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Would you like to better appreciate fine distilled spirits? Whiskey & Spirits <br />
For Dummies is your complete guide to selecting and enjoying this family of <br />
noble beverages, flavor by flavor. From whiskey, rum, and brandy to vodka, gin, <br />
and cordials, this handy reference traces the history of distilled spirits, <br />
explains how they are made, and shows you how to evaluate, serve, and savor <br />
them.<br />
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Ever wonder why the Irish spell it “whiskey” and the Scottish “whisky”? This <br />
friendly book tells you as it reveals where the first whiskeys — or “dark” <br />
spirits — originated and how they came to the United States. It also explores <br />
the origins of clear spirits and the different varieties of each. You’ll compare <br />
American and European vodkas, see how to make the new and improved all-purpose <br />
Martini, and follow the spread of flavored rums across the globe. A slew of <br />
sidebars give you fascinating tidbits of information about these spirits. You’ll <br />
also discover how to:<br />
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* Become a sophisticated taster<br />
* Shop for the best spirits<br />
* Select the right mixers<br />
* Use spirits in cooking<br />
* Make ten classic cocktails<br />
* Choose and taste cordials and liqueurs<br />
* Know the nutrients in one serving of each type of distilled spirit<br />
* Present spirits to guests<br />
* Set up tasting events at home <br />
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This thorough guide also features recipes for cooking with spirits, offering <br />
menu choices such as entrees, vegetables, and desserts that all include at least <br />
one type of spirit. Complete with an appendix of craft distillers across the <br />
United States, Whiskey & Spirits For Dummies will give you the knowledge <br />
andhands-on guidance you need to become a connoisseur of such greats as fine <br />
Scotch, Bourbon, and Cognac in no time! <br />
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Table of Contents<br />
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Introduction.<br />
Part I: Entering the Spirits World.<br />
Chapter 1: Discovering Distilled Spirits.<br />
Chapter 2: How Distilled Spirits Are Created.<br />
Chapter 3: Enjoying Spirits.<br />
Part II: Whiskeys from Around the World.<br />
Chapter 4: Sipping the Irish Whiskeys.<br />
Chapter 5: Saluting the Scots.<br />
Chapter 6: American Cousins: Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey.<br />
Chapter 7: More Whiskeys from America and Other Parts of the World.<br />
Chapter 8: Channeling the Canadians.<br />
Part III: Surfing the White Waters: A Guide to "Clear" Spirits.<br />
Chapter 9: Getting the Goods on Gin.<br />
Chapter 10: Vodka: Toasting the Russians.<br />
Chapter 11: Tequila: Unearthing the Aztecs.<br />
Chapter 12: Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum.<br />
Part IV: Enjoying the "After Dinner" Specials.<br />
Chapter 13: Cultivating Brandy.<br />
Chapter 14: Collecting Cordials, Lining Up Liqueurs.<br />
Part V: The Part of Tens.<br />
Chapter 15: Ten (or so) Classic Spirits Cocktails.<br />
Chapter 16: Ten Spirited Dishes.<br />
Chapter 17: Ten Nutrition Profiles of Alcohol Beverages.<br />
Chapter 18: Ten (or so) Health Benefits of Moderate Drinking.<br />
Index. <br />
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Product Details<br />
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* ISBN: 0470117699<br />
* ISBN-13: 9780470117699<br />
* Format: Paperback, 360pp<br />
* Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated<br />
* Pub. Date: November 2007<br />
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