There are few books on the subject of tequila that are considered classics. Bob emmons identifies the two basic kinds and seven broad varieties of tequila, and explains precisely why 90 percent of the tequila drunk by americans is of. May 21, 2000 bob emmons, an industry consultant who wrote the book of tequila, said. But tequila is no longer something only found across the border and at mexican and southwestern restaurants. Most collections are stored offsite and need to be retrieved for your research visit. Unfollow tequila book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Marco cedano born 9 may 1951 is a mexican master distiller and tequila entrepreneur. Ana guadalupe valenzuelazapata and guy paul nabhan. Any of these tequilas can be 100 percent blue agave and that is the best indication of good quality. If bob emmons quintessential primer is considered the greatest tequila story ever told, then ian williams tequila. However, it looks like the information within the book was mostly compiled prior to 1997 and, thus, is likely no longer a good quantification of the market.
Emmons traces tequilas origin from the agave plant. Libraries with such titles as ann and larry walkers tequila chronicle, 1994 or lynn nusoms the tequila cook book golden west, 1993 will find that they focus more on recipes and cocktails while emmons s book offers more of an overall view. Bob emmons unveils every aspect of tequila, from growing and harvesting the agave plant to the manufacturing process, tequilas role in the history of mexico, the varieties of tequila, recipes, and where to find the good stuff. His research is in the field of personality psychology, emotion psychology, and psychology of religion. In bob emmons comprehensive guide, the book of tequila, he writes that the best traditional margaritas use only the freshest ingredients, including 100 percent agave tequila, fresh squeezed. Bob emmons, author of the book of tequila, writes that the drink was invented sometime between the mid30s to late 40s in mexico, california. Bob emmons emmons has ably, even exhaustively documented the history, production, distribution, and use of tequila, mexicos popular, versatile liquor. Ive wanted this book since i read the synopsis and ill be honest the waiting has been painful. Sep 09, 1998 tequila aged for more than four years tends to lose flavor.
This comprehensive guide assembles all the information needed to become an expert on tequila. Publication date 1997 topics tequila publisher open court. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. Libraries with such titles as ann and larry walkers tequila chronicle, 1994 or lynn nusoms the tequila cook book golden west, 1993 will find that they focus more on recipes and cocktails while emmonss book offers more of an overall view. Incorporating descriptions of the different kinds, lists of distilleries, reports on manufacture, and recipes, the history of the spirit is interwoven with the history of mexico. Publication date 1997 topics tequila publisher open court collection. A global history, could be its worthy sequel in a continuing agave saga. According to the guinness book of world records, tequila tromba holds the record for the worlds largest tequila tasting. Its highly unlikely that any outsider could pull this off. Books and tequila wine is fine, but some books require. The book of tequila a complete guide, by bob emmons. Tequila bob s 576 ouellette ave, windsor, ontario n9a 1b7 rated 4. Our tequila sales are way up at mesa grill, laurence kretchmer said.
Since the first printing of emmons book in april 1997, coinciding with the bilateral agreement between mexico and the european union that recognized tequilas and mezcals denominations of origin a month later, the tequila industry has boomed and busted at least twice, maybe even three or four times. The book of gins and vodkas will make the reader an instant expert on these increasingly popular spirits. Bob emmons unveils every aspect of tequila, from growing and harvesting the agave plant to the manufacturing process, tequila s role in the history of mexico, the varieties of tequila, recipes, and where to find the good stuff. Im leaving this trashy little post of yours up here because i want everybody to be able to enjoy your nutbag attitude just as much as i have. Probably the best available book about this fascinating drink an excellent enjoyable read. He is known for being the coinventor of tequila tromba. Hailed by industry experts as the most accurate, detailed, and enterta. To begin the request process, researchers should request boxes via the special collections request system aeon at least seven business days before visiting.
Early dylan genesis publications deluxe book 10 bob guthrie leather signed. He reveals how you can find excel read more read less editors picks. To be called tequila, the beverage must have been distilled in the state of jalisco, nayarit, guanajuato, michoacan or tamaulipas. Tequila aged for more than four years tends to lose flavor. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. I consider emmons the first, true tequila journalist. A complete guide hardcover june 1, 1997 by bob emmons author. Were a bunch of crazy women who share a love for books. The caliente racetrack claims that it is the birthplace of the margarita. The mexican government has established legal requirements for the production and labeling of tequila. He also gives a sampling of tequila recipes and cocktails as well as devoting a chapter to the margarita. Rebel music genesis publications deluxe sign book bob marley reggae eric clapton. Book of tequila by bob emmons open court publishing, 1997.
