TY  - BOOK
AU  - Magandeep Singh
TI  - INDIAN SPIRIT :  Untold Story of Drinking in India
SN  - 9780670089055
U1  - 362.29203 
PY  - 2017////01/01
CY  - USA
PB  - Penguin
KW  - Alcohol -- India -- History
KW  - Alcohol -- India -- History. Alcohol
KW  - Wine and wine making
KW  - India
N1  - Drinking has been as old as eating and it has been an important part of the Indian culture. The book is a treasure trove for those who have the palate to enjoy their drink and curiosity to know where it came from. Learn about – • What is the right way to order and enjoy your drink? • What are the earliest instances of drinking in India? • How was drinking mentioned in classical Indian literature and its place in our culture? • What were drinks that India gave to the world? Captured in the book are fascinating stories about alcohol, etiquettes of drinking, and tasting notes on different spirits and brews!; Contents

Introduction

1.A spirited History
2.The Raj
3.India shines, wines and Dines
4.The Whisk(e)y Connection
5.Spirits : White and Dark
6.A Royal Tryst with wine
7.A Belly for Beer
8.The Desi Alcohols of India
9.Last Words 
10.Drinking Etiquette
ER  -