Written in 1949, Esquire’s Handbook for Hosts will teach you to plan a cool party, invite the right people, prepare the best food and drink and recover in style. Pick it up at Amazon.com.
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Cuba-The Legend of Rum
0Four well-known journalists and booze advocates collaborate on a new book about rum, it’s history and how Cuba played a role in it’s global success. Get it at Amazon.com.
Mr. Boston – Platinum
0The undisputed king of bar guides just got a little better. Mr. Boston releases a Platinum Edition with even more cocktail mojo! Pick it up at Amazon.com.
Barbadian Rum Shop
0…presents a wonderful collection of photos from the Bajan rum shop culture. This book is another “must have” for any self respecting rummy. Pick it up at Amazon.
Great Gift Ideas #2
0Give your rum loving friends a subscription to Imbibe Magazine this holiday. For $20 ($40 international) they’ll get an entire year of the latest booze news. Get the details here.
Father of the Cocktail
0“Professor” Jerry Thomas wrote and published the definitive drinks book back in 1862. Art of Drink has resurrected this masterpiece for free online viewing. Click here for details.
A Social and Sociable History
0If a book about liquor could ever be a page-turner, this is it! Ian Williams from the Nation Magazine tells the long, strange story of rum. Pick it up at Amazon.com.
The Lore of Still Building
0If you’ve ever fascinated about distilling your own rum, pick up a copy of The Lore of Still Building. It remains the best DIY book on the subject. Find it at Amazon.com.
Havana Before Castro
0Peter Moruzzi documents the rum soaked pre-Castro days of Cuba in his latest book. Havana Club & Bacardi dominate the 2nd chapter of this visual stunner. Click here for details.
Bacardi & The Long Fight For Cuba
0NPR correspondent Tom Gjelten tells the story of Bacardi’s tenure in Cuba until Fidel Castro nationalized the distillery in 1960. A great read! Get it here.
