whisk(e)y-producing regions of the world, different types of whisk(e)y, production methods, distillers, bottlers, parent companies, and individual brands - from single malts and classic blends to increasingly popular single-barrel bourbons. The intriguing history of whisk(e)y is woven throughout, as is the most up-to-date information, including the most recent developments in the industry and a complete listing of brands and companies by country. With so much information, and more than 500 charming illustrations by Gunter Mattei, this handsome volume is a must-have for all whisk(e)y lovers
Hardback, 368 pp, $34.95. Buy
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