{"product_id":"whiskey-and-spirits-for-dummies-isbn-9780470117699","title":"Whiskey and Spirits For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eYou are invited to join in appreciating this family of noble beverages, step-by-step, flavor-by-flavor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWould you like to better appreciate fine distilled spirits? \u003ci\u003eWhiskey \u0026amp; Spirits For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your complete guide to selecting and enjoying this family of noble beverages, flavor by flavor. From whiskey, rum, and brandy to vodka, gin, and cordials, this handy reference traces the history of distilled spirits, explains how they are made, and shows you how to evaluate, serve, and savor them. \u003cp\u003eEver wonder why the Irish spell it “whiskey” and the Scottish “whisky”? This friendly book tells you as it reveals where the first whiskeys — or “dark” spirits — originated and how they came to the United States. It also explores the origins of clear spirits and the different varieties of each. You’ll compare American and European vodkas, see how to make the new and improved all-purpose Martini, and follow the spread of flavored rums across the globe. A slew of sidebars give you fascinating tidbits of information about these spirits. You’ll also discover how to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBecome a sophisticated taster\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShop for the best spirits\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelect the right mixers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse spirits in cooking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake ten classic cocktails\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose and taste cordials and liqueurs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnow the nutrients in one serving of each type of distilled spirit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresent spirits to guests\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet up tasting events at home\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis thorough guide also features recipes for cooking with spirits, offering menu choices such as entrees, vegetables, and desserts that all include at least one type of spirit. Complete with an appendix of craft distillers across the United States, \u003ci\u003eWhiskey \u0026amp; Spirits For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will give you the knowledge and hands-on guidance you need to become a connoisseur of such greats as fine Scotch, Bourbon, and Cognac in no time!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Entering the Spirits World 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Discovering Distilled Spirits 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: How Distilled Spirits Are Created 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Enjoying Spirits 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Whiskeys from Around the World 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Sipping the Irish Whiskeys 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Saluting the Scots 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: American Cousins: Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: More Whiskeys from America and Other Parts of the World 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Channeling the Canadians 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Surfing the White Waters: A Guide to “Clear” Spirits 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Getting the Goods on Gin 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Vodka: Toasting the Russians 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Tequila: Unearthing the Aztecs 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Enjoying the “After Dinner” Specials 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Cultivating Brandy 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Collecting Cordials, Lining Up Liqueurs 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 275\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Ten (or so) Classic Spirits Cocktails 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Ten Spirited Dishes 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Ten Nutrition Profiles of Alcohol Beverages 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten (or so) Health Benefits of Moderate Drinking 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 317\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerry Luntz\u003c\/b\u003e, Senior Editor of Beverage Media, also publishes \u003ci\u003eBeverage Alcohol Report,\u003c\/i\u003e an international e-letter.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures recipes for cooking with spirits\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe fun and easy way\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e to appreciate fine distilled spirits\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom whiskey, rum, and brandy to vodka, gin, and cordials, this guide traces the history of distilled spirits, explains how they are made, and shows you how to evaluate, serve, and enjoy them. 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