Don’t you want to end 2018 with new books on the shelves? But which ones? There are so many books about cocktail getting released these days that someone could literally post one picture of a new book a day. We love cocktails at Spiritsfully but our focus is more about being informed about fine liquors than drinking it in 1000 different ways. So here is a selection of 5 books, you will not regret to have on your list !
Getränke-Guide: 99 x Schnaps: Die besten Craft Spirits, die man probiert haben muss. Mit Porträts der Produzenten
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Getränke-Guide: 99 x Schnaps: Die besten Craft Spirits, die man probiert haben muss.Mit Porträts der Produzenten
Thomas Kochan & Theo Ligthart
Christian Verlag
2018
Why you want that book?
Ok, it is in German. Even though not everyone is speaking the language, at least you will have the perfect list of alcoholic liquids made by people who not only care about the products and the environment but work pretty damned well. You’ll never be disappointed by any spirits from that list, surprised, maybe, disappointed, never.
The art of distilling
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The Art of Distilling, Revised and Expanded: An Enthusiast’s Guide to the Artisan Distilling of Whiskey, Vodka, Gin and Other Potent Potables
Bill Owen
Quarry
2018
Why you want that book?
The book is not only serious but also gorgeous. Makes it even easier to learn and remember this crucial steps. Without distillation none of the beauties we discussed on spiritsfully would be existing.
Baijiu
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Baijiu: The Essential Guide to Chinese Spirits
Derek Sandhaus
Penguin
2014
A good spirits connoisseur must know about other alcoholic beverages.
It refines your senses and palate and helps you to deepen your knowledge.
So go and check those books too:
ABOUT SAKE
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The Sake Handbook: All the information you need to become a Sake Expert!
John Gauntner
Tuttle Publishing
2002
Why you want that book?
The author is a sake evangelist, he knows everything about it, he loves everything about it. It’s passionnate.
Other book you can trust
All the books by John Gauntner, Hiroshi Kondo, Hayato Hishinuma, Hiroishi Akiyama
ABOUT BEER
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Comprendre tout l’univers de la bière en un clin d’oeil
Elisabeth Pierre et. al.
Hachette
2016
Why you want that book?
Many other books about beer are available. But this one is easy access, and very much interesting for a spirit learning individual (think fermentation…). This one is the French version, you’ll find English version, also by DK Publishing House.
ABOUT WINE
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Wine Folly: Magnum Edition: The Master Guide
Madeline Puckette und Justin Hammack
Avery
2018
Why you want that book?
There are so many great educational book about wines these days, that you wonder how you can still hear “I want a white Chardonnay” in restaurant, anyway, the point here is to give references of books that worth reading to expand your alcoholic knowledge. This one does. It is very visual, lively, precise and insists on taste and smell. Exactly what you need to improve your palate.
Cheers!
(And tell me what you would have recommended of course!)
