Whiskey and Spirits For Dummies by Perry Luntz (PDF)

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You are invited to join in appreciating this family of noble beverages, step-by-step, flavor-by-flavorWould you like to better appreciate fine distilled spirits? Whiskey & Spirits For Dummies is your complete guide to selecting and enjoying this family of noble beverages, flavor by flavor. From whiskey, rum, and brandy to vodka, gin, and cordials, this handy reference traces the history of distilled spirits, explains how they are made, and shows you how to evaluate, serve, and savor them. Ever wonder why the Irish spell it “whiskey” and the Scottish “whisky”? This friendly book tells you as it reveals where the first whiskeys — or “dark” spirits — originated and how they came to the United States. It also explores the origins of clear spirits and the different varieties of each. You’ll compare American and European vodkas, see how to make the new and improved all-purpose Martini, and follow the spread of flavored rums across the globe. A slew of sidebars give you fascinating tidbits of information about these spirits. You’ll also discover how to:Become a sophisticated tasterShop for the best spiritsSelect the right mixersUse spirits in cookingMake ten classic cocktailsChoose and taste cordials and liqueursKnow the nutrients in one serving of each type of distilled spiritPresent spirits to guestsSet up tasting events at homeThis thorough guide also features recipes for cooking with spirits, offering menu choices such as entrees, vegetables, and desserts that all include at least one type of spirit. Complete with an appendix of craft distillers across the United States, Whiskey & Spirits For Dummies will give you the knowledge and hands-on guidance you need to become a connoisseur of such greats as fine Scotch, Bourbon, and Cognac in no time!

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Editorial Reviews: From the Inside Flap Features recipes for cooking with spiritsThe fun and easy way® to appreciate fine distilled spiritsFrom whiskey, rum, and brandy to vodka, gin, and cordials, this guide traces the history of distilled spirits, explains how they are made, and shows you how to evaluate, serve, and enjoy them. You’ll become a connoisseur of fine Scotch, Bourbon, and Cognac in no time. Discover how toSet up tasting events at homeShop for the best spiritsBecome a sophisticated tasterCook with distilled spiritsMake ten classic cocktailsTHE DUMMIES WAY Explanations in plain English”Get in, get out” informationIcons and other navigational aidsOnline cheat sheetTop ten listsA dash of humor and funGet Smart!@www.dummies.comFind listings of all our booksChoose from many different subject categoriesSign up for eTips at etips.dummies.com From the Back Cover Features recipes for cooking with spiritsThe fun and easy way® to appreciate fine distilled spiritsFrom whiskey, rum, and brandy to vodka, gin, and cordials, this guide traces the history of distilled spirits, explains how they are made, and shows you how to evaluate, serve, and enjoy them. You’ll become a connoisseur of fine Scotch, Bourbon, and Cognac in no time. Discover how toSet up tasting events at homeShop for the best spiritsBecome a sophisticated tasterCook with distilled spiritsMake ten classic cocktailsTHE DUMMIES WAY Explanations in plain English”Get in, get out” informationIcons and other navigational aidsOnline cheat sheetTop ten listsA dash of humor and funGet Smart!@www.dummies.comFind listings of all our booksChoose from many different subject categoriesSign up for eTips at etips.dummies.com About the Author Perry Luntz, Senior Editor of Beverage Media, also publishes Beverage Alcohol Report, an international e-letter. Read more

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐Comprised of the following parts:1. Entering the Sprits worldDescribes the type of spirits and how they are made.2. Whiskeys from around the world3. Clear spirits: (Vodka, tequila, and rum)4. Brandy, cordials5. Misc; where they are briefly discuss 10 cocktails.This books covers details of whisky and spirits. Including regional differences, differences in brands, and how they are made. For those looking for information about cocktails and other mixed drinks this is not your book, as the subject is only briefly touched upon. I also wish the book would discuss more about drinking responsibly, as the subject is only briefly touched upon. Or for someone new to drinking where they might start. But I did like the book and I found it very informative.

