Lot 117634
Notes On Alcohol - Second Edition Sir Walter Gilbey
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Lot 117634
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Notes on Alcohol in Brandy, Whisky and Rum by Sir Walter Gilbey, first published in 1904 by Vinton & Co., London. This edition was published in 2010 by Classic Expressions and is limited to 200 copies.
Chapters Include:
Antiquity of Spirit Manufacture
Fermentation and Flavour
Obscure Character of Flavour
Failure of Devices to Hasten Maturing
Malting Essential for Whisky
Estimating Strength of Alcohol
Suggested Standard for Alcoholic Beverages
and many more
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