Cognac
A Liquid History
Salvatore Calabrese(Author)
Cassell Illustrated (Publisher)
Published on 8. November 2001
Book
Hardback
272 pages
978-0-304-35874-8 (ISBN)
Description
Cognac is considered by many the finest distilled spirit in the world and over the last four years has re-invented its image in its international markets. Cognac evolved with an image of sin and seduction and this book unfolds, decade by decade, its history, secrets and untold stories. The book is split into two parts. The first part explores the rich history of cognac, while the second draws closely on Salvatore's unique tales of fine vintages and celebrations.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Illustrations
60 colour & 40 b&w plates, glossary, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 196 mm
Weight
1132 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-304-35874-8 (9780304358748)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Salvatore Calabrese was born in Italy. He is a renowned Cognac and cocktail expert and one of the UK's most celebrated bartenders. He is head barman at the Lanesborough Hotel in London and is the author of several books, including Classic Cocktails which sold over 150,000 copies worldwide, After-dinner Drinks and Classic Summer Cocktails. Salvatore now lives in London.
Content
Introduction; Part One; A short tale of Cognac; 1 The peasant and the angel; 2 A dose of Dutch courage; 3 Greed, grapes and goals; 4 A golden age; 5 Cut-throat business; 6 A struggle with a bug; 7 Fraud and recovery; Part Two; 8 Back to the future; 9 A drop of winter warmth; 10 Laws, lies and loot; Glossary; Bibliography; Index