Cartlton Books

The Gaelic word for whisky is Uisge beatha, translated literally as "water of life." That is as a good a starting place as any to enjoy whisky, as a connoisseur, taster or just an occasional tippler. This beautifully produced volume, Scotch

Vodka: The Essential Guide for Vodka Purists describes the history of the spirit (its name comes from the Russian for water, voda), how it is distilled - with detailed explanations of how flavoured vodka is created, classic Vodka-based cock