After-Dinner Drinks : Choosing, Serving, Enjoying

For everyone who's ever wondered about the difference between cognac & Armagnac, or whether brandy really has to be served in a snifter, here is an entertaining, informative guide to the most popular after-dinner drinks. Author Beckmann, who has spend three decades traveling extensively in Europe, observing & sampling a wide variety of after-dinner drink traditions, offers lively profiles of all the classics, from port to eau de vie de poire. Full of intriguing historical facts, practical explanations, & evocative photos, this book offers a pleasurable way to expand your knowledge & your palate. You'll learn how & why these varied spirits are made, what they taste like, how they are served, & which brands or vintages you must try. Color photos.Beckmann, Jon is the author of 'After-Dinner Drinks : Choosing, Serving, Enjoying', published 2003 under ISBN 9780756770150 and ISBN 0756770157.