High Spirits: A Celebration of Scotch, Bourbon, Cognac, and More

by H. Paul Jeffers

High Spirits celebrates the world of fine spirits - single-malt scotches, small-batch bourbons, fine cognacs, liqueurs, and the clear spirits (gin, vodka, and others) - with a unique blend of practical information and entertaining anecdote.
The book discusses how these spirits are made and which ones (in the author's unassailable opinion) are best. It describes both the role spirits have played in history as well as practicalities of bar setup and drink mixing. And it dispenses even measures of lore, illustrations, and good sense about these liquors in a supremely engaging way.

230 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1997

About the author

H. Paul Jeffers was an established military historian and author of seventy books. He worked as an editor and producer at ABC, CBS and NBC, and is the only person to have been news director of both of New York City's all-news radio stations. He taught journalism at New York University, Syracuse University, and Boston University.

Reviews

[Alex Lower · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of many good alcohol cultural history books.