Art of Distilling, Revised and Expanded: An Enthusiast's Guide to the Artisan Distilling of Whiskey, Vodka, Gin and other Potent Potables

by Bill Owens, Alan Dikty, Andrew Faulkner

The Art of Distilling, Revised and Updated  presents the techniques and inspirations of the most innovative micro-distillers working today and ties it together with incredible insider photography.

In this comprehensive guide to artisan distilling, American Distilling Institute founder Bill Owens will teach you how contemporary master distillers transform water and grain into the full range of exquisite, timeless spirits.  The Art of Distilling, Revised and Updated  is your exclusive  backstage pass into the world of small-scale distilling of whiskies, gins, vodkas, brandies, and many other spirits. 

Like no other book on the subject,  The Art of Distilling  goes to lengths to explore the actual craft of distilling, in detail. Beginning with a brief history of distilling and introduction to the process itself, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the art of distilling today . 

The revised and expanded edition includes even more practical tips, tricks, and instruction and has been updated to include growth and development in the artisan distilling space over the past decade. 

The Art of Distilling, Revised and Updated  is the consummate insider's guide to distilling and its techniques.

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction, Research, Alcohol

174 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2009

Reviews

[David Schwan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an ok book about the art of distilling spirits. About 1/3 of the book covers the art, about 1/3 is an overview of many distilled spirits, and the last 1/3 is pictures and descriptions of many American craft distilleries. What's funny is how overly tall some people make their columns on their stills, almost Freudian in nature.

Overall an informative book.

[Norman S · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely coffee table book that you can actually read. It's got a bit of everything from history, to mechanics, to process, to vocabulary, with a great little bios of distillers. All with a generous helping of glossy photos. If you'd like a better general sense of how that wonderful brown liquour gets into your little brown jug, then this is the book for you!

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[Spike Gomes · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was initially disappointed after receiving this book from the seller. I thought it was going to be instructional, but instead it seemed to be a coffee table book filled with excellent shots of stills, bottles and distillers. Reading it, I found that while it wasn't an instructional book on how to distill your own whiskey, it still was a very good book on the history and production of craft distilled beverages; not to mention it does make a great coffee table book! If you're looking for an instructional book, I urge you to try another, but if you're interested in the art of distilling, the history, and some nice photos, it's worth the money.

[Cole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written and informative book. It is a coffee-table style book, with lots of pictures, but that doesn't stop it from being full of useful information (and quite a bit of trivia, too). This is not a how-to book, but none the less a good place to start if you are interested in distilling. The list of resources and books in the back does have some how-to books you can follow up with if desired. Overall an educational and entertaining read.

[Junio · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some very good photography & interesting text combine to make it like a DK picturebook for adults. It is pretty good at explaining different styles of distilled spirits, and has a great part at the end of each section where it tours notable smaller and regional distilleries.

[Smellsofbikes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good broad-focus discussion of distillation equipment, techniques, styles, and drinks, with a lot of sidebar material -- so much so that it's sometimes distracting to the thread of the book -- and a number of one-page sections on specific distillers and distilleries.

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good intro to the art of distilling, with explanations of the various types of spirits and the terminology that distillers use.

[Amber · Rating 3 out of 5]

Went into great detail, photos and illustrations are wonderful. A good reference book.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good starter book for anyone interested in distilling whiskey.

[Matt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good overview.