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Partaking of a post-prandial drink is no longer regarded as an exclusively male preserve. Now it is seen as the icing on the cake, an extra special treat with which to round off an enjoyable meal. But what to offer? Brandy, port, grappa, Madeira? And what is the difference between them? Drinks expert Andrew Jefford, columnist in The Times, The Guardian and many magazines, has written this book with just those questions in mind. From exploring the history of after dinner drinks to the range of spirits currently available: apple-based Calvados, grape-based Marc, and - surprisingly - beer-based Scotch. Racier spirits such as tequila and rum feature too, offering a modern-day alternative and extending the scope of the preconceived whisky/brandy/port options. Intelligently written and infinitely informative, this is a must for all connoisseurs of fine drinks and will help to make that special dinner party so much more memorable. - Lucy Watson

Andrew Jefford has written on drink for The Times, the Guardian, Decanter and Wine magazines. Through his work for 'Liquid Companion', 'The Food Programme' and other programmes on BBC Radio Four he has become a familiar voice on British radio. Previous books include 101 Things You Need To Know About Wine, The New France and for Ryland Peters & Small Choosing Wine. He is currently preparing a book about the whisky island of Islay. Andrew has received five Glenfiddich Awards, four Lanson Awards and a Sony Bronze award for radio work.

Enjoyment and digestion; distillation; port; dessert sherry; madeira; scotch whisky; bourbon; Irish and other whiskies; cognac; armagnac; other brandies; calvados; aged rum; aged tequila; marc; grappa; eaux de vie; bitters; liquers; after-dinner cocktails.