Halliday Wine Companion 2021 - The Bestselling and Definitive Guide to Australian Wine by James Halliday

$34.99 AUD

Category: Wine and Drinks

The annual bible for lovers of Australian wine, detailing the best wineries and vintages of the key regions.   For over thirty years James Halliday has been Australia's most respected wine critic, and his Halliday Wine Companion is recognized as the industry benchmark for Australian wine. A best-s elling annual, the Halliday Wine Companion is the go-to guide for wine ratings, regions, best varietals, winery reviews and a curated selection of the best wines in Australia. The 2021 edition has been completely revised to bring readers up-to-the-minute information.   In his inimitable style, Halliday shares his extensive knowledge of wine through detailed tasting notes with points, price, value symbol and advice on best-by drinking, as well as each wine's closure and alcohol content. He provides information about wineries and winemakers, including vineyard sizes, opening times and contact details. The perfect self-purchase or gift for the wine lover in your life.   ...Show more

Intoxicating: Ten Drinks that Shaped Australia by Allen, Max

$32.99 AUD

Category: Wine and Drinks

The fiery burn of rebellion rum, a thirst-quenching gulp of ice-cold beer, the medicinal tang of restorative bitters... What did the drinks that shaped Australia first taste like? In search of answers, award-winning writer Max Allen takes us on a personal journey through Australia's colourful and comple x drinking history, glass in hand. We taste the fermented sap of the Tasmanian cider gum, enjoyed by Indigenous people long before European invasion, sip 'claret' and 'sherry' in the cool stone cellars of the country's oldest wineries, sample 150-year-old champagne rescued from a shipwreck and help brew an iconic 1960s Australian lager. Allen also shares recipes for historic cocktails to try at home (Blow My Skull, anyone?), introduces many of the characters from Australia's boozy history and offers a glimpse of how our drinking culture might evolve in the future. Whatever your pleasure, Intoxicating illuminates the undeniable place alcohol has in Australia's history. ...Show more

The West Australian Wine Guide 2020 by Ray Jordan

$24.95 AUD

Category: Wine and Drinks

The Curious Bartender's Guide to Malt, Bourbon and Rye Whiskies by Tristan Stephenson

$24.99 AUD

Category: Wine and Drinks | Series: The\Curious Bartender Ser.

A captivating introduction to the world of fine whiskies, brought to you by bestselling author, restaurateur, bar-owner, and world-class drinks connoisseur Tristan Stephenson.   Tristan explores the origins of whiskey, from the extraordinary Chinese distillation pioneers well over 2,000 years ago to the discovery of the medicinal "aqua vitae" (water of life), through to the emergence of what we know as whiskey. Explore the magic of malting, the development of flavor, and the astonishing barrel-ageing process as you learn about how whiskey is made. After that, you might choose to make the most of Tristan's bar skills with some inspirational house-blends and whiskey-based cocktails. This fascinating, entertaining, and comprehensive book is sure to appeal to aficionados and novices alike. ...Show more

The Curious Bartender Vol 1: The Artistry and Alchemy of Creating the Perfect Cocktail by Tristan Stephenson

$24.99 AUD

Category: Wine and Drinks | Series: The\Curious Bartender Ser.

In this new small-format edition of Tristan Stephenson's original best-selling book, he explains the origins of the cocktail and showcases classic drinks alongside his own ingenious reinventions.   A true master of his craft, in this book bartender, restaurateur, spirit consultant, brand owner, a nd drinks author Tristan explores and experiments with the art of mixing the perfect cocktail, explaining the fascinating modern turns mixology has taken. Showcasing a selection of classic cocktails, he explains their intriguing origins, introducing the colorful historical characters who inspired or created them. Moving on, he reinvents each drink from his laboratory, adding contemporary twists to breathe fresh life into these vintage classics. Stay true to the originals with a Sazerac or a Rob Roy, or experiment with some of his modern variations to create a Green Fairy Sazerac topped with an absinthe "air" or an Insta-age Rob Roy with the "age" on the side. Also included is a reference section detailing all the techniques you will need, making this an essential anthology for the cocktail enthusiast. ...Show more

The Curious Bartender's Guide To Gin by Tristan Stephenson

$24.99 AUD

Category: Wine and Drinks | Series: The\Curious Bartender Ser.

