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How to Pair a Cigar Like a Man

Cigars for Beginners—What to Drink With Your Cigar, from Whiskey and Bourbon to Coffee, Rum, and More

by Greg Gonzalo ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 21 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.You're already a cigar man—but when it comes to the drink beside it, you just grab whatever's around and... hope. This audiobook fixes that, for good.The right drink doesn't just sit next to a cigar; it transforms it, making a good smoke taste richer and better. And pairing is one of life's great simple pleasures, once someone shows you how without the ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.You're already a cigar man—but when it comes to the drink beside it, you just grab whatever's around and... hope. This audiobook fixes that, for good.The right drink doesn't just sit next to a cigar; it transforms it, making a good smoke taste richer and better. And pairing is one of life's great simple pleasures, once someone shows you how without the
... Read more
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Bitters

A Spirited History of a Classic Cure-All, with Cocktails, Recipes, and Formulas

by Brad Thomas Parsons ...

Narrated by Tom Beyer ...

Unabridged

6 hours 39 min

Gone are the days when a lonely bottle of Angostura bitters held court behind the bar. A cocktail renaissance has swept across the country, inspiring in bartenders and their thirsty patrons a new fascination with the ingredients, techniques, and traditions that make the American cocktail so special. And few ingredients have as rich a history or serve as fundamental a role in our beverage heritage ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Gone are the days when a lonely bottle of Angostura bitters held court behind the bar. A cocktail renaissance has swept across the country, inspiring in bartenders and their thirsty patrons a new fascination with the ingredients, techniques, and traditions that make the American cocktail so special. And few ingredients have as rich a history or serve as fundamental a role in our beverage heritage
... Read more
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Whiskey Stories

The True Spirit Behind the Labels

by Richard Thomas ...

Narrated by Phil Thron ...

Unabridged

6 hours 30 min

Pour a dram and immerse yourself in the captivating saga of whiskey—a tale as rich and layered as the drink itself.Whiskey expert Richard Thomas offers an enthralling expedition into the heart of whiskey's heritage, unfolding the rich tapestry of intrigue, innovation, and tradition that defines this storied spirit. From its ancient origins to its position today as a globally celebrated elixir, ... Read more

$23.99 USD

Pour a dram and immerse yourself in the captivating saga of whiskey—a tale as rich and layered as the drink itself.Whiskey expert Richard Thomas offers an enthralling expedition into the heart of whiskey's heritage, unfolding the rich tapestry of intrigue, innovation, and tradition that defines this storied spirit. From its ancient origins to its position today as a globally celebrated elixir,
... Read more
Audiobook

The Encyclopedia of Cocktails

The People, Bars & Drinks, with More Than 100 Recipes

by Robert Simonson ...

Narrated by Robert Simonson ...

Unabridged

9 hours 20 min

A lively A-to-Z compendium of the notable drinks, bartenders, and bars that shaped the cocktail world and produced the vibrant spirits culture we enjoy today, from two-time James Beard Award-nominated author and New York Times cocktail and spirits writer, Robert Simonson.How did the Old-Fashioned get its name, and why has the drink endured? What drinks were invented by Sam Ross? What was the Pegu ... Read more

$20.99 USD

A lively A-to-Z compendium of the notable drinks, bartenders, and bars that shaped the cocktail world and produced the vibrant spirits culture we enjoy today, from two-time James Beard Award-nominated author and New York Times cocktail and spirits writer, Robert Simonson.How did the Old-Fashioned get its name, and why has the drink endured? What drinks were invented by Sam Ross? What was the Pegu
... Read more
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Killer Cocktails

Dangerous Drinks Inspired by History's Most Nefarious Criminals

by Holly Frey, Maria Trimarchi ...

Narrated by Holly Frey, Maria Trimarchi ...

Unabridged

7 hours 16 min

From the hosts of the criminally popular podcast Criminalia, a dangerously delicious cocktail and mocktail book inspired by history’s most notorious (and notoriously overlooked) criminals.Every month, over 200,000 listeners download Criminalia to hear stories of history’s wildest and most devious criminals they never knew existed. But this isn't just any true-crime podcast—more than an engaging ... Read more

$24.99 USD

From the hosts of the criminally popular podcast Criminalia, a dangerously delicious cocktail and mocktail book inspired by history’s most notorious (and notoriously overlooked) criminals.Every month, over 200,000 listeners download Criminalia to hear stories of history’s wildest and most devious criminals they never knew existed. But this isn't just any true-crime podcast—more than an engaging
... Read more
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50 Recetas De Cócteles Que Puedes Preparar En Minutos

by Nora Elizabeth WEST, Ismail Can Karademir ...

