The Bartender’s Library | Brett Adams & Jacob Grier

The Bartender’s Library: A Guide to Curating Spirits and Creating Cocktails – From the Multnomah Whiskey Library by Brett Adams and Jacob Grier is a comprehensive and beautifully presented reference book for anyone passionate about whiskey, spirits and cocktails. Written by experts from Portland's renowned Multnomah Whiskey Library, this guide takes readers beyond the cocktail glass to explore the remarkable world of distilled spirits.

Discover the world of spirits

From Scotch whisky, bourbon and rye whiskey to brandy, rum, gin, vodka and agave spirits, the authors explain what makes each category unique. The book explores the essential production processes behind spirits, including fermentation, distillation and barrel maturation. Understanding these techniques helps readers recognise the differences between individual bottles and appreciate their distinctive flavours.

Build your knowledge and your home bar

Whether you are beginning your spirits journey or expanding an established collection, The Bartender’s Library provides expert guidance on selecting and collecting bottles. Carefully designed tasting flights help readers compare styles, develop their palate and discover personal preferences. The authors also explain terminology, challenge popular misconceptions and demonstrate why age alone does not determine the quality of a spirit.

Cocktail recipes and professional inspiration

Alongside its detailed spirits education, the book includes cocktail recipes, including the Multnomah Whiskey Library's signature Old Fashioned. Readers will discover how to appreciate spirits neat, compare them through guided tastings or use them to create excellent cocktails.

A beautifully designed collector's book

The hardcover features a distinctive molded spine, elegant endpapers and a removable tasting card presented in a library-style pocket. Combining authoritative knowledge with practical advice and refined presentation, The Bartender’s Library makes an excellent gift for whiskey enthusiasts, home bartenders, cocktail lovers and collectors.

Book Details

• Title: The Bartender’s Library
• Subtitle: A Guide to Curating Spirits and Creating Cocktails – From the Multnomah Whiskey Library
• Authors: Brett Adams & Jacob Grier
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 376
• Publication date: October 13, 2026
• ISBN / EAN: 9781797235660
• Dimensions: approximately 15.2 × 22.9 cm
• Special feature: removable tasting card
• Subject: whiskey, bourbon, rye, rum, gin, brandy, vodka, agave spirits, cocktails, tasting, collecting spirits, home bartending