The Art of Distilling Whiskey and other Spirits by Bill Owens and Alan Kikty is an encyclopedic guide to the thousand-year history and dynamic future of the distillation of whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, brandy, and more. This carefully researched book will give the reader a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of just what is actually in those bottles on the back bar.

Learn how both the world's finest spirits and moonshine are distilled, the science, passion, and equipment used to produce them, and who is making their mark among the new generation of craft distilleries.

Lavishly illustrated, with original drawings and photography by the award-winning Owens.

Profiles of artisan distillers offer intimate perspectives on the craft whiskey world.

Also included are a distiller's glossary and bibliography, tasty cocktail recipes, and an international directory of whiskey distilleries.

This is both a detailed reference work for liquor industry pro's and an esy to understand introduction for novice enthusiasts. 176 pages. Owens and Dikty.