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The Wine Bible – A Bartenders Guide to Wine

The Wine Bible – A Bartenders Guide to Wine

by Julia Tunstall | Nov 9, 2015

The first edition of this book is one of my long-time favorites for learning the basics of wine. With the second edition comes updates and rewrites and even more reason to own this great wine guide.

The Cocktail Chronicles by Paul Clarke: Book Review

The Cocktail Chronicles by Paul Clarke: Book Review

by Julia Tunstall | Aug 17, 2015

This book is a great starter for new cocktail lovers or bartenders just getting started with classic drinks.

The Drunken Botanist Book Review

The Drunken Botanist Book Review

by Julia Tunstall | Apr 20, 2015

Most of our spirits & liqueurs are made from, well, plants. This book is all about those plants and why they matter.

Bitters by Brad Parsons: Book Review

Bitters by Brad Parsons: Book Review

by Chris Tunstall | Mar 23, 2015

This is probably one of the books that made the biggest difference in my cocktails. Here’s why.

The Spirit of Gin: Book Review

The Spirit of Gin: Book Review

by Julia Tunstall | Jan 26, 2015

If you like Gin and appreciate a beautifully designed book, it’s worth making room for The Spirit of Gin on your bookshelf (or coffee table!)

Book Review: Liquid Intelligence, by David Arnold

Book Review: Liquid Intelligence, by David Arnold

by Julia Tunstall | Dec 2, 2014

Everyone’s talking about Dave Arnold’s new book, “Liquid Intelligence”. Here are my thoughts on what’s great about it and who would like it!

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