Product Search           Bartending Guides and Publications See selections of Books on Liquors, including Bourbon, Cognac, Gin, Rum, Scotch, Tequila, Vodka, and more spirits from around the world, and at great, low prices, at Niftyhomebar.com! Single Malt and Scotch Whisky, Revised and Expanded: A Guide to Brands and Varieties by Daniel Lerner Paperback, 208 pages, Published October, 2006 This guide to single malt and Scotch whiskey is an essential resource for novices and seasoned experts alike. It includes more than 200 brands and varieties of Scotch and single malt whiskey. Ratings and detailed information on Scotch and the Scotch industry are included. Information on each brand includes the varieties’ strength, aroma, flavor, and distinguishing characteristics. The history and lore of single malt and Scotch whisky is shown in both text and color photographs. Compare at $14.95, Our Price Only $10.46 To See More Info/Buy >>> Single Malt and Scotch Whisky, Revised and Expanded Malt Whisky by Charles MacLean and Jason Lowe Paperback, 176 pages, Published October, 2006 Scotland’s national drink is available in more than 300 brands, styles, and ages, reflecting the diversity of the Scottish people themselves. This fully updated, beguiling buyer and collector’s guide--which won the Glenfiddich Visual Award--features 250 color photographs, maps, and illustrations, and combines the fascinating story of Scotch whisky’s origins with an explanation of the distilling process, including how the various waters, malts, peats, and barleys used affect the flavor and value of the mature product. Tips for conducting a proper tasting session and a directory of whisky societies are provided, as well as tasting notes for the products of every Scottish whisky distiller operating since World War II. Compare at $24.95, Our Price Only $15.71 To See More Info/Buy >>> Malt Whisky Whisky Classified: Choosing Single Malts by Flavor by David Wishart Hardcover, 224 pages, Published May, 2004 Now updated to include the latest offerings from the main Scottish distilleries, and using a unique profiling system based on whisky’s 12 dimensions of aroma and taste, this rigorously researched volume is a superb and impartial guide to single malt whiskies. Featuring 200 color photos and illustrations. In Whisky Classified, expert David Wishart eschews the confusing jargon often used to describe malts and replaces it with an objective, easily applied guide to taste. He presents the reader with a new flavor classification system—the result of many distillery visits, whisky tastings, and discussions with industry experts. The profile identifies 12 dimensions to the aroma and taste of malt whisky... more Compare at $27.50, Our Price Only $19.25 To See More Info/Buy >>> Whisky Classified: Choosing Single Malts by Flavor Bourbon at its Best: The Lore and Allure of America's Finest Spirits by Ron Givens Hardcover, 176 pages, Published April, 2006 Straight up, on the rocks, or in classic cocktails, Americans love their bourbon. Interest in premium whiskies has soared in recent years, and the many new bottlings present mash lovers with a world of difficult --and wonderful--decisions. Bourbon at Its Best is the most comprehensive guide to the drink available, with detailed descriptions of all the small-batch and single-barrel bourbons on the market today. The book also chronicles the spirit’s history, from its rural “corn likker” origins to its new upper-shelf status, and offers a host of delightful cocktail recipes, from the Old Fashioned to the newfangled. Compare at $25.00, Our Price Only $17.50 To See More Info/Buy >>> Bourbon at its Best: The Lore and Allure of America's Finest Spirits Cognac by Nicholas Faith Hardcover, 176 pages, Published October, 2005 This, the most up-to-date illustrated guide to cognac, reveals the intruiging history of this fascinating spirit and its increasing prominence in today’s markets. The first part of the book explores the intricate and diverse methods of cognac production and unfolds the extraordinary story of this brandy-producing region. The second part of the book describes how to best enjoy drinking cognac and includes cocktail recipes. There is advice on the perfect glass to use and matching different ages and styles to your taste, and even matching with cigars. The final section of the book is a directory that profiles over 100 top cognacs and is illustrated with cognac labels. There are also details of the producer and the author’s own tasting notes. Compare at $45.00, Our Price Only $31.50 To See More Info/Buy >>> Cognac Bar: Spirits, Cocktails, Knowledge by Olivier Said and James Mellgre Paperback, 224 pages, Published September, 2005 In a dynamic and fun-to-read format, The Bar comprehensively profiles the hundreds of spirits essential to any bartender's repertoire. Restaurateur Olivier Said and food writer James Mellgren outline the historical background of each spirit, how it is produced, and how best to enjoy it. This bar book, however, is not just a compilation of recipes but an erudite romp through the history of spirits, from the perspective of two veteran bartenders who have tended bar in more than 12 establishments, spanning seven cities in three countries between them. The Bar will educate, inspire, and amuse both professional and home bartenders who want to better understand the alchemy and the traditions behind their favorite cocktails. Compare at $16.95, Our Price Only $11.86 To See More Info/Buy >>> Bar: Spirits, Cocktails, Knowledge Scotch Whisky: A Liquid History by Charles MacLean Paperback, 288 pages, Published