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A Field Guide to Whisky is a one-stop guide for all the information a whisky enthusiast needs. With the whisky market booming all over the world, now is a perfect time for a comprehensive guide to this popular brown spirit. What are the basic ingredients in all whiskies? How does it get its flavor? Which big-name brands truly deserve their reputation? What are the current whisky trends around the world? And who was Jack Daniel, anyway? This abundance of information is distilled into 324 short entries covering basic whisky literacy, production methods, consumption tips, trends, trivia, geographical maps and lists of distilleries, whisky trails, bars, hotels, and festivals by an industry insider. Boasting 230 color photographs and a beautiful package to boot, A Field Guide to Whisky will make a whisky expert out of anyone.

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Everything Whisky Lovers Need to Know About Their Favorite Spirit:
- Who the 'Big Five' whisky nations are, and how they distill
- The dos and don'ts of whisky-food pairings
- How to discern complex flavor patterns to get the most out of your glass
- How to read a whisky label
- Which whiskies you should try immediately
- How to buy 'investment' whisky
- Why you might want to add water to your whisky but skip the ice
- The proper way to store whisky, opened and unopened
- How to conduct a tasting

With hundreds of color photographs, maps, travel and festival resources, bar recommendations, and more.

Blending your grandmother’s pickling know-how with today’s internet resources, Andrea Chesman shows you how easy it is to fill your pantry with tasty homemade sauerkraut, Salt-Cured Dilly Beans, and Rosemary Onion Confit. Explaining classic techniques in simple language, guiding you to helpful websites, and making you laugh with humorous stories, Chesman provides inspiration and encouragement for both first-time picklers and dedicated home canners. With tips on pickling everything from apples to zucchini, you’ll enjoy exploring the stunning variety of flavors that can fill a Mason jar.

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Why limit yourself to cucumbers when pickling out the best in so many vegetables and fruits? Andrea Chesman offers dozens of zesty possibilities in this comprehensive guide to pickling that features recipes for the crisp cucumbers you've always loved - dills, half-sours, bread and butters - plus delicious ideas for pickling everything from carrots to rhubarb, cabbage to pineapple.

It doesn't matter whether you have a few fresh-picked cucumbers or ten pounds of beets. Single-jar recipes, big-harvest ideas, relishes, chutneys, fermented pickles and krauts, and freezer and refrigerator variations provide pickling solutions for every situation. And once your pantry is fully stocked, Chesman provides recipes for 36 delicious ways to use your pickles in prepared dishes.

Island Mist green apple wine kit captures the sensation of biting into a crisp, crunchy green apple. It has a pleasant tartness followed by a delicious, juicy finish. It has a wonderful balance of apple flavor and a slight acidity with a firm character. Makes 6 gallons.

Discover how easy it is to make fresh dairy products at home! You don’t need a commercial kitchen or specialty ingredients to whip up your own cheeses, yogurts, and spreads. With simple step-by-step instructions that don’t require complicated aging techniques, you can add a wonderful range of tart, sweet, and nutty flavors to your cooking. From fresh buttermilk for mouthwatering pancakes to creamy mozzarella in a refreshing Caprese salad, you’ll soon enjoy the fresh flavors of your homemade dairy creations.

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You don't need a commercial kitchen or unrecognizable ingredients to whip up fresh buttermilk, goat cheese, and other dairy delights. Simper-than-you-think instructions encourage you to turn your fresh, sweet mill and cream into cultured dairy products and soft, unripened cheeses.

Enjoy your cream, homemade spreads and cheese as simple accompaniments to small bites or light meals, or as starring ingredients in more substantial side dishes, salads, entrèes, and desserts, 75 recipes - from Cheese Blintzes to Chocolate Sour Cream Cake - bring out the very best in your dairy creations.

375mL Frosted clear stretch hock wine bottles for wine, cider and more. The clear glass has a frosted appearance and accepts standard wine corks.

Island Mist raspberry peach wine combines sweet, ripe raspberries with juicy peaches to create a fruity sangria wine that is refreshing and delicious. Makes 6 gallons.

The Vintner's Reserve Riesling is refreshing and well-balanced with a smooth, full body and crisp finish. It is an excellent pairing to seafood and chicken entrees. Makes 6 gallons.

As one of the most ancient of human beverages, mead arose in part because it was easy to make. Today’s hobbyists rediscover the simplicity of making mead while reveling in the range of flavors that can result. In The Compleat Meadmaker, veteran beverage hobbyist Ken Schramm introduces the novice to the wonders of mead. With easy-to-follow procedures and simple recipes, he shows how you can quickly and painlessly make your own mead at home. In later chapters he introduces flavorful variations on the basic theme that lead to meads flavored with spice, fruits, grapes and even malt.

This giant mug holds an entire liter of beer or your favorite beverage! A mug of this size will certainly quench the biggest thirst at Oktoberfest or simply create a beautiful addition to your bar.

Beer drinkers around the globe have celebrated the art of beer drinking with this special glass! In 17th century England, skilled glassblowers displayed their talents by producing these beautiful and exotic ‘Long Glasses’, also known as ‘Ell Glasses’. They were often used in pub contests, during special occasions or to give a toast.

Assorted shapes and sizes have been produced over the years and around the world. Some of the longest glasses made were nearly one yard in height. Eventually, this glass style became known as the ‘Yard’ and its size was measured in this way.

The impractical shape and rounded bottom creates the challenge for the seasoned beer drinker who must finish the entire glass once it has been raised. The drinker is ultimately successful when they avoid becoming drenched by the final rush of beer at the bottom of the yard! This whimsical glass features a wooden stand and is truly a wonderful piece of beer culture.

Many ales and lagers can be served from this elegant and slightly taller pub glass. It has a generous 20oz volume and a more slender form which enhances aroma. This shape is not only great for lighter and more delicate beers but also for more flavorful English and Irish Stouts.

Take beer tasting to a whole new level at your home, bar or restaurant with a professional wood serving flight! This wooden board accommodates 4 tasting glasses and fits glassware with a base diameter of up to 2.25in (57mm).

* Beer tasting glasses available separately

This exquisite glass is designed to serve the delicious wheat beers of Germany known as Weizen or Weissbier. In addition to simply being beautiful, the form of the glass is particularly suited to this style and other effervescent beers.

The height of the glass preserves the higher levels of carbonation found in these styles and a slender base enhances the subtle color. Finally, the top of the glass is wide and curves inward to contain the large, fluffy head and to release the lively, delicate aromas. This glass is also great for serving draft beer and many other bubbly beers with a light or delicate character.