This is a celebration of the unique charms of Irish drink. Telling the history of Dublin's Guinness, as well as its Cork competitors, Beamish and Murphy's, it also unravels the complex distilling processes of Irish whiskeys, and explains how they differ from their Scottish rivals.
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When one thinks of Ireland, several images immediately spring to mind: rolling green countryside dotted with sheep, St. Patrick, and, well, drinking. While Scotch may be the whiskey of the world, the Irish actually invented the glorious nectar as well as other internationally celebrated potions. Records of Irishmen distilling uisce beatha ("water of life") date back several hundred years before the legal license was granted to the Old Bushmills distillery in 1608. Along with a detailed account of whiskey, food and wine writer Booth also explores Ireland's other great gift to the drinking world?stout, or, as Joyce called it, "the sacred pint," providing a history of the brew as well as an overview of the popular brands. The volume also includes a chapter on Waterford crystal, a selection of Irish toasts, and a recipe for Irish coffee. Overall, Booth serves up a history of Irish spirits that's as full-bodied as the draughts themselves. Recommended wherever there is interest.?Michael Rogers, "Library Journal"
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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