Print Books
Print books on library shelves relating to the spirits industry are generally found in the following call number ranges.
| Subject Area | Call Number Range |
|---|---|
| Wine/Beer/Liquor industries | HD9350 - HD9399 |
| Fermentation, beverages, alcohol | TP500 - TP660 |
| Bars, bartending, alcohol service | TX950 - TX953 |
Reference Sources
It is often a good idea to begin your research in the following types of references sources, which are designed to be consulted for topic overview or for authoritative information. In many cases, they contain vital information that cannot be found anywhere else.
| Title | Call Number |
|---|---|
| Alcohol and Drugs in North America: A Historical Encyclopedia | Rosen REF HV5017 .A43 2013 |
| Alcohol and Temperance in Modern History | Rosen REF HV5017 .A43 2003 |
| Dictionary of Drink | Rosen REF TX815 .E38 2007 |
| Encyclopedia of Food and Culture | Rosen REF GT2850 .E53 2003 |
| Illustrated Encyclopedia of Wine, Beer & Spirits | Rosen REF TP503 .W35 2006 |
| Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America | Rosen REF TX349.E45 2013 |
| The Ultimate Guide to Spirits and Cocktails | Rosen REF TX951 .D66 2008 |
| Who's Buying Alcoholic and Nonalcoholic Beverages | Rosen REF HD9384 .U52 W46 |
| The World Atlas of Whisky | Rosen REF TP605 .B743 2010 |
New Books - Spirits
American Whiskey (Second Edition) by
An expert guide to the American whiskey renaissance. In American Whiskey, Kentucky-born, internationally recognized whiskey expert Richard Thomas guides readers through the American whiskey renaissance. Featuring over 300 distinctive expressions of whiskeys that embrace both tradition and innovation, this book will appeal to obsessive collectors eager to discover the next Pappy Van Winkle as well as those just starting to sample the dynamic flavor profiles of these American spirits. In this guide, you will discover: - Detailed tasting notes for 300+ expressions from 100+ distilleries - Interviews with master distillers - Regional chapters that make it easy to find distilleries nationwide - Hundreds of photographs of bottles, distillers, and distilleries Both whiskey lovers and those looking to learn more about the nation's spirit will find this book worth reading. The history of whiskey straddles Kentucky and Tennessee, but American Whiskey proves that today exceptional whiskey is made across the country.
Call Number: TP605.T46 2022
The Joy of Mixology, Revised and Updated Edition by
A thoroughly updated edition of the 2003 classic that home and professional bartenders alike refer to as their cocktail bible.
Crushed: How a Changing Climate is Altering the Way We Drink by
Take a tour of wine and spirit production around the world and how climate change is affecting it at every stage - from cultivation to consumption.
Call Number: TP548.5.C55 F74 2023
