From Dram to Manhattan - Around the World in 40 Whiskey and Bourbon Cocktails by Jesse Estes

$17.99 NZD

Category: Wine, Beer & Spirits

Shake, stir, and mix your way to whiskey and bourbon connoisseur status with award-winning bartender Jesse Estes as he demonstrates how to tame these fiery spirits in 40 delicious cocktail recipes.   Shake, stir, and mix your way to whiskey and bourbon connoisseur status with award-winning bartender J esse Estes as he demonstrates how to tame these fiery spirits in 40 delicious cocktail recipes.   Master classy classic cocktails such as the Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Mint Julep, and Whiskey Sour, plus learn new creative variations that are bound to impress.   Whether you prefer a bourbon with notes of caramel, a spicy rye whiskey, a classic sturdy Scotch, or a distinctly innovative Japanese Nikka, the recipe selection includes a wide range of whiskies from around the world.   This is the perfect book for any dedicated whiskey-lover or keen home bartender to add to their collection. ...Show more

Wine Lover's Guide (incl. Ebook) by Andre Domine

$19.99 NZD

Category: Wine, Beer & Spirits

In this compact guidebook wine lovers will find documented facts and valuable tips all about wine. The reader first learns everything about wine-growing - the most important grape varieties, the significance of the terroirs, conventional and bio-dynamic forms of cultivation, vine protection and the grap e harvest. The wine cellar is the focus of the second part with the basics of wine processing, barrel development and bottle production. Traditional as well as innovative methods are described and the reader learns how the ideal wine cellar" should look. A look at the great wine countries rounds out the book. In addition to the classical wine cultivation regions new regions from around the world are presented. And finally there are valuable tips for purchasing wine - and of course enjoying it. An indispensable book for all wine lovers! ...Show more

A Field Guide to Whisky - How to Choose It, How to Drink It, How to Talk about It by Hans Offringa

$59.99 NZD

Category: Wine, Beer & Spirits

A Field Guide to Whisky is a one-stop guide for all the information a whisky enthusiast needs. With the whisky market booming all over the world, now is a perfect time for a comprehensive guide to this popular brown spirit. What are the basic ingredients in all whiskies? How does it get its flavor? Whic h big-name brands truly deserve their reputation? What are the current whisky trends around the world? And who was Jack Daniel, anyway? This abundance of information is distilled(!) into 324 short entries covering basic whisky literacy, production methods, consumption tips, trends, trivia, geographical maps and lists of distilleries, whisky trails, bars, hotels, and festivals by an industry insider. Boasting 230 color photographs and a beautiful package to boot, A Field Guide to Whisky will make a whisky expert out of anyone.   ...Show more

Fine Cider - A Look at the Producers and Makers Shaping the Contemporary Cider Movement by Felix Nash

$39.99 NZD

Category: Wine, Beer & Spirits

Exploring the fine cider movement and the people and producers behind it.   Think you know about hard cider? Well think again. It's not about flavorless fizz, or the so-called "flavored ciders" that don't actually contain any apples. The contemporary cider scene is an exciting place to spend some time , as passionate makers celebrate tradition and terroir while also embracing seasonality, innovation, and experimentation to produce characterful drinks that are quite remarkable. Fine Cider looks at this modern cider movement, charting its beginnings and introducing some of the key players in fine-cider making, as well as guiding you through the characteristics of different apple varieties, the cider-producing regions around the world, the processes and techniques of cider production, how cider is an exceptional partner with food, and, of course, recommending ciders you need to try. ...Show more

Whisky Rising : The Definitive Guide to the Finest Whiskies and Distillers of Japan: A Story in the Making by Jim (FRW) Stefan; Meehan Van Eycken

$59.99 NZD

Category: Wine, Beer & Spirits | Reading Level: General Adult

The first, most definitive guide to the exciting revolution happening in the world of Japanese whisky! Raise a glass to Japanese whisky! Whisky Rising is the essential reference with revolutionary new insights into the emerging world of Japanese whisky, featuring profiles on distilleries new and old (so me so new, they don't even have whisky yet!), interviews with master distillers and blenders, and reviews and tasting notes for the best of the best, plus a definitive catalog featuring all of the must-drink whiskies! Follow the whisky bar guide and learn something new from the nosing and drinking tips. Whisky Rising will give you a taste of the good stuff! ...Show more

Vinacular: a Wine Lover's A - Z by Scott Kennedy and John Saker

$25.00 NZD

Category: Wine, Beer & Spirits

Discover what the angel does with her share, how to spot noble rot, and what it means to engage in pigeage in this illuminating guide to wine lingo. With charming illustrations and a vibrant sense of fun, Vinacular is sure to bring a smile to lips of wine-lovers everywhere.

