1001 Questions Every Bartender and Lounge Lizard Should Know How to Answer
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Reference Reviews
A Martini Book Trilogy of Sorts
The Martini (Book) variations
Absinthe and Flamethrowers Projects and Ruminations on the Art of Living Dangerously
This is a really outstanding book for anyone who wants to add some spice and texture to their life without losing it, or at least some fingers in the process.
AMARO
A very good book on Amaro and other assorted Italian bitters along with extensive cocktail and some cooking recipes.
American Still Life
An excellent book on American distilling.
And a Bottle of Rum A History of The New World in Ten Cocktails
Well written, entertaining, and a good reference too!
Beam Straight Up
Altogether a well done, useful and entertaining read about the Beams, the people, the bourbons and the legends.
Beverage Basics Understanding and Appreciating Wine, Beer,and Spirits
Buy it for the wine sections only,virtually nothing on beer or spirits of substance
Big Shots: the men behind the booze
Don’t waste your money on this.
Booze For Babes
Don’t let the title fool you- A great reference for anyone who wants to learn about booze !
Caribe Rum The Original Guide to Caribbean Rum and Drinks
An excellent reference for those starting to explore rum.
Chasing the White Dog
Fun reading and good reference.
Clear Thinking When Drinking
HIGHLY RECOMMEND as a teaching tool for common sense for alcohol consumption. Should be required reading for anyone over 12 years old especially college freshman !
Craft and Micro Distilleries in the U.S. and Canada (Fourth Edition)
The Whole Earth Catalog of Small Distillers (for North America)
Craze Gin and Debauchery in an Age of Reason
A bit dry even by gin standards but a worthy read.
Discovering and Mastering Single Malt Scotch Whisky
An excellent and yet still portable book that is a great reference no matter what your level of expertise.Don’t got to Scotland ( or your local ) before you read it and bring it along !
Genever 500 Years of History in a Bottle
If you want to know about Genever, buy this book!
Gin The Much Lamented Death of Madam Geneva
An excellent reference on one of my favorite subtle poisons
How to Booze and Other Unsound Advice
Guidance on drowning whatever it is and recipes for same.
How’s Your Drink?
Extremely readable and useful book on drinks.
How’s Your Drink? (Paperback Edition)
For when you don’t want to ruin your hardcover edition at the bar.
Imbibe!
Buy this book. You need to read it, and you might even enjoy it.
In Their Cups
For the poets among us – even those who don’t drink.
Kindred Spirits 2
For the cost of one bad bottle you can save yourself from a lot of mistakes
Labels and Bottles of the Craft Spirits Industry
Great reference on the micro distilled spirits labels and bottlings for students and enthusiast
Malt Whisky Yearbook 2006
The yearly reference on the state of Malt Whisky
Micro Distilleries in the U.S. and Canada 2011 Edition
The first edition of a seminal work on U.S. micro distilling
Micro Distilleries in the U.S. and Canada, 2012 Edition (Second Edition of Book)
A must have for students of drink.
Modern Moonshine Techniques
Much cheaper than the hospital bill you might get if you don’t buy this book
Mondo Cocktail A Shaken and Stirred History
The book to buy on cocktail history. Not just a great reference but an entertaining read with or without drink in other hand.