Narrated by Sanal Sayfa ...

Unabridged

2 hours 22 min

Bienvenido al mundo de las bebidas deliciosas en cuestión de minutos.Este libro es tu pasaporte para convertirte en un extraordinario barman casero y preparar cócteles impresionantes que deleitarán tu paladar e impresionarán a tus amigos, todo ello sin complicadas recetas ni ingredientes exóticos.ImagínateloUna cálida tarde de verano en el balcón, con las luces de la ciudad parpadeando. Sostienes ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Bienvenido al mundo de las bebidas deliciosas en cuestión de minutos.Este libro es tu pasaporte para convertirte en un extraordinario barman casero y preparar cócteles impresionantes que deleitarán tu paladar e impresionarán a tus amigos, todo ello sin complicadas recetas ni ingredientes exóticos.ImagínateloUna cálida tarde de verano en el balcón, con las luces de la ciudad parpadeando. Sostienes
... Read more
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Pub

Object Lessons

by Professor Philip Howell ...

Narrated by Tim Frances ...

Series series Object Lessons
Unabridged

2 hours 44 min

Bloomsbury presents Pub by Philip Howell, read by Tim Frances"Erudite, quirky, and amusing." Sebastian FaulksObject Lessons is a series of short books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.The pub is an English institution. Yet its history has been obscured by myth and nostalgia. In this unique book, Philip Howell takes the public house as an object, or rather as a series of objects: he takes ... Read more

$22.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents Pub by Philip Howell, read by Tim Frances"Erudite, quirky, and amusing." Sebastian FaulksObject Lessons is a series of short books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.The pub is an English institution. Yet its history has been obscured by myth and nostalgia. In this unique book, Philip Howell takes the public house as an object, or rather as a series of objects: he takes
... Read more
Audiobook

Imbibe! Updated and Revised Edition

From Absinthe Cocktail to Whiskey Smash, a Salute in Stories and Drinks to "Professor" Jerry Thomas, Pioneer of the American Bar

by David Wondrich ...

Narrated by David Colacci ...

Unabridged

9 hours 31 min

Cocktail writer and historian David Wondrich presents the colorful, little-known history of classic American drinks—and the ultimate mixologist's guide—in this engaging homage to Jerry Thomas, father of the American bar.The first edition, published in 2007, won a James Beard Award. Now updated with newly discovered recipes and historical information, this updated edition includes the origins of ... Read more

$21.99 USD

Cocktail writer and historian David Wondrich presents the colorful, little-known history of classic American drinks—and the ultimate mixologist's guide—in this engaging homage to Jerry Thomas, father of the American bar.The first edition, published in 2007, won a James Beard Award. Now updated with newly discovered recipes and historical information, this updated edition includes the origins of
... Read more
Audiobook

Brief History of Gin, A: From the Gin Craze to the Cocktail Bar

by Anthony Gardiner ...

Narrated by Anthony Gardiner ...

Unabridged

1 hour 44 min

Follow the fascinating culinary history of how a rough medicinal spirit became the elegant backbone of modern mixology. Perfect for your daily commute or while relaxing with a weekend drink, this energetic narrative explores four centuries of evolving beverage culture.Whether you are a curious home bartender hosting a dinner party or a history lover seeking sophisticated trivia, this journey ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Follow the fascinating culinary history of how a rough medicinal spirit became the elegant backbone of modern mixology. Perfect for your daily commute or while relaxing with a weekend drink, this energetic narrative explores four centuries of evolving beverage culture.Whether you are a curious home bartender hosting a dinner party or a history lover seeking sophisticated trivia, this journey
... Read more
Audiobook

Beyond Brewing: Elevating Your Home Distilling Skills To New Heights

by Marie Koch ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Cole G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 48 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Imagine yourself crafting spirits that rival the finest artisanal brands, all from the comfort of your own home. This isn't just a dream for enthusiasts; it's a reality within reach, and "Beyond Brewing: Elevating Your Home Distilling Skills To New Heights" is your guide to unlocking that potential. This book is more than just a collection of recipes; ... Read more

$4.98 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Imagine yourself crafting spirits that rival the finest artisanal brands, all from the comfort of your own home. This isn't just a dream for enthusiasts; it's a reality within reach, and "Beyond Brewing: Elevating Your Home Distilling Skills To New Heights" is your guide to unlocking that potential. This book is more than just a collection of recipes;
... Read more
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Clubland

How the working men’s club shaped Britain

by Pete Brown ...