Bob emmons, an industry consultant who wrote the book of tequila, said. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Emmons born june 12, 1958 is an american psychologist and professor at uc davis davis, california. Emmons book is a little dry in spots, but is packed with lots of historical and technical information, distillery guides, personal anecdotes and good tasting notes. As for bob emmons book, evaluating spirits is what i get paid to do, not.
His research is in the field of personality psychology, emotion psychology, and psychology of religion background. A complete guide 2nd edition by emmons at over 30 bookstores. The next post will be my personal list of favorite tequilas. A complete guide by bob emmons 19970501 bob emmons on. This second edition includes a new section that details changes in the tequila industry and evaluates new labels. A complete guide 9780812693522 by emmons, bob and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Bob emmons, author of the widelypraised book of tequila provides tasting notes on all premium and superpremium gins and vodkas, from the most popular to the more obscure. A tasting of several tequilas making their southern. Tequila tequila is my favourite emma hart book so far. The book of tequila by bob emmons 2003 0101 bob emmons on. Agaveobsessive bobby heugel of anvil and pastry war in houston collected a list of resources about tequila and mezcal that i asked if i could share it not all are in english, and most are hard to find, but this should give people somewhere to begin the search. Another comprehensive guide is the book of tequila. This second edition includes a new section that details changes in.
Emmons book is a little dry in spots, but is packed with lots of historical and technical information. I managed to obtain a good condition second hand book on amazon, im glad i did. Carlos danny herreras margarita ingredients 3 parts silver tequila 2 parts cointreau 1 part fresh lime juice preparation glass shake with crushed cocktail ice, then strain into glass. Please check your aeon account to confirm that the item status is listed as available in reading room before visiting. Our marketplace offers millions of titles from sellers worldwide. Bob emmons, author of the widelypraised book of tequila provides tasting notes on all premium and superpremium gins and vodkas, from the most popular to the more obscure he explains historical and current production methods, recent trends. Autographed the boys of summer book signed by buck oneil, joe torre, bob feller.
He was the first american author to demystify the much maligned mexican read more tequila. Bob emmons identifies the two basic kinds and seven broad varieties of tequila, and explains precisely why 90 percent of the tequila drunk by americans is of extremely inferior quality, scarcely meriting the name. It is distilled, manufactured, bottled, sold, and distributed by tequila don julio, s. A global history by ian williams tequila aficionado. May 10, 2000 bob emmons, author of the book of tequila, writes that the drink was invented sometime between the mid30s to late 40s in mexico, california or texas. Just out of school, at age 23, cedano started working as an engineer in tequila production at tres magueyes, a company founded by don julio gonzalez. Hailed by industry experts as the most accurate, detailed, and. Tequila is thus a controlled appellation, like champagne or kentucky bourbon. Jan 03, 2019 the book of tequila by the late, great bob emmons, stands out as the most essential for any student of agave spirits. For more information, or to order this book, please visit s.
Tequila bobs 576 ouellette ave, windsor, ontario n9a 1b7 rated 4. Im happily sampling some of the brands that bob emmons particularly enjoys himself. A complete guide, by bob emmons open court press, 1997, revised edition 2002, both now out of print. He lets the reader know what an nom number is and what it means. His tequila facts read a bit like a textbook and his stories, one from almost every distillery, read like prose. I look forward to finding a copy of the tequila book. Don julio is a brand of tequila produced in mexico. A global history by ian williams, hardcover barnes.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Most tequila importers dont want to have people know what real tequila is, said bob emmons, author of the book of tequila, the definitive study on the subject. Aug 02, 2015 as for bob emmons book, evaluating spirits is what i get paid to do, not to read the work of other writers and then parrot that. Tequila by ian williams, 9781780234359, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Incorporating descriptions of the different kinds, lists of. Hailed by industry experts as the most accurate, detailed, and entertaining book on tequila ever written, the book of tequila gives us a tour through the mysterious world of this historic and subtle distilled beverage. It constitutes a comprehensive sourcebook on every aspect of tequila, including all the basic facts on the worlds most popular cocktail. The book of tequila by the late, great bob emmons, stands out as the most essential for any student of agave spirits. Building the hobby stock street stock car by bob emmons. He is known for being the coinventor of tequila tromba career.