Cognac
by Nicholas Faith
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This fully revised third edition of Cognac: The story of the world's greatest brandy provides an authoritative account of how the much-loved spirit is produced and matured. Nicholas Faith, the world's leading authority on cognac, explores the reasons for the spirit's complex character, and reveals its fascinating history. Cognac is an extraordinary and unparalleled collection of insights into the world's finest brandy.The first edition of this book, published in 1986, won the Veuve Clicquot show more award in the US and the Deinhard/Wine Magazine award in Britain. In 2005 the second edition was awarded the André Simon prize, Britain's premier wines and spirits writing prize. This new edition includes a fully updated directory of the top producers and their brandies - including the author's tasting notes - and two new sections on tasting and mixing: a selection of cognac cocktails and how to make them, and revelations on the associations made between brandy and food. This completely updated edition of Nicholas Faith's classic guide is a thorough and engaging resource - the essential companion for every cognac enthusiast. show lessTags
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- Food & Cooking, Nonfiction, History
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- 641.253094465 — Applied Science & Technology Home economics & family management Food, Cooking & Recipes / Meals, Picnics Drinks Distilled liquor, spirits Brandy
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- TP599 .F35 — Technology Chemical technology Chemical technology Fermentation industries. Beverages. Alcohol
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