June, 2005 2005 James Beard Award Nominee - Wine and Spirits New in paperback! Whisky is widely considered the finest spirit in the world--and this is the definitive history of the "water of life." Written by the editor of Whisky magazine, and Scotland's leading writer on the subject, it's the perfect blend of anecdotes and pioneering research. Superb illustrations help tell an intriguing story that goes back as far as 2000 B.C., and that includes a cast of fascinating characters who smuggled, bribed, conspired, and advertised with a vengeance to turn whisky from a common man's drink into a proud part of the Scottish national heritage. Unfolding decade by decade, it presents names such as John Walker and Sons, Glenlivet, and Macallan, providing a treasure trove for the whisky connoisseur or anyone interested in a really good read. Compare at $24.95, Our Price Only $14.97 To See More Info/Buy >>> Scotch Whisky: A Liquid History Whiskey by Michael Jackson Hardcover, 288 pages, Published April, 2005 2006 James Beard Award Winner! Wine and Spirits Category From grain to glass, Whiskey tells you everything anything you'll ever want to know about whiskey, from storing and serving whiskey, whiskey cocktails, to pairing whiskey with food. Whether interested in the story behind aromas and flavors, what makes certain distilleries unique or how weather and environment influence taste--this is the most fascinating illustrated examination of whiskey on the market. Compare at $40.00, Our Price Only $26.39 To See More Info/Buy >>> Whiskey A Double Scotch: How Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet Became Global Icons by E. Paul Pacult Hardcover, 304 pages, Published Apri, 2005 An inside look at two brands that made Scotland's national drink a global phenomenon. A Double Scotch tells the intertwined success stories of Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet-two Scotch whisky brands recognized the world over for their unparalleled quality. Founded by Scottish grocers on Aberdeen, Chivas Regal stands as the world's most popular prestige blended Scotch. First distilled by a pistol-packing Highlander, The Glenlivet is today the top-selling single-malt Scotch in America. F. Paul Pacult explores these two iconic spirits, and tells a compelling business story of the remarkable and resourceful families who endured government interference, the threat of physical violence from illicit distillers, wars and Prohibition, and fierce competition to build two winning brands. A Double Scotch is a business book and historical account that goes down easy. Told against the backdrop of Scotland's intriguing distilling history, A Double Scotch also tells the story of a nation that's inextricably linked to its national beverage. Compare at $24.95, Our Price Only $17.46 To See More Info/Buy >>> A Double Scotch: How Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet Became Global Icons Cognac: The Seductive Saga of the World's Most Coveted Spirit by Kyle Jarrard Hardcover, 256 pages, Published March, 2005 "Rich in history and admirable scholarship. . . . It's a fine grande champagne of a book, to be savored over and over." -Patricia Wells, author of The Provence Cookbook. 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. Compare at $24.95, Our Price Only $17.46 To See More Info/Buy >>> Cognac: The Seductive Saga of the World's Most Coveted Spirit Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch, Fifth Edition: A Connoisseur's Guide to the Single Malt Whiskies of Scotland by Michael Jackson Hardcover, 448 pages, Published July, 2004 Here is the classic reference work on the subject. This book, with more than 180,000 copies sold, was the first book to give single malt scotch the systematic, in-depth treatment previously reserved for wine. In this revised edition, world-renowned spirits writer Michael Jackson has written an extensive new introduction incorporating his recent visits to every Scottish distillery. Arranged in an A-Z format of distilleries, with over 345 labels and over 800 reviewed malts, this book is the definitive guide to single malt whisky and its producers. Compare at $27.50, Our Price Only $19.25 To See More Info/Buy >>> Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch, Fifth Edition Malt Whiskey: A Taste of Scotland by Graham Moore Hardcover, 192 pages, Published June, 2004 An authoritative handsomely photographed, large-format guide to malt whisky, taking the reader on a tour of 100 regional distilleries. Like many Scottish traditions, the production of malt whisky is shrouded in romance and history. This visually stunning guide takes us, region by region, to 100 of Scotland's distilleries, imparting a wealth of insights into the industry along the way. The book looks not only at what whisky is, but also at what makes it so special. Produced with the full cooperation of leading distillers, it reveals the entire process of making whisky; it also explains label jargon, examines the various whisky-producing regions, describes all the distilleries in detail, and provides information for visitors. Compare at $50.00, Our Price Only $35.00 To See More Info/Buy >>> Malt Whiskey: A Taste of Scotland Rum by Dave Broom Hardcover, 176 pages, Published October, 2003 One of the world’s oldest and best selling spirits, often misunderstood, steeped in tradition and with a colorful though not always honorable past. This is the first comprehensive, illustrated book to cover rum’s history, production and full range of flavors. The pure rums are detailed by their island or country of origin, with an explanation of the climatic