Book excerpt: From the world's best bartender, comes the perfect companion to his bestselling Classic Cocktails. Finish off dinner with luxurious brandies, armagnacs, and cognacs; smooth and earthy malt whiskies; and rich, distinguished port. Linger with luscious liqueurs, savoring a fine cigar with your drink. Calabrese dishes up recipes for classic treats, plus his own much praised originals; history; definitions of different varieties; and advice on choosing a brand, tasting, testing, and serving. Throughout, there are boxed sidebars, a multitude of color photographs, vintage posters, advertisements, and drawings. "Information and recipes in a beautifully illustrated volume..."--Chicago Tribune.