A Glass Apart is a complete guide to the profiles, production, history, and revival of Irish pot still whiskeyBeautifully illustrated work on the history and production of Ireland’s national drink―of interest to casual drinkers and connoisseurs alikeAdored by the Victorians, forged by bootleggers, forgotten by the 50s and tragically tied to Ireland’s ghost town landscape of disused distilleries, …
Those who discover malt whisky quickly learn that the malts made on the Isle of Islay are some of the wildest and most characterful in the malt-whisky spectrum. In PEAT SMOKE AND SPIRIT, Islay’s fascinating story is uncovered: from its history and stories of the many shipwrecks which litter its shores, to intimate descriptions of the beautiful wildlife, …
Bourbon: a Savor the South® cookbook (Savor the South Cookbooks)
Did you know that bourbon must be made in America and aged for at least two years in new American oak barrels that are charred on the inside? In this spirited little cookbook, Kathleen Purvis explores the history, mythology, and culinary star power of this quintessential southern liquor. On the scene in Kentucky, home to most bourbon makers, …
This book is a backstage pass into the world of small-scale distilling of whiskies, gins, vodkas, brandies, and more. The reader, the ultimate spirits aficionado, will learn how water and grain are transformed into the full range exquisite, timeless liquors. There are few books available that explore the actual craft of distilling in such detail. Most of the …
Jack Daniel’s Cookbook: Stories and Kitchen Secrets from Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House
If you’ve ever ventured seventy miles south of Nashville to the quaint farming town of Lynchburg, you already know that it is justifiably famous for two things: Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 and the legendary spread of Southern cooking at Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House. The recipes in this collection combine two of Tennessee’s most celebrated cultural treasures …
Now here’s a volume you can really drink to! Something’s brewing in these pages, and it’s moonshinea word that evokes fascination, curiosity, and a warm sense of nostalgia. Never before has there been such a richly illustrated, thorough, and entertaining celebration of the history of making fine distilled spirits. Take a trip through moonshining’s past: travel from its …
The Kings County Distillery: Whiskey Notes: Tasting and Distilling Logbook
This is a great time for whiskey. Craft distillers and established whiskey makers alike are offering spirits that defy convention, and the popularity of the beverage is growing exponentially. Conceived by the proprietors of Kings County Distillery, this handsome set of journals is designed to guide the whiskey enthusiast through a personal exploration of the multifaceted spirit. The …
But Always Fine Bourbon : Pappy Van Winkle and the Story of Old Fitzgerald
“But Always Fine Bourbon” is the story of the Stitzel Weller Distillery, which, for a large part of the 20th century was known for making the finest bourbon in the world. It’s the tale of the Van Winkle family, of the legendary “Pappy” Van Winkle, of an era when businesses were still run by larger-than-life men who had …
Southern Living Bourbon & Bacon: The Ultimate Guide to the South’s Favorite Foods
“This is not a diet book,” says author Morgan Murphy, who takes readers on a rollicking trip as he explores the South’s favorite flavors. A high-proof adventure, Bourbon & Bacon includes 140 of the South’s most amazing recipes that use one (or both) of these smoky ingredients. Morgan’s collections of cocktails, new infusions, punches, appetizers, main courses, sides, …
Whiskey: A Spirited Story with 75 Classic and Original Cocktails
Whiskey cocktails that go well beyond the Old-FashionedAfter decades of being seen as an old man’s drink, whiskey is booming in popularity. Craft distilleries are popping up all over the United States, making whiskeys not just from corn, rye, and malted barley, but also from grains such as quinoa, blue corn, and triticale. Cocktail lovers, moving away from …