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The Kings County Distillery Guide to Urban Moonshining
How to Make and Drink Whiskey
ISBN: 9781419709906
(HB - E)
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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 frst 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 pro-vides 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 North America's hottest mixologists and chefs and an opinionated guide to building your own whiskey collection.
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