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A new generation of urban bootleggers is distilling whiskey at home, and cocktail enthusiasts have embraced the nuances of brown liquors. Written by the founders of Kings County Distillery, New York City’s first distillery since Prohibition, this spirited illustrated book explores America’s age-old love affair with whiskey. It begins with chapters on whiskey’s history and culture from 1640 to today, when the DIY trend and the classic cocktail craze have conspired to make it the next big thing. For those thirsty for practical information, the book next provides a detailed, easy-to-follow guide to safe home distilling, complete with a list of supplies, step-by-step instructions, and helpful pictures, anecdotes, and tips. The final section focuses on the contemporary whiskey scene, featuring a list of microdistillers, cocktail and food recipes from the country’s hottest mixologists and chefs, and an opinionated guide to building your own whiskey collection.

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Harry N. Abrams
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October 22, 2013
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"The moonshining world is notoriously full of orally-perpetuated misinformation and the legitimate whiskey industry is full of marketing lies and half-truths; Spoelman and Haskell have thankfully defied those traditions and released an educational book of honesty and transparency." (Serious Eats)

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Colin Spoelman, a former rooftop moonshiner from Kentucky, and David Haskell, the great-grandson of a prohibition-era bootlegger from New York, founded Brooklyn’s Kings County Distillery in 2010 to make small-scale batches of moonshine, bourbon, and other whiskeys. Spoelman is a full-time distiller and writer; Haskell is deputy editor at New York magazine.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harry N. Abrams; First edition (October 22, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1419709909
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1419709906
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.19 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.13 x 0.88 x 9.25 inches

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 6, 2018

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About five years ago my wife put her foot down and forbade me to cram any more books into my library, which was then besmirching its august paneled formality with about 500 books more than its 1,500 design capacity. Time for Kindle. But sometimes the subject is too basic or important to reside in cloudy obscurity, and I am driven to sneak a real one in. Such was the case here. Because my bar has a similar overcrowded dishevelment with its outrageous assortment of American whiskeys, the topic was too important to relegate ignominiously into an iPhone carried in my back pocket. Not that I actually drink very much, as a long history of severe migraines has forced a severe level of moderation, but there is something about exploring one of the complex scents of caramel with perhaps lilac or licorice and then letting it absorb through the tongue and mucosal lining of the mouth without having to swallow that produces a sensation that demands a top-shelf, flesh-and-blood copy of this book. I was not disappointed, and the book has delivered as much pleasure as the whiskey it extols. I solved the problem of the crowded library by giving my son-in-law some crystal brandy snifters and making room for the book in the bar. It does not have to be read linearly. Flip to the back and there are some great recipes - the reading of which is as enjoyable as the consumption should be. Elsewhere inside is a compendium of fascinating whiskey collections by famous distillers. There is a series of chapters describing the history of some of our great nation's foremost whiskey distillers. If you are inclined toward do-it-yourself projects, there are how-to chapters! Just open the book and read where ever you find yourself. If you are a beer drinker, forget this book. Scotch lovers will find limited pleasure, but
for you Pappy fans, this is a must! And I join another reviewer who begged for canvas reproductions of some of the genealogical charts for framing.

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Victor Williams

Fascinating.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 11, 2021

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This book is above my technological development, but I still find this text still to be very interesting. This is very good.

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Just about everything Whiskey

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 18, 2013

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I'm not much of a whiskey drinker but neither am I a teetotaler. As a beekeeper I've had some experience with honey having turned to alcohol, though, and I've made a few batches of beer, too. But I've always had a thought of making some 'whiskey'. Even contacted the ATF offices some years back. Now that I've some time available the idea has reemerged and I was surprised to learn of 'The Kings County Distillery'. Kings county is Brooklyn and I'm a native of that N.Y.C. borough.

I decided to read the book before I toured the distillery and found that Colin Spoelman and David Haskell have included more information on the subject of whiskey in their "Guide to Urban Moonshining", than I had hoped for. Their information on the history of whiskey making held my interest as did all about distilling. It isn't a how to book per se, but Included is information on stills and still making, and there are links for purchasing stills and equipment as well as recipes. I enjoyed it all immensely.

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Larry M.

This is a highly informative and thoughtful barrel of information ...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 17, 2018

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This is a highly informative and thoughtful barrel of information on the current state of whiskey in America. Reminds me of the ancient wisdom that says "when the student is ready the teacher (master) will appear". Have read a lot of books on the topic this year, thankfully Spoelman and Haskell put it all together and it is starting to make some sense to me. I appreciate the authors willingness to put themselves "out there" with informed judgement and direction. The cover and title do not fully reveal the information inside but this one has already found a place on my reference shelf.

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Kevin Cinq-Mars

Excellent for beginners looking to get an idea of what making whiskey is all about

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 17, 2013

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The book is well written, and goes into depth well beyond what the casual internet search would give you about distilling, moonshine, and whiskey in general.

The first couple of sections on the history of whiskey in the US contain some interesting nuggets of information, but frankly they're a bit boring.

The section about where and how various American whiskeys are made and why they taste the way they do is something everyone who drinks should read.

The sections on distilling are very informative, but perhaps not as thorough as the title might suggest.

All in all, a very good read, but especially for people who know nothing at all about distilling.

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Jamie Beam

Very interesting read

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 23, 2021

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It is a great gift, that I almost kept to read it first.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 15, 2019

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If you're considering buying this book, stop thinking and pull the trigger. I know two other distillers who have built complete distilleries using only this book as a guide. It doesn't have EVERYTHING, but it has enough information to teach how to make whiskey. Very simple. Very straightforward. Step by step.

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Joanthan Peterson

Bartender approved. Grab a glass of bourbon and sit down with this book.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 16, 2013

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As a bartender I found it extensive and detailed enough to satiate my desire for more knowledge than the average drinker is likely seeking, and yet Haskell has a concise and approachable writing style that makes it accessible for the lay drinker or newly of age looking for a better path than copious amounts of Keystone and Natty Ice.

Not only a very decent intro to distilling at home, but a very insightful look at the whiskey business as a whole. It takes you through the entire process from harvest to point of sale, and is sure to teach something to even the most seasoned of bourbon drinkers.

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MW

Best book I've read in years. Recommended.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 11, 2014

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A great book. It explains a whole lot of stuff about how to distill alcohol & does it in style.

It starts out explaining that distilling alcohol is illegal (at least in the UK and USA). No really. You can go to jail.

It goes on to explain that it can be dangerous too -- it tells the story of 5 guys in America who blew themselves up trying to make their own moonshine.

Having got the safety briefing out of the way, it goes on to provide a cracking history of moonshine in the south of America, how to do it & explains in great deal all the subtle nuances and details.

For anyone who enjoys a whisky, whiskey or bourboun, this is a brilliant book to have.

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Tennessee Lass

Really interesting

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 20, 2020

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What a faboulous read - it's taken me ages to read it as there's so much stuff I want to remember!

NYRangers

Easy read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 21, 2020

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