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"The school of sophisticated drinking" traces the deep-seated lineage of drinking in the social, political, and even scentific developments of our culture. Inspired by an ongoing series of lectures at Berlin's legendary Potsdamer Strasse cocktail den, the Victoria Bar, this comprehensive books delves into the sociopolitical significance of and technological innovations behind a familiar wine or spirit-- brandy, vodka, whisky, rum, gin, tequila, and champagne-- and shares plenty of tales of libational adventure. Whether you're an expert drinker or a novice barfly, it'll give you plenty to contemplate inside your glass. --- From back cover.
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Vodka, Rum, Social aspects, Tequila, Liquors, Brandy, Gin, Champagne (Wine), HistoryShowing 1 featured edition. View all 1 editions?
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The school of sophisticated drinking: an intoxicating history of seven spirits
2015
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1771641193 9781771641197
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Originally published in German as Victoria Bar, Die Schule der Trunkenheit, Metrolit Verlag BmbH and Co., KG, Berlin, 2013.
Preface: why we drink & why this book -- Foreword by Kevin Brauch -- First semester: brandy -- Second semester: vodka -- Third semester: whisky -- Fourth semester: rum -- Fifth semester: gin -- Sixth semester: tequila -- Seventh semester: champagne -- Cocktail recipes -- Notes -- Selected Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-244).
Issued also in electronic format.
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