Narrated by Pete Brown ...

Unabridged

9 hours 31 min

The untold story of a British institution‘Brilliant.’ Alan Johnson‘Compelling.’ David Kynaston‘The beer drinkers’ Bill Bryson.’ Times Literary SupplementFerment Magazine’s Best Beer Book of the YearPete Brown is a convivial guide on this journey through the intoxicating history of the working men’s clubs. From the movement’s founding by teetotaller social reformer the Revere... ... Read more

$28.99 USD

The untold story of a British institution‘Brilliant.’ Alan Johnson‘Compelling.’ David Kynaston‘The beer drinkers’ Bill Bryson.’ Times Literary SupplementFerment Magazine’s Best Beer Book of the YearPete Brown is a convivial guide on this journey through the intoxicating history of the working men’s clubs. From the movement’s founding by teetotaller social reformer the Revere...
... Read more
Audiobook

A Brief History of Lager

500 Years of the World's Favourite Beer

by Mark Dredge ...

Narrated by Gavin Osborn ...

Unabridged

9 hours 3 min

In this fascinating book, beer expert Mark Dredge dives into the history of lager, from how it was first brewed to what role was played by German monks and kings in the creation of the drink we know so well today. From the importance of 500-year-old purity laws to a scrupulously researched exploration of modern beer gardens (it's a hard life), Mark has delved deep into the story of the world's ... Read more

$18.99 USD

In this fascinating book, beer expert Mark Dredge dives into the history of lager, from how it was first brewed to what role was played by German monks and kings in the creation of the drink we know so well today. From the importance of 500-year-old purity laws to a scrupulously researched exploration of modern beer gardens (it's a hard life), Mark has delved deep into the story of the world's
... Read more
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Weightlifter's Guide to Alcohol, A

by Trevor Clinger ...

Narrated by Chadrick McNeal ...

Unabridged

15 min

Exploring the often-overlooked relationship between alcohol and weight training, this insightful examination challenges the prevailing negative perception of alcohol within the fitness community. Delving into the nuanced effects of alcohol on various aspects crucial to bodybuilding and recreational weightlifting goals, this article offers a comprehensive analysis. Authored by a certified personal ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Exploring the often-overlooked relationship between alcohol and weight training, this insightful examination challenges the prevailing negative perception of alcohol within the fitness community. Delving into the nuanced effects of alcohol on various aspects crucial to bodybuilding and recreational weightlifting goals, this article offers a comprehensive analysis. Authored by a certified personal
... Read more
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Old Fashioned Magick

Cocktails Under Quarantine

by Bryson Granger ...

Narrated by Mike Lenz ...

Unabridged

1 hour 31 min

A bar book written during a global pandemic. ‘Old Fashioned Magick: Cocktails Under Quarantine’ is an instructional bar book written under quarantine 2020. Your guidebook for surviving quarantine with your liquor cabinet to keep you company. ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A bar book written during a global pandemic. ‘Old Fashioned Magick: Cocktails Under Quarantine’ is an instructional bar book written under quarantine 2020. Your guidebook for surviving quarantine with your liquor cabinet to keep you company.
... Read more
Audiobook

A Beautiful Pint

One Man's Search for the Perfect Pint of Guinness

by Ian Ryan ...

Narrated by Seán Burke ...

