| Brandy: A Global History Contributor(s): Epstein, Becky Sue (Author) |
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ISBN: 1780233485 ISBN-13: 9781780233482 Publisher: Reaktion Books OUR PRICE: $18.95 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Cooking | Beverages - General - Social Science | Customs & Traditions |
| Dewey: 394.13 |
| Series: Edible (Reaktion Books) |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 4.8" W x 7.9" (0.75 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Made from distilled wine, brandy has a long, noble tradition of refined consumption, but it has also recently experienced a surge in popularity thanks to new cocktail trends. Brandy chronicles the history of this very popular spirit, traveling from medieval alchemists to present-day drink mixologists and exploring brandy's production and consumption from the Middle Ages to today. Delving into brandy's fascinating story, Becky Sue Epstein reveals that many cultures have contributed to the history of the beverage, from the Dutch calling the drink "burnt wine" to the Spanish colonials in Peru and California who produced the first brandies in the New World. She also explores the distillation and aging processes, and she discusses the spirit's many varieties, including the elegant, amber Cognac and the more overlooked Armagnac. In addition, Epstein offers advice on buying, storing, and serving brandy, while also providing recipes for both classic and new cocktails. Taken neat or mixed in a sidecar, Brandy is a tasty book for both connoisseurs and first-time drinkers to enjoy. |
Contributor Bio(s): Epstein, Becky Sue: - Becky Sue Epstein is a writer and journalist in the fields of wine, spirits, food, and travel. She lives in Massachusetts. |