Join the gin craze with this captivating introduction to the world of gin, plus recipes for perfect gin cocktails, brought to you by award-winning bartender and bestselling author Tristan Stephenson.   "I found it hard to stay put while reading; I constantly wanted to leap up and strike out for a liquor store to test my new knowledge." Review of The Curious Bartender's Gin Palace, The Wall Street Journal.   Join the gin craze with this captivating introduction to the world of gin, plus recipes for perfect gin cocktails, brought to you by award-winning bartender and bestselling author Tristan Stephenson.   Discover the extraordinary journey that gin has taken, from its origins in the Middle Ages as the herbal medicine "genever" to gin's commercialization. From the dark days of the Gin Craze in mid 18th Century London to the golden age that it is now experiencing.   In the last few years, hundreds of distilleries and micro-distilleries have cropped up all over the world, producing superb craft products infused with remarkable new blends of botanicals. In this book, you'll be at the cutting-edge of the most exciting developments, uncovering the alchemy of the gin production process, and the science. Follow Tristan's expertly honed recipes to enjoy a Classic Martini, Negroni, Gimlet, Aviation, Martinez and Singapore Sling at home. ...Show more

Cecil Beaton's Cocktail Book by Cecil Beaton (By (photographer))

$29.99 AUD

Category: Wine and Drinks

Drink like one of the Bright Young Things with Cecil Beaton's Cocktail Book Cecil Beaton (1904-80) was one of the most celebrated British portrait photographers of the 20th century, so renowned for his images of celebrities and high society that his own name has become synonymous with elegance, glamour and style. In the 1920s and '30s, Beaton used his camera, his ambition and his larger-than-life personality to mingle with a flamboyant and rebellious group of artists and writers, socialites and partygoers whose spirit and style cut a dramatic swathe through the epoch. Canonizing the era's "Bright Young Things" in his distinctive brand of opulent studio portraiture, Beaton worked his way up from middle-class suburban schoolboy to glittering society figure.   This miniature cocktail book features a delightful array of recipes inspired by the decadent drinks of Beaton's youth, and the fabulous friends and celebrities whom he photographed. Period classics such as the Hanky Panky, Manhatten, Negroni and Sidecar are given contemporary twists by the Head Bartender and Mixologist of the world famous Claridge's Hotel in London, which played host to some of the most extravagant Bright Young gatherings. It is illustrated with the artist's own photographs and the witty and distinctive drawings he produced throughout his life, recording people, travels and experiences, which were featured in Vogue magazine. A must-have for every well-appointed bar cart, Cecil Beaton's Cocktail Book brings to life a deliriously eccentric, glamorous and creative era. ...Show more

The Wisdom of Tea by Noriko Morishita

$24.99 AUD

Category: Wine and Drinks

For more than 25 years Noriko Morishita studied and practised the intricate ceremonies of the famous Tea Ceremony, trying to learn its complexities and achieve a perfection of movement and mood that few can master. With insight and beauty she describes her first uncertain steps following the Way of Tea as a college student, through to her gradual discovery of freedom within the very rules that once seemed to hold her back. At each phase of her unfolding life, she began to understand that the Tea Ceremony was always there to remind her that simply being present in the moment is enough. The Wisdom of Tea is a distillation of the life lessons she learned over a quarter of a century, from girlhood to adulthood. It is a book of deep wisdom and inspiration, but also a fascinating insight into an ancient ceremony. ...Show more

Drinking Like Ladies: 75 modern cocktails from the world's leading female bartenders by Misty Kalkofen; Kirsten Amann