differences and productions methods that provides each with unique character. A guide to tasting and evaluating the full range of rums by style and class is provided along with a section on spiced and blended rums and how they are made and marketed. The book concludes with a directory of 180 of the world’s most notable rums complete with statistics, tasting notes, label photos and a rating from one to five stars. Beverage managers and bartenders both professional and at home, will find this an essential buying guide and very entertaining reading. Compare at $45.00, Our Price Only $31.50 To See More Info/Buy >>> Rum American Still Life: The Jim Beam Story and the Making of the World's #1 Bourbon by F. Paul Pacult Hardcover, 240 pages, Published August, 2003 The untold story of the world’s premier bourbon and the family that made it #1. American Still Life tells the intertwined true stories of America’s favorite whiskey and the family dynasty that produces it to this very day. Jim Beam is the world’s top-selling bourbon whiskey, with sales of over five million cases per year. Not a day has passed in the 207 years of Jim Beam’s existence when a Beam family member has not been master distiller. Dedicated to quality, and dedicated to the family legacy, the Beams have shepherded their particularly American spirit to the top of their industry. And they’ve done it in an industry beset by challenges, from government regulation and prohibition, to changing consumer tastes, to fierce new global competition. By creating a brand of unparalleled quality and consistency, and by tying the success of their product with the good name of the family, the Beams have established a lasting legacy as perhaps one of the greatest family business dynasties in American history... more Compare at $24.95, Our Price Only $17.46 To See More Info/Buy >>> American Still Life: The Jim Beam Story and the Making of the World's #1 Bourbon Tequila The Spirit of Mexico by Enrique F. Martinez Limon Hardcover, 184 pages, 1st Edition, Published February, 2000 Tequila today is one of the fastest-growing liquors in the world, and the growth is decidedly upscale. An entire tequila culture has developed, not only throughout Mexico but in sophisticated restaurants and bars all over the world, from New York to Los Angeles, London to Tokyo. Despite this trend, little has been published about tequila and its origins, varieties and methods of production—until now. In this delightfully visual book, author Enrique Martinez Limon takes the reader on a fascinating anecdotal journey through the history of tequila, providing complete information about how it is produced and descriptions of its legends, heroes, songs and artistic manifestations.... more Compare at $35.00, Our Price Only $24.50 To See More Info/Buy >>> Tequila The Spirit of Mexico Whisky: The Water of Life by Helen Arthur Hardcover, 224 pages, 1st Edition, Published October, 2000 This lavish, richly illustrated book is a fascinating, leisurely journey through the world of whisky, from its history and how it is made, to how and where to enjoy the world's best wee dram. Read the histories of the world's most renowned distilleries, about how whisky earned its international reputation and its unique mystique, and how the culture of whisky has developed and played out in politics, crime and the big business of advertising. Compare at $39.95, Our Price Only $27.96 To See More Info/Buy >>> Whisky: The Water of Life Handbook of Whisky by Dave Broom Hardcover, 160 pages, Published September, 2000 Meet the men who make the drink treasured around the world?and the bestselling spirit of all. Follow the liquor's spread from Europe to America as Scottish and Irish distilleries were driven off their land, and brought whisky into the new world. One by one, find out the secrets of single malts and blended brands. Compare at $19.95, Our Price Only $15.96 To See More Info/Buy >>> Handbook of Whisky Cognac : A Liquid History by Salvatore Calabrese Hardcover, 272 pages, Published March, 2002 It's called the "noble spirit" and "king of brandies"--and who better to explain why than the world expert on cognac and celebrated bartender Salvatore Calabrese. This royal drink is his obsession, and before you're through with these elegantly illustrated, information-filled pages, it will be yours, too. Calabrese introduces you to the leading families and houses in the business and, decade by decade, gives the fascinating history of cognac (a delicious tale, with a backdrop of sin and seduction). Here, too, are the personal stories of those in the small area in France who produce the golden liquid, a summary of the distillation process from grape to cask to bottle, tasting notes for a selection of the finest vintages, tips of the trade, and handsome photography. An insightful reflection on a very special liquor. Compare at $34.95, Our Price Only $27.96 To See More Info/Buy >>> Cognac : A Liquid History Whiskey by Thiery Benitah Hardcover, 192 pages, Published April, 2002 The first book in Whiskey explores the history and traditions of whiskey, where it originated and how it is made today. There is a special section devoted to whiskies of the world, and a practical buyer's guide listing shops and clubs completes the volume. The second book takes the reader on a tour of individual whiskies from the historic distilleries that make these precious drinks and guides the amateur to the whiskey most likely to suit his palate. Each whiskey is presented via clear, easy-to-read table detailing its qualities. 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