Bottled Wisdom: Over 1,000 Spirited Quotations & Anecdotes

By Mark Pollman

Book Overview

Bottled Wisdom is a collection of quotes, sayings, anecdotes and toasts on the subject of drinking. Pollman, a long-time