Product Description

Finally, there’s a book that’s almost as much fun as having a couple of drinks. Alcoholica Esoterica presents the history and culture of booze as told by a writer with a knack for distilling all the boring bits into the most interesting facts and hilarious tales. It’s almost like pulling up a stool next to the smartest and funniest guy in the bar. Divided into chapters covering the basic booze groups—including beer, wine, Champagne, whiskey, rum, gin, vodka, and tequila—Alcoholica Esoterica charts the origin and rise of each alcohol’s particular charms and influence. Other sections chronicle “Great Moments in Hic-story,” “Great Country Drinking Songs,” “10 Odd Laws,” and “Mt. Lushmore, Parts I–V.” Additionally, famous quotes on the joys and sorrows of liquor offer useful shots of advice and intoxicating whimsy

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #264322 in Books
• Published on: 2007-09-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

About the Author
Ian Lender lives in San Fransisco, he is author one other book - An Undone Fairy Tale.

Customer Reviews

What a sobering read!
I read this book whilst consuming alcohol (as recommended). A few bottles of fine Indian Cobra beer leaving me comfortable, warm and glowing. This handy sized piece of literature is enriched with useful information, some pretty thought provoking quotes and best of all - it's fun!. What an experience! Pretty much something for everybody from student to professional, young or old. For those who love a tipple or two, this book is a bit of a drug too… Once you pick it up you'll feel loathed to put it down and have the fortune of flicking through it selectively picking the bits best for you. This book, cover to cover, is simply delicious leaving you with a veracious appetite to read it in one sitting. Watch out though, the kids might say "what no dad!".