Author Bob Emmons provides expert tasting notes on gin, vodka, and aquavit - from the most popular to the more obscure. He describes historical and current production methods, recent trends, and the different flavoring components of these liquors. The book includes advice on how to organize a tasting, a brief history of the martini, and a chapter of recipes for a variety of martinis and other cocktails.
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Americans in droves are rediscovering the elegance and intriguing complexity of gin and vodka. They are imbued with light bodies, engaging and pervasive flavors, and aromas as crisp as celery. That Bob Emmons appreciates every nuance of gin and vodka is perfectly evident. This is a masterful work, a fitting tribute to these centuries-old spirits. -- Robert Plotkin, Principal, Barmedia
Information on two popular spirits gets distilled in The Book of Gins and Vodkas. This 248-page volume provides a history of the liquors, a discussion of production methods, and extensive tasting notes for premium and super-premium brands. There are also cocktail recipes, Martini lore and instructions for setting up gin and vodka tastings. -- Bon Appetit
Once again, spirits author Bob Emmons has squarely hit the mark with his terrific new book . . . Clear, succinct, and packed with the keen insights of not just a true believer, but an accomplished and reliable authority. The Book of Gins and Vodkas goes down as smoothly as a crisp Gin and Tonic on a sweltering July day. -- F. Paul Pacult, author of Kindred Spirits
Timely, well conceived and evenhanded. Emmons offers 'a little history' of each white spirit and explains how each is made. He describes the leading bands and offers cocktail recipes. Give this as a present along with a brace or two of martini glasses. -- William Rice, Chicago Tribune
Information on two popular spirits gets distilled in The Book of Gins and Vodkas. This 248-page volume provides a history of the liquors, a discussion of production methods, and extensive tasting notes for premium and super-premium brands. There are also cocktail recipes, Martini lore and instructions for setting up gin and vodka tastings. -- Bon Appetit
Once again, spirits author Bob Emmons has squarely hit the mark with his terrific new book . . . Clear, succinct, and packed with the keen insights of not just a true believer, but an accomplished and reliable authority. The Book of Gins and Vodkas goes down as smoothly as a crisp Gin and Tonic on a sweltering July day. -- F. Paul Pacult, author of Kindred Spirits
Timely, well conceived and evenhanded. Emmons offers 'a little history' of each white spirit and explains how each is made. He describes the leading bands and offers cocktail recipes. Give this as a present along with a brace or two of martini glasses. -- William Rice, Chicago Tribune
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aftertaste shows, nasal burn, light oiliness, little alcohol burn, little oiliness, smooth sheeting action, strong alcohol burn, juniper nose, distilled dry gin, nosing reveals, juniper aroma, medium burn, ten distilleries, neutral grain spirit, cold compounding, black vodka, gin labels, medium legs, good viscosity, medium finish, distillation run, vodka labels, imported gins, alcohol attack, potato vodka Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, New York, Barton Brands, Midwest Grain, New Jersey, Bombay Sapphire, Big Four, Black Death, Los Angeles, Puerto Rico, Agros Trading, Glacier Potato, Great Britain, London Extra, Tanqueray Malacca, Preiss Imports, San Francisco, Western European, Archer Daniels Midland, Boston's English Market, Jim Beam Brands, Plymouth Gin, Soviet Union, Volstead Act, William Grant New!
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aftertaste shows, nasal burn, light oiliness, little alcohol burn, little oiliness, smooth sheeting action, strong alcohol burn, juniper nose, distilled dry gin, nosing reveals, juniper aroma, medium burn, ten distilleries, neutral grain spirit, cold compounding, black vodka, gin labels, medium legs, good viscosity, medium finish, distillation run, vodka labels, imported gins, alcohol attack, potato vodka Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, New York, Barton Brands, Midwest Grain, New Jersey, Bombay Sapphire, Big Four, Black Death, Los Angeles, Puerto Rico, Agros Trading, Glacier Potato, Great Britain, London Extra, Tanqueray Malacca, Preiss Imports, San Francisco, Western European, Archer Daniels Midland, Boston's English Market, Jim Beam Brands, Plymouth Gin, Soviet Union, Volstead Act, William Grant New!
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- Look Inside Great Britain Hb by Joy Richardson in Back Matter
- Dutch Courage and Other Stories (The Collected Works of Jack London - 56 Volumes) by Jack London on page 158
- Classic Vodka (Classic Drinks Series) by Nicholas Faith in Front Matter
- Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh on page 181
- Of the World Series by Facts on File Inc in Back Matter
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