Mezcal: The History, Craft & Cocktails of the World's Ultimate Artisanal Spirit
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (792 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0760352615 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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and while the other two are very informative and good reads, this beautiful book Glenn R This is my third book on Mezcal since I discovered the artisanal spirit just this past April, and while the other two are very informative and good reads, this beautiful book, (covers and pictures both) is by far the best! Very well written, with great structure, it is a great teacher and product guide, and explains the cultural history, production and vast differences of the amazingly complex Mezcals produced. I'm almost done reading it and anxious to check out the drink recipes. This is an excellent and nuanced book about a liquor that usually isn't Phillip Fraser This is an excellent and nuanced book about a liquor that usually isn't well understood. Great job by Ms. Janzen
Beautifully produced and authoritatively written, this is the definitive guide to exploring and unraveling the mysteries of this extraordinary handcrafted spirit. And while big liquor is beginning to jump aboard the bandwagon, most mezcal is still artisanal in nature, produced using small-batch techniques handed down for generations, often with agave plants harvested in the wild.?Join author Emma Janzen as she presents an engaging primer on all things mezcal: its long history, the craft of distilling it, and a thorough guide to many of the most common agaves used in production an
Long overdue, the mezcal boom has erupted in bars across America. You’re going to want to learn all about this glorious spirit, and Emma Janzen’s Mezcal: The History, Craft & Cocktails of the World’s Ultimate Artisanal Spirit tells you what you need to know. - Rick Bayless