Part I: Entering the Spirits World.

Chapter 1: Discovering Distilled Spirits.

Chapter 2: How Distilled Spirits Are Created.

Chapter 3: Enjoying Spirits.

Part II: Whiskeys from Around the World.

Chapter 4: Sipping the Irish Whiskeys.

Chapter 5: Saluting the Scots.

Chapter 6: American Cousins: Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey.

Chapter 7: More Whiskeys from America and Other Parts of the World.

Chapter 8: Channeling the Canadians.

Part III: Surfing the White Waters: A Guide to "Clear" Spirits.

Chapter 9: Getting the Goods on Gin.

Chapter 10: Vodka: Toasting the Russians.

Chapter 11: Tequila: Unearthing the Aztecs.

Chapter 12: Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum.

Part IV: Enjoying the "After Dinner" Specials.

Chapter 13: Cultivating Brandy.

Chapter 14: Collecting Cordials, Lining Up Liqueurs.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 15: Ten (or so) Classic Spirits Cocktails.

Chapter 16: Ten Spirited Dishes.

Chapter 17: Ten Nutrition Profiles of Alcohol Beverages.

Chapter 18: Ten (or so) Health Benefits of Moderate Drinking.

Index.