A Toast to Ireland: A Celebration of Traditional Irish Drinks [Paperback]

John Booth (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1996

Celebrating the traditional drinks of Ireland and their related social customs, a collection of drink recipes and lore discusses the history of Guinness, the distilling process of Irish whiskey, favoirte Irish toasts, and the delights of Irish coffee. Original. IP.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Roberts Rinehart Pub (June 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570980624
• ISBN-13: 978-1570980626
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,307,059 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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