$26.99 AUD

Category: Wine and Drinks

Drinking Like Ladies is dedicated to the proposition that a woman's place is behind the bar. . . or in front of it. . . or really any place she pleases. Acclaimed bartenders Kirsten Amann and Misty Kalkofen have scoured the globe collecting recipes--often from equally acclaimed female ba rtenders--pairing each tipple with a toast to a trailblazing lady. From gin to whiskey, tequila to punch, Drinking Like Ladies has a twist and a toast for every tippler, whatever your base spirit. ...Show more

Whisky - A Tasting Course: A New Way to Think and Drink Whisky by DK Australia

$34.99 AUD

Category: Wine and Drinks

Through a series of guided at-home tastings, you'll become familiar with the full spectrum of whisky aromas and flavours on offer - from the smoky tang of Islay peat to the sandalwood scent of Japanese oak. Find out how to engage all your senses to navigate the range of malts, grains and blended whiskie s and come to grips with different whisky styles. Take a tasting tour of the world's finest makers, including iconic Scottish distilleries and the small-scale artisan producers springing up all over the globe. And as you become more whisky-confident, you can break out of your whisky comfort zone. Do you love the honeyed sweetness of a Kentucky bourbon? If so, why not try a smooth malt that's been aged in ex-bourbon barrels? Or a creamy, oat-infused Irish craft whisky? A fact-packed know-how section helps you to read labels and make smart buys. Discover how to pour, store and serve whiskies and match them with foods. Learn to mix cocktails, from a classic whisky sour to your own signature creation. With 20 step-by-step whisky tastings, and brimming with clear infographics and jargon-busting advice, Whisky- A Tasting Coursehelps you taste your way to whisky wisdom. ...Show more

The Pikes Cocktail Book by Dawn Hindle

$42.99 AUD

Category: Wine and Drinks

George Michael, Freddie Mercury, Grace Jones, Fatboy Slim, Irvine Welsh, Boy George, Kate Moss, Kylie, LCD SoundSystem and countless other celebrities and rock royalty, have all sipped the cocktails served at the legendary Pikes Ibiza while sitting around its iconic pool and dancing in the in-house nigh tclub that used to be Freddie Mercury's suite. Now, for the first time ever, The Pikes Cocktail Book tells the story of this incredible place, with drinks recipes inspired by mischief and misbehaviour at this epicentre of Balearic excess. The 65 drinks recipes are divided into chapters such as Poolside Sunset, After Midnight and The Morning After where you can sample Captain of the Night, Sunny's Gay G&T, Golden Bird and many more. ...Show more

Wine, Terroir and Climate Change by John Gladstones

$59.95 AUD

Category: Wine and Drinks

This book is a scientific analysis of the soil and climatic factors affecting wine grape production, and thus, ultimately, wine itself. It provides a reasoned basis for the term 'terroir', and critically examines the science of climate change and how it could affect viticulture and winemaking. Dr John G ladstones is an internationally recognised authority on climate and viticulture, and among other achievements was instrumental in the establishment of the Margaret River wine district in Western Australia. 'For anyone interested in the future interaction between climate, climate change and viticulture, this book simply has to be read. Dr John Gladstones's painstaking research is the foundation for his equally carefully constructed conclusions that robustly challenge mainstream opinions. - James Halliday 'Just when I thought I had it all sorted after 18 years of travelling with Viticulture and Environment and giving a copy to all of my friends, the grand old renaissance man of viticulture has produced Wine, Terroir and Climate Change. Not only do I have to buy a whole new set of his books to give away, I have to rethink my long term viticultural strategy of defence against climate change in the much more comfortable logic he presents of the resilience of terroir. John Gladstones's intricately researched understanding of climate mechanisms and history, geology, soil and biology has created a welcome antidote to climate hysteria.' - Brian Croser 'This is the eagerly anticipated successor to Viticulture and Environment - and it does not disappoint. After a prodigious amount of research, Dr Gladstones has delivered a thought-provoking mixture of science, history and inspired deduction in this masterful work. Without any doubt, his views on the causes of climate change are controversial - and I look forward to the debate that will inevitably ensue.' - Peter Dry ...Show more