⭐I have read quite a few books on Scotch Whisky over the years. Still I wanted to renew my knowledge on some of the other distilled beverages so I ordered this book for my Kindle. First, much of the Dummies series formating is lost in the Kindle version, but that didn’t bother me too much. However, I quickly grew tired of all of the repetition as well as the glib nature of the book (if you are not funny, don’t try to be).I agree with other reviewers that there are more errors here than one would expect in a Dummies book. The one about Sake caught my eye right away. Yes, in some parts of Japan the word “sake” is used to refer to all alcohol beverages, including “shochu”, which is a distillate of any number of materials, including sweet potato, rice and soba (buckwheat). However, it most often refers to the wine-like rice brew so tightly associated with that word in the rest of the world. The author listed sake as a distilled beverage. Although he was not technically wrong, he should have explained more about sake and it’s related spirits if he was going to mention them at all.Secondly, the Scottish island of Islay is pronounced “Eye-lah”, not “Eye-lay” as the author wrote. It may seem like a small issue but just try pronouncing it his way to a Scotsman.Overall, not a bad book to start with, but I think that an update is called for. Try “Kindred Spirits” or Michael Jackson’s “Whiskey” instead.

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⭐This book is a fun introduction to the many different distilled alcoholic beverages out there. This book describes the various kinds of distilled drinks (vodka, whiskey, tequila, etc.), what they are made from, how they are made, some of their history, and a list and description of the major brands for all the price levels. Intended for the novice, this book will disappoint most people who already know a great deal about liquor. Nevertheless, it is a useful guide for someone who knows little or nothing about the industry and hobby of alcoholic beverages. I especially enjoyed the guide for “taste testing” each specific liquor, with the advice on how to pay attention to the color, flavor, smell and feel of each drink so that you can decide for yourself which is your favorite.

⭐The author takes the reader through a short history of each major type of spirit followed by a very readable discussion on variations within the type. Brands are mentioned, if not a complete list, and some judgements are made as to differences and value, although your opinions may well differ as mine did in some cases. Some tips on tasting for comparison may move you to hold a few tasting parties. He even gets into nutrition, which is pretty tame until he gets into liquers.

⭐A pretty good introduction to whisky and spirits but much of the interesting information seems to be based on speculative legends.Pretty basic mistakes such as pronouncing Islay as eye-lay instead of eye-lah unfortunately causes the reader to question the author’s depth of knowledge. The most baffling example of this being the referral of Scottish New Years Eve as “Hoffmann” which I presume was supposed to be Hogmanay.Breadth of information is this book’s strong point – you can learn a little bit about everything….However, I personally wouldn’t quote this book to anyone you know to be an expert for fear of looking like ‘a right wee dafty’

⭐If you want a good overview on all the major spirits and whiskeys this is the place to get it in one book. You will get some history, explainations on how the various spirits are made, and walk away with a broad understanding of these distlltion and fermentation. I highly recommend if you are trying to learn the basics on this industry.

⭐I order liquor for a major grocery store. This book has really helped me learn the essentials and is filled with fun facts.After reading this book, I can talk to the customers with some degree of knowledge.

⭐Kindle edition good book to have on my phone, a few pages now and then. lots of info can be found easily.

⭐I now have several of this series and this book on spirits is great. makes me feel like a knowledgeable drinker!

⭐I’ve sold wine for more than a decade, and have always enjoyed higher end spirits as well; but never really knew where I could get a decent encyclopedia – not overly intense as some books can be. It’s a quick general reference, not an in-depth dissertation.I’ve really enjoyed using this book as a compass to try new things – including some stunning Japanese whiskeys (which I had never heard of)The attempts at humor seemed a bit forced – I think that may be more the publishers requirement that the ‘for dummies’ editors want, rather than a reflection on the authors themselves..I digress:Overall this is a great book to start with, great for the money, and set up in an easy to digest format.

⭐Love this format came quick and easy reference

⭐Didn’t really learn anything new from this book

⭐Good

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