Reviews for The Little Book of Cognac

The average rating for The Little Book of Cognac based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2015-03-27 00:00:00 Douglas Kneeland La Fée Verte.....the Green Fairy, drink of European poets and writers of the 19th century, destroyer of lives, and surrounded by myth. Often compared to hallucinogenic drugs, it is rumored to cause delirium and homicidal mania. But does it really? The author takes an unusual approach to the subject by spending much of his time describing the lives and writings of those famous and not so famous absintheurs. This slows down the narrative but stick with it as he finally arrives at the discussion of the drink and the myth that surrounds it. He even rates the brands available (in those countries where it is still legal). True absinthe is at least 70% alcohol and contains wormwood. While it is not proven that the amount of wormwood causes hallucinations, the alcohol content is enough to put you away after two glasses! Additionally, there is the ritual of absinthe preparation; the spoon, the sugar, and the water which adds to the mystique. So if you want to test the strength and mystery of absinthe, try the La Fée brand from France where is it manufactured strictly for export since it is illegal in that country. You may have to go to Spain to drink it but be prepared and take a non-drinker with you to ensure that you don't spend the night in a gutter!! An interesting and unusual book.

Review # 2 was written on 2015-05-18 00:00:00 Tommy Walker В целом, очень живо рассказанная история мистического напитка. Для большего погружения стоит познакомиться с декадентами Англии и Франции. Лучше всяких слов о книге говорит то, что я все же решил купить абсент.