Food & drink: alcoholic beverages

A beautifully illustrated alternative history book, tracing the history of the British Isles through its landmark pubs with recreations of their pub signs in stunning colour.

Where once Scotland dominated the world of whisky, that’s no longer the case. England is just one of many countries now challenging Scotland’s historic lead.

Discover the wonderful world of natural wine… without all the drama.

Uncork a whole new take on the fascinating story of wine, captivatingly told by everyone’s favourite wine expert Oz Clarke.

This fully updated edition takes us through the riveting twists and turns of the history of winemaking all the way to the very latest trials and innovations of the present day…

Fully revised and updated by Oz, with new entries on key wineries, vineyards and producers from around the country.

Ideal for the foodie who loves entertaining and wants to recreate restaurant-quality food without the fuss, Prawn on the Lawn is a collection of quick, fresh, healthy and delicious seafood recipes. This contemporary take on fish cookery comes from the trendiest fish restaurant on the block, laying bare simple techniques for creating amazing food.

After years spent working in the restaurant industry, specialising in wine and spirits, friends Karl Sjostrom and Mikael Nypelius decided to launch 'Cider for the People'.

This book on single malt whisky makes an excellent guide for all whisky drinkers, from the novice to the connoisseur. Single malt whisky is the fastest expanding sector of the booming whisky market. Over half of Scotland’s whisky distilleries are open to visitors and visitor numbers reached record numbers of over 1.7 million in 2016.

It used to be the easiest way in the wine world to get a laugh – start extolling the virtues of English wine. Oh, how they would chortle! And they had a point.

Whisky is the world’s favourite spirit and is enjoying booming sales, yet too often it’s shrouded in mystery, myth and complex-sounding terminology.

Already responsible for giving jelly a 21st-century makeover, Sam and Harry focus their attention on the perennially popular cocktail, the most sophisticated form of drink.

Oz uses his trademark wit and irreverent style to teach you the basics of wine appreciation and show you how to get the most joy out of every glass.