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The North American Whiskey Guide from Behind the Bar

by Chad Berkey & Jeremy LeBlanc

A Must-Have Guide for Every Whiskey Lover

Whiskey has become one of the most popular spirits, and with so many different kinds it's hard to keep track of them all and select great new ones to try. With reviews...

The Spirit of Gin

by Matt Teacher & Arrigo Cipriani

The ultimate guide to today’s exciting gin revival with a nod to the spirit’s rich history, featuring a comprehensive review of gin distilleries, ingredients and accoutrements, distilling methods, cocktail...

Skinnygirl Cocktails: 100 Fun & Flirty Guilt-Free Recipes

by Bethenny Frankel

From four-time New York Times bestselling author, master fixologist, and “Cocktail Queen,” Bethenny Frankel, comes the ultimate drink guide for every Skinnygirl’s shelf!

Hosting a holiday party or planning...

Let's Talk Wine!

by Marc Chapleau & Vladimir Konieczny

Chapleau answers more than 120 questions in this ideal companion for wine lovers, whether beginner or connoisseur.

A Matter Of Taste

by Lucy Waverman & James Chatto

Two of Canada's top wine and food experts combine their talents in this elegant, lively, award-winning cookbook. With more than 200 delectable recipes and full-colour photography by Rob Fiocca, A Matter of Taste...

The Winemaker's Hand: Conversations on Talent, Technique, and Terroir

by Natalie Berkowitz

In these fascinating interviews, winemakers from the United States and abroad clarify the complex process of converting grapes into wine, with more than forty vintners candidly discussing how a combination of...

Sake Confidential: A Beyond-the-Basics Guide to Understanding, Tasting, Selection, and Enjoyment

by John Gauntner

An American sake expert takes you to a whole new level of insider knowledge and expertise

Good Eating's Cocktail Recipes: Mixology Tips and More Than 50 Classic and Artisanal Drinks

by Chicago Tribune Staff

Good Eating’s Cocktail Recipes presents original recipes and innovative twists on classic cocktails from the Chicago Tribune’s award-winning food and drink writers, as well as from highly respected local...

The Homebrewers' Recipe Guide

by Maura Kate Kilgore, Paul Hertlein & Patrick Higgins

Great beers to make at home, including more than 175 original beer recipes ranging from magnificent pale ales to ambers, stouts, lagers, and seasonal brews, plus tips from master brewers.

If you’re into homebrewing,...

The World's Greatest Wine Estates

by Robert M. Parker

Over the past twenty-five years, renowned critic Robert M. Parker, Jr., has visited both legendary and fledgling wineries all over the world and has tasted hundreds of thousands of wines. Only a fraction of...

The New Cider Maker's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for Craft Producers

by Claude Jolicoeur

All around the world, the public's taste for fermented cider has been growing more rapidly than at any time in the past 150 years. And with the growing interest in locally grown and artisanal foods, many new...

First Big Crush

by Eric Arnold

The story behind the bottle, First Big Crush is Eric Arnold's wild account of his year immersing himself in all things wine...and somehow not winding up in rehab.

Never having held a meaningful job for very...

A Year of Wine

by Tyler Colman

A lively and informative guide to a year of wine enjoyment and appreciation from acclaimed wine expert and blogger Tyler Colman, aka "Dr. Vino"

In A Year of Wine, award-winning educator Tyler "Dr. Vino" Colman,...

Wines of the Rhone Valley

by Robert M. Parker

Are there wines to rival the greatest first-growths of Bordeaux and the grand crus of Burgundy? Robert Parker’s answer is a resounding Yes—they are to be found among the finest wines of the Rhone Valley....

The Simple & Savvy Wine Guide

by Leslie Sbrocco

When Leslie asks her audiences what types of information they want in a new book, the overwhelming response is a portable compilation of top picks. Leslie Sbrocco's Simple and Savy Wine Guide is packed with...

Champagne: How the World's Most Glamorous Wine Triumphed Over War and Hard Times

by Don Kladstrup & Petie Kladstrup

Throughout history, waves of invaders have coveted the northeast corner of France: Attila the Hun in the fifth century, the English in the Hundred Years War, the Prussians in the nineteenth century. Yet this...

The Complete Book of Spirits: A Guide to Their History, Production, and Enjoyment

by Anthony Dias Blue

An indispensable follow-up to his classic Complete Book of Mixed Drinks, Anthony Dias Blue presents The Complete Book of Spirits, a comprehensive collection of history, lore, and tasting tips, along with recipes...

The Learning Annex Presents The Pleasure of Wine

by Allison Levine, Ian Blackburn & The Learning Annex

Learn what you need to know about wine-in a single evening!

Though more and more Americans enjoy wine each year, many still feel intimidated by the subject. The image of the wine snob - swirling glass in hand,...

Bourbon

by Dane Huckelbridge

“THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF BOURBON.”—Sacramento Bee

A Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance Bestseller

A ROLLICKING BIOGRAPHY OF BOURBON WHISKEY THAT DOUBLES AS “A COMPLEX AND ENTERTAINING” (WALL...

Uncorked: The Science of Champagne

by Gérard Liger-Belair & Hervé This

Uncorked quenches our curiosity about the inner workings of one of the world's most prized beverages. Esteemed for its freshness, vitality, and sensuality, champagne is a wine of great complexity. Mysteries...