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Ultimate Guide to Distilled Spirits

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Confused on the difference between spirits?

 

Look no further, here you will find guides and links that will make you the most informed of the bunch.  Tell the difference between Bourboun and Tennesse wiskey, light and dark rum, tequilas, and many others.  Also find some great cocktail and food recipies. 

Whiskey 

Whiskey Pages
News and features concerning scotch, bourbon, blends, Irish whiskey, and other pleasures penned by the authors of Malt Advocate.
scotchwhisky.com
Information, forum, club, and online shop dedicated to Scotch whisky.
Jack Daniel's
Producers of Tennessee whiskeys.

Whiskey Books 

The Whiskey Rebels: A Novel

Amazon Price: $17.16 (as of 10/07/2008)

Whiskey: The Definitive World Guide

Amazon Price: $26.40 (as of 10/07/2008)

Vodka 

Vodka information
collection of drink recipes for vodka, with it's origin, ingredients, alcohol ...
iVodka.com
Vodka guide with information about brands, flavors, distillers, and collectors. Vodka listings are arranged by brand or country of origin.
Smirnoff
Includes daily drinks, a cocktail generator, and electronic postcards

Vodka Books 

Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea

Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 10/07/2008)

Milk Eggs Vodka: Grocery Lists Lost and Found

Amazon Price: $13.59 (as of 10/07/2008)

Absolut Book.: The Absolut Vodka Advertising Story

Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 10/07/2008)

Tequila 

Tequila: In Search of the Blue Agave
Examines the history and lore surrounding this drink. Also contains personal views, industry information, and links.
Tequila - Viva Tequila
Information about tequila and mezcal, including production, links to ...
Tequila Shots
Dedicated to the enjoyment of Tequila in all of its many forms, with drink recipes, a taste test, and more.

Tequila Books 

The Tequila Worm

Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 10/07/2008)

Big Red Tequila

Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 10/07/2008)

Rum 

Peter's Rum Pages
Collection of rum bottle labels from all over the world.
Bacardi
Drink recipes, global bar directory, games, Bacardi history, and rum production process information.
Captain Morgan Rum Co.
The Captain Morgan Rum Co.

Rum Books 

The Rum Diary : A Novel

Amazon Price: $11.20 (as of 10/07/2008)

And a Bottle of Rum: A History of the New World in Ten Cocktails

Amazon Price: $11.16 (as of 10/07/2008)

Rum

Amazon Price: $25.55 (as of 10/07/2008)

Rum Punch

Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 10/07/2008)

Rum: The Epic Story of the Drink That Conquered the World

Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 10/07/2008)

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Gin
A thorough article about the history and types of gin
Gintime.com
Gintime is the leading online community for gin lovers everywhere.

Gin Books 

Classic Gin (Classic Drinks)

Amazon Price: (as of 10/07/2008)

Mini Bar: Gin: A Little Book of Big Drinks (Mini Bar)

Amazon Price: $7.95 (as of 10/07/2008)

Brandy 

World of Brandy
Examines brandies and brandy producers from around the world.
Brandy Drinks Page
Includes recipes and a history of the distilled spirit.
International Brandies & Wines
Suppliers of luxury and vintage cognacs and brandies dating from the 19th-century.
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