Unabridged

2 hours 22 min

Bloomsbury presents A Beautiful Pint by Ian Ryan, read by Seán Burke.The ultimate guide to Guinness and the history, culture, and facts to help you find the perfect pint—from the pub to the pour—wherever you are.We’ve all got a friend who claims to know where you can get the best pint of Guinness. From the pub to the pour, it’s just as much an experience as it is a drink. But the man who truly ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents A Beautiful Pint by Ian Ryan, read by Seán Burke.The ultimate guide to Guinness and the history, culture, and facts to help you find the perfect pint—from the pub to the pour—wherever you are.We’ve all got a friend who claims to know where you can get the best pint of Guinness. From the pub to the pour, it’s just as much an experience as it is a drink. But the man who truly
... Read more
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Liquor Cheats Hacks, Hints, Tips, And Tricks Guide

by Trevor Clinger ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

8 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Master the art of mixology with the Liquor Cheats, Hacks, Hints, Tips, And Tricks Guide! Uncover insider secrets, clever hacks, and expert tips to elevate your liquor knowledge and cocktail-making skills. Whether you're a home bartender or a spirits enthusiast, this guide is packed with tricks to create perfect pours, craft impressive cocktails, and ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Master the art of mixology with the Liquor Cheats, Hacks, Hints, Tips, And Tricks Guide! Uncover insider secrets, clever hacks, and expert tips to elevate your liquor knowledge and cocktail-making skills. Whether you're a home bartender or a spirits enthusiast, this guide is packed with tricks to create perfect pours, craft impressive cocktails, and
... Read more
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Sunny's Nights

Lost and Found at the Bar at the End of the World

by Tim Sultan ...

Narrated by Robert Malloch ...

Unabridged

8 hours 29 min

Imagine that Alice had walked into a bar instead of falling down the rabbit hole. In the tradition of J. R. Moehringer’s The Tender Bar and the classic reportage of Joseph Mitchell, here is an indelible portrait of what is quite possibly the greatest bar in the world—and the mercurial, magnificent man behind it.The first time he saw Sunny’s Bar, in 1995, Tim Sultan was lost, thirsty for a drink, ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Imagine that Alice had walked into a bar instead of falling down the rabbit hole. In the tradition of J. R. Moehringer’s The Tender Bar and the classic reportage of Joseph Mitchell, here is an indelible portrait of what is quite possibly the greatest bar in the world—and the mercurial, magnificent man behind it.The first time he saw Sunny’s Bar, in 1995, Tim Sultan was lost, thirsty for a drink,
... Read more
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The Crisp Sommelier

The Ultimate Guide to Crisp and Drink Pairings

by Neil Ridley ...

Narrated by Neil Ridley ...

Unabridged

2 hours 52 min

Bloomsbury presents The Crisp Sommelier written and read by Neil Ridley.Looking for snacking euphoria? Look no further than crisps and drinks! Whether you want to upgrade your hosting abilities, impress friends with your flavour pairing knowledge or wow your in-laws at a family picnic, drinks expert and C4 Sunday Brunch presenter Neil Ridley has got you covered.Crisps and drinks go together like ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents The Crisp Sommelier written and read by Neil Ridley.Looking for snacking euphoria? Look no further than crisps and drinks! Whether you want to upgrade your hosting abilities, impress friends with your flavour pairing knowledge or wow your in-laws at a family picnic, drinks expert and C4 Sunday Brunch presenter Neil Ridley has got you covered.Crisps and drinks go together like
... Read more
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Cuisine to Kill For

Over 50 Recipes and True Crime Stories from the World's Most Haunted Places

by Amy Bruni ...

Narrated by Amy Bruni, Steve Gonsalves ...

Unabridged

5 hours 13 min

Read by the author.From bestselling author, paranormal investigator, and Kindred Spirits co-host Amy Bruni, Cuisine to Kill For intertwines the macabre with the culinary to uncover some of history’s most gruesome true crime stories and the ghosts they left behind. Whether set in a haunted castle, a mysterious hotel, an abandoned prison, or a popular pub, these paranormal tales span the entire ... Read more

$23.99 USD

Read by the author.From bestselling author, paranormal investigator, and Kindred Spirits co-host Amy Bruni, Cuisine to Kill For intertwines the macabre with the culinary to uncover some of history’s most gruesome true crime stories and the ghosts they left behind. Whether set in a haunted castle, a mysterious hotel, an abandoned prison, or a popular pub, these paranormal tales span the entire
... Read more
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Girly Drinks

A World History of Women and Alcohol

by Mallory O'Meara ...

Narrated by Mallory O'Meara ...

