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The Kings County Distillery Guide to Urban Moonshining

How to Make and Drink Whiskey
By Colin Spoelman and David Haskell
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The Kings County Distillery Guide to Urban Moonshining by Colin Spoelman and David Haskell is a fascinating exploration of the craft of modern home distilling. The book delves into the history of moonshining in the United States and offers practical insights into producing your own whiskey. It's both an informative guide and an engaging read for anyone interested in the art of distillation.
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If you have a passion for crafting your own spirits or are fascinated by the history and culture of distilling, this book offers an engaging dive into the world of home-brewing. With its blend of practical advice and entertaining tales, it provides insight into the art of moonshining while inspiring you to embark on your own distilling adventures.

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The Kings County Distillery Guide to Urban Moonshining

A spirited, richly illustrated look into America's age-old love affair with whiskey, the book is an introduction to how whiskey is manufactured and produced; an investigation into its history; a tour through contemporary whiskey culture; and a memoir of the author's own experience.

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A new generation of urban bootleggers is distilling whiskey at home, and cocktail enthusiasts have embraced the nuances of brown liquors. Written by the founders of Kings County Distillery, New York City's first distillery since Prohibition, this spirited illustrated book explores America's age-old love affair with whiskey.

The Kings County Distillery Guide to Urban Moonshining begins with chapters on whiskey's history and culture from 1640 to today, when the DIY trend and the classic cocktail craze have conspired to make it the next big thing.

For those thirsty for practical information, the book provides a detailed, easy-to-follow guide to safe home distilling, complete with a list of supplies, step-by-step instructions, and helpful pictures, anecdotes, and tips.

The final section focuses on the contemporary whiskey scene, featuring a list of microdistillers, cocktail and food recipes from the country's hottest mixologists and chefs, and an opinionated guide to building your own whiskey collection.

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The Kings County Distillery Guide to Urban Moonshining by Colin Spoelman and David Haskell is praised for its honesty and transparency, providing a refreshing educational take on the myths and facts of moonshining and the whiskey industry.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419709906

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 October 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 157.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 580g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Colin Spoelman, a former rooftop moonshiner from Kentucky, and David Haskell, the great-grandson of a Prohibition-era bootlegger from New York, founded Kings County Distillery in 2010 to make small-scale batches of moonshine, bourbon, and other whiskeys. Spoelman also works in architecture and Haskell is a deputy editor at New York magazine.

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