Lonely Planet's Global Distillery Tour by Lonely Planet Publications Staff

$29.99 AUD

Category: Wine & Drinks | Series: Lonely Planet Ser.

Explore the exciting world of spirits with Lonely Planet. Featuring the best distilleries and bars in over 30 countries, we'll tell you where to go and what to taste - from gin, bourbon and whisky to vodka, cachaca, tequila and more. Includes unmissable regional drinks from South Africa, Canada, the USA , Mexico, Japan, Indonesia, France, Italy, the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Within each of the 33 countries in Lonely Planet's Global Distillery Tour, we've organised the distilleries alphabetically by region. Each distillery has a suggested must-try drink or tasting experience and also recommended local sights so you can explore the local area in between tasting sessions. We've also included bars that are best-in-class for their selection of one particular drink, such as arak in Lebanon or tuak in Malaysia. At the back of the book, you'll find a section dedicated to cocktails: our take on the best mixology magic in the world, and the bars that serve them. Contributions come from specialist spirit reviewers, writers and bloggers. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. ...Show more

Jeremy Oliver Wine Guide 2019 by Jeremy Oliver

$29.99 AUD

Category: Wine & Drinks | Reading Level: 5 Cooking

This expert guide takes out the mystery and adds some fun into ensuring you know exactly which Australian wines to look for this coming year. Jeremy Oliver, author of the bestselling Australian Wine Annual narrows his focus and selects the very best Australian wines: by variety, by region, and by occasi on - with his favourite choices for every budget and even a few tips for cellaring. Interweaving the hundreds of selections, Jeremy guides us through the wine-making process - further informing our choices - and ensures we know all we need to know about appreciating, handling and storing wine. He also guides us through his favourite cellars in every Australian wine-making region, making this book the ideal companion both at home and while travelling. The book is rounded out with Jeremy's annual awards for the best available Australia wines in several price brackets. ...Show more

Coffee How to Buy It How to Brew It by Jason Scheltus

$24.99 AUD

Category: Wine & Drinks

Want to perfect your home brew? Or hone your barista skills? Let this book be your definitive guide to making the very best coffee.   From espresso expert Jason Scheltus, this book will help elevate your morning coffee to absolute brew perfection. Each step of the process--from the farm to your m ug is unpacked. You'll learn about the properties of beans, like growing conditions, varieties, picking, drying, and roasting. Then the real nitty-gritty stuff: grinding, tamping, extraction, and manual brewing methods. How do steaming techniques differ between whole milk and soy, or from oat to almond? This ultimate coffee guide tells all.   For those playing at home, this book demystifies the inscrutable realm of coffee paraphernalia. Chemex versus pour over. Moccamaster or Moka Express. Syphon and Cold Brew. Learn how to choose the right gadgets for your needs, keeping your countertop free of needless appliances. Did you know that there are seven different classifications of coffee grounds? Most homebrewers are, tragically, using the wrong one. Jason explains how to get your grind right, so you'll achieve the perfect coffee every time.   Whether you're a professional barista using a custom-built La Marzocco, or still clinging to the same ragged French press from your freshman dorm, there's always room to improve your coffee skills. ...Show more

Australian Wine Vintages 36th Edition by Robert Geddes

$34.99 AUD

Category: Wine & Drinks

Halliday Wine Companion 2019 by James Halliday

$39.99 AUD

Category: Wine & Drinks

Halliday Wine Companion is recognised as the industry benchmark for Australian wine. The 2019 edition has been completely revised to bring you up-to-the-minute information. In his inimitable style, Halliday shares his extensive knowledge of wine through detailed tasting notes with points, price, value s ymbol and advice on best-by drinking, as well as each wine's closure and alcohol content. He provides information about wineries and winemakers, including vineyard sizes, opening times and contact details.   ...Show more

A Natural History of Beer by Rob DeSalle; Ian Tattersall; Patricia J. Wynne

$44.99 AUD

Category: Wine & Drinks

A celebration of beer--its science, its history, and its impact on human culture What can beer teach us about biology, history, and the natural world? From ancient Mesopotamian fermentation practices to the resurgent American craft brewery, Rob DeSalle and Ian Tattersall peruse the historical record and traverse the globe for engaging and often surprising stories about beer. They explain how we came to drink beer, what ingredients combine to give beers their distinctive flavors, how beer's chemistry works at the molecular level, and how various societies have regulated the production and consumption of beer. Drawing from such diverse subject areas as animal behavior, ecology, history, archaeology, chemistry, sociology, law, genetics, physiology, neurobiology, and more, DeSalle and Tattersall entertain and inform with their engaging stories of beer throughout human history and the science behind it all. Readers are invited to grab a beer and explore the fascinating history of its creation. ...Show more