Curious Bartender Volume II, The: New Testament of Cocktails by Tristan Stephenson

$44.99 NZD

Category: Wine, Beer & Spirits | Series: The Curious Bartender

Tristan Stephenson is back to shake up the cocktail world once more, perfecting classic cocktails and offering his signature reinventions using his world-renowned mixology skills.   "I found it hard to stay put while reading; I constantly wanted to leap up and strike out for a liquor store to test my new knowledge." Review of The Curious Bartender's Gin Palace, The Wall Street Journal.   Tristan Stephenson is back to shake up the cocktail world once more, perfecting classic cocktails and offering his signature reinventions using his world-renowned mixology skills.   The Curious Bartender Volume II: The New Testament of Cocktails is the sixth book by bestselling author and legendary bartender Tristan Stephenson.   You'll find 64 of the finest cocktails there have been, are, or will be: 32 perfected classics and 32 game-changing reinventions of classics. Tristan makes you discover tastebuds and talents you never knew you had. He'll show you the tools of the trade, the techniques he swears by, and how to experiment to create your own cocktail sensations.   Tristan's done all the hard work for you, selflessly trying every drink known to man to uncover what partners perfectly. All you have to do is leaf through the pages of this--the holy grail of cocktail books. ...Show more

Whisky - A Tasting Course: A New Way to Think and Drink Whisky by DK Australia

$40.00 NZD

Category: Wine, Beer & Spirits

Through a series of guided at-home tastings, you'll become familiar with the full spectrum of whisky aromas and flavours on offer - from the smoky tang of Islay peat to the sandalwood scent of Japanese oak. Find out how to engage all your senses to navigate the range of malts, grains and blended whiskie s and come to grips with different whisky styles. Take a tasting tour of the world's finest makers, including iconic Scottish distilleries and the small-scale artisan producers springing up all over the globe. And as you become more whisky-confident, you can break out of your whisky comfort zone. Do you love the honeyed sweetness of a Kentucky bourbon? If so, why not try a smooth malt that's been aged in ex-bourbon barrels? Or a creamy, oat-infused Irish craft whisky? A fact-packed know-how section helps you to read labels and make smart buys. Discover how to pour, store and serve whiskies and match them with foods. Learn to mix cocktails, from a classic whisky sour to your own signature creation. With 20 step-by-step whisky tastings, and brimming with clear infographics and jargon-busting advice, Whisky- A Tasting Coursehelps you taste your way to whisky wisdom. ...Show more

The Whisky Cubes Pack - The Cool Solution to Whisky Dilution by Jim Murray

$32.99 NZD

Category: Wine, Beer & Spirits

The Whisky Cubes Packis the perfect gift for any lover of whisky. Not only does the pack contain a book informing the whisky-lover about hundreds of whisky brands and distillers in Britain, Ireland and North America, there is a guide to the process of distillation and tasting notes. In addition to this, the pack contains eight soapstone cubes which can be placed in a freezer and dropped into a glass and used as a replacement for ice, one that doesn't dilute the golden liquid. The author, Jim Murray, is one of the most respected men in whisky, on both sides of the Atlantic and his passionate views about Scotch, Irish, Rye and Bourbon are respected by those in the know. He writes in a unique style, with his passion coming through as he explains why a distillery is different to its neighbour maybe only a few miles away and showing how a slight variation in the distillation and/or storage process makes for an entirely different tasting experience. If you are already a connoisseur of whisky, want to become one, or just enjoy the occasional tipple, The Whisky Cubes Packis as welcome as your favourite dram. ...Show more

I Drink Therefore I Am: A Philosopher's Guide to Wine by Roger Scruton

$36.99 NZD

Category: Wine, Beer & Spirits

We are familiar with the medical opinion that a daily glass of wine is good for the health and also the rival opinion that any more than a glass or two will set us on the road to ruin. Whether or not good for the body, Scruton argues, wine, drunk in the right frame of mind, is definitely good for the so ul. And there is no better accompaniment to wine than philosophy. By thinking with wine, you can learn not only to drink in thoughts but to think in draughts. This good-humoured book offers an antidote to the pretentious clap-trap that is written about wine today and a profound apology for the drink on which civilisation has been founded. In vino veritas. ...Show more

A Beer in the Loire by Tommy Barnes

$32.99 NZD

Category: Wine, Beer & Spirits

Great Whiskies - 500 of the Best from Around the World by Charles MacLean

$24.00 NZD

Category: Wine, Beer & Spirits

Discover and explore every type of whisky, from the classic single and smooth blended malts of Scotland, to the lesser-known corn and rye whiskies appearing on the scene. Featuring 500 whiskies from 23 countries, Great Whiskiesis the perfect guide to today's global whisky market. Are you in search of t he Islay malt that offers the peatiest finish, or curious to know which Japanese blend combines notes of pineapple and oak? Each whisky-producing region has been covered by a specialist, with detailed tasting notes to help you choose your ideal tipple. Find out the stories behind long established whisky brands, such as Johnnie Walker, The Dalmore, or Oban, and surprise yourself with new, artisan distilleries taking the whisky world by storm. Take a guided tour along five whisky trails, covering the classic whisky-producing regions of Scotland, Japan, Kentucky, and more - complete with handy tips for distillery tours and accommodation to help you plan your ideal trip. With essential tasting notes and distillery information about each of the 500+ whiskies, as well as 24 brand new whiskies exclusive to this edition, Great Whiskiesis your comprehensive and accessible resource, all distilled into one travel-friendly pocket guide. ...Show more