Unabridged

11 hours 29 min

“At last, the feminist history of booze we’ve been waiting for!” —Amy Stewart, author of The Drunken BotanistFromLos Angeles Times bestselling author Mallory O’Meara comes a lively and engrossing feminist history of women drinking through the agesStrawberry daiquiris. Skinny martinis. Vodka sodas with lime. These are the cocktails that come in sleek-stemmed glasses, bright colors a... ... Read more

$28.99 USD

“At last, the feminist history of booze we’ve been waiting for!” —Amy Stewart, author of The Drunken BotanistFromLos Angeles Times bestselling author Mallory O’Meara comes a lively and engrossing feminist history of women drinking through the agesStrawberry daiquiris. Skinny martinis. Vodka sodas with lime. These are the cocktails that come in sleek-stemmed glasses, bright colors a...
... Read more
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Apérist®, The

A Field Guide to Apéro Life

by Ruud de Bruin ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Bill E ...

Unabridged

3 hours 29 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Apérist: A Cultural Manual for the Sacred HourWhat if the most meaningful part of your day wasn’t work, or dinner, or even dessert—but that quiet, golden hour before it all? The Apérist is your invitation into a slow-burning ritual disguised as a drink: the sacred hour of apéritif.Part history, part how-to, part design manifesto—and all heart—this ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Apérist: A Cultural Manual for the Sacred HourWhat if the most meaningful part of your day wasn’t work, or dinner, or even dessert—but that quiet, golden hour before it all? The Apérist is your invitation into a slow-burning ritual disguised as a drink: the sacred hour of apéritif.Part history, part how-to, part design manifesto—and all heart—this
... Read more
Audiobook

Oz Clarke’s Story of Wine

8000 Years, 100 Bottles

by Oz Clarke ...

Narrated by Oz Clarke ...

Unabridged

9 hours 19 min

Uncork a whole new take on the fascinating story of wine, captivatingly told by everyone’s favourite wine expert Oz Clarke.This fully updated edition takes us through the riveting twists and turns of the history of winemaking all the way to the very latest trials and innovations of the present day…Join Oz Clarke on a journey through the ages as he explores the places, the people and the bottles ... Read more

$28.99 USD

Uncork a whole new take on the fascinating story of wine, captivatingly told by everyone’s favourite wine expert Oz Clarke.This fully updated edition takes us through the riveting twists and turns of the history of winemaking all the way to the very latest trials and innovations of the present day…Join Oz Clarke on a journey through the ages as he explores the places, the people and the bottles
... Read more
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The Good Drinker

How I Learned to Love Drinking Less

by Adrian Chiles ...

Narrated by Adrian Chiles ...

Unabridged

6 hours 45 min

'I've occasionally been asked why it is that I need to go for a drink before watching the Albion play. I've always answered with something lame, along the lines of, "You wanna try watching us sober" ... where does this urge come from? I've raced off to games hours early to give me a chance to drink a lot of beer in a relatively short time ... the craic is good, usually. Sometimes it isn't, ... Read more

$31.99 USD

'I've occasionally been asked why it is that I need to go for a drink before watching the Albion play. I've always answered with something lame, along the lines of, "You wanna try watching us sober" ... where does this urge come from? I've raced off to games hours early to give me a chance to drink a lot of beer in a relatively short time ... the craic is good, usually. Sometimes it isn't,
... Read more
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Dusty Booze

In Search of Vintage Spirits

by Aaron Goldfarb ...

Narrated by Dean Gallagher ...

Unabridged

10 hours

In Dusty Booze: In Search of Vintage Spirits, journalist Aaron Goldfarb goes on an adventure in vintage spirits. This is an intoxicating story of obsessives on the hunt for old bottles of whiskey, tequila, rum, chartreuse—you name it—from estate sales, grandpa's liquor cabinet, and out-of-the-way and inner-city liquor stores that may just have a case or a few bottles lying around in the basement ... Read more

$19.99 USD

In Dusty Booze: In Search of Vintage Spirits, journalist Aaron Goldfarb goes on an adventure in vintage spirits. This is an intoxicating story of obsessives on the hunt for old bottles of whiskey, tequila, rum, chartreuse—you name it—from estate sales, grandpa's liquor cabinet, and out-of-the-way and inner-city liquor stores that may just have a case or a few bottles lying around in the basement
... Read more

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