Barrels and Drams: The History of Whisk(e)y in Jiggers and Shots
- ISBN-10
- 1402778651
- ISBN-13
- 9781402778650
- Category
- Whiskey
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011
- Publisher
- Sterling Publishing (NY)
- Author
- William M. Dowd
Description
"This ultimate, highly readable guide begins with the history of whiskey spanning from the fourth millennium B.C.E. to the present day. It then presents more than twenty additional enlightening and entertaining essays by well-known writers. Explore the global world of brown spirits, from the rise of micro-distillers, to the popularity of home vatting, to the ascension of whiskey around the world, and more."--P. [2] of jacket.
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