The Essential Guide to Whisky by Gilbert Delos

$49.99 AUD

Category: Wine & Drinks

What are the distilleries' secrets to the creation of a whisky with a unique flavour? From the Scottish Lowlands to the island of Islay, from Irish whiskey to bourbon, they are all the result of artful production processes which are imbued with the richness of natural elements such as the purity of Scot tish water springs. To know a little more about this product, a wide selection of brands are presented in this book, featuring their original bottles, their specific qualities and the history of the men who created them. Each brand tells the story of a spirit that recently celebrated its 500th anniversary. 325 colour photographs ...Show more

A Mixologist's Guide to Making Cocktails: 200 of the World's Best Cocktail Recipes by Jordan Spence

$19.99 AUD

Category: Wine & Drinks

Master the art of mixology with these easy infographic cocktail recipes. Preparing a first-class cocktail relies upon understanding the ingredients and the complex alchemy of how they work together. In this book, each beautifully designed infographic presents the measurements in easy-to-see glass propo rtions and instructs on which garnish and type of glass should be used for each drink. From coolers and coladas to slings, sours and screws, this book includes over 200 recipes for both old favourites and modern inventions. An informative introduction gives details on equipment needed, glassware, bar stocking and the basic techniques to get you started. Whether you like Gin, Tequila, Rum, Vodka, Champagne or Whisky, this book is a must-have for any cocktail drinker. ...Show more

1001 Wines You Must Try Before You Die by Neil Beckett (General Editor)

$39.99 AUD

Category: Wine & Drinks

The definitive guide to the best wines from all over the world, fully revised and updated for 2018.

Wine Trails: Australia and New Zealand by Lonely Planet Publications Staff

$34.99 AUD

Category: Wine & Drinks | Series: Lonely Planet Ser.

Following the success of Wine Trails, we now bring you 40 perfect weekends in Australia and New Zealand wine country, introducing vineyards in regions including the Clare Valley, Margaret River, Hawkes Bay, Tamar Valley and Marlborough, as well as celebrating secret gems off the beaten path. Wine Trail s - Australia & New Zealand is perfect for travel enthusiasts with a passion for wine. It includes detailed itineraries recommending the most interesting wineries and the best places to stay and where to eat in 40 wine regions near major cities. Winemakers offer personal insights into what wines to taste and why they're special, and help you understand a place, its people and their traditions through the wine that's made there. Entries are accompanied by gorgeous photos, maps and in-the-know authors. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. ...Show more

Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2019 by Hugh Johnson

$19.99 AUD

Category: Wine & Drinks

The brand new edition of the unrivalled and bestselling Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book. Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is the essential reference book for everyone who buys wine - in shops, restaurants, or on the internet. Now in its 42nd year of publication, it has no rival as the comprehensive, up-t o-the-minute annual guide. Hugh Johnson provides clear succinct facts and commentary on the wines, growers and wine regions of the whole world. He reveals which vintages to buy, which to drink and which to cellar, which growers to look for and why. Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book gives clear information on grape varieties, local specialities and how to match food with wines that will bring out the best in both. This new edition also contains a special supplement on Organic, Natural and Biodynamic wines. ...Show more

1001 Whiskies You Must Try Before You Die by Dominic Roskrow (General Editor); Jim Murray (Foreword by)

$39.99 AUD

Category: Wine & Drinks

Time-honoured, luxurious and naturally made, whisky has a noble heritage unparalleled by any other spirit. 1001 Whiskies You Must Try Before You Die takes you on a fascinating global whisky tour - from Scotland and Ireland through North America, Japan, India and the rest of the world, providing insight into the 1001 best and most exciting whiskies ever made - from the established classics, such as Scotland's Springbank, to emerging greats from Japan. Each evocative review traces the heritage of the single malt, grain, blend or bourbon selected, and reveals the particular production methods used in its formation. Detailed and tantalizing tasting notes complete the text - whether tempting your palate with light citrusy flavours, warm, spicy overtones, or hints of everything from earthy peat and bitter chocolate to sweet syrup. An invaluable resource for whisky afficionados everywhere, 1001 Whiskies You Must Try Before You Die explores the traditional tipple's incredible diversity, introduces you to a host of often new, and sometimes rare, finds, and is sure to enhance your appreciation and enjoyment of the drink in all its forms. A unique and inspirational guide to the mouthwatering world of whisky. ...Show more