The definitive Reference Guide to Alcohol-based drinks and mixers, and how to choose, store and serve them.

Includes index. "Previously published as The ultimate encyclopedia of wine, beer, spirits & liqueurs"--Title page verso.

Wine -- Principles of tasting -- Storing and serving -- Glasses -- Drinking wine with food -- Labelling -- France -- Europe, Africa and the East -- Rest of the world -- Beer -- Ingredients -- Styles of beer -- A world tour -- Spirits -- Liqueurs -- Fortified wines -- Non-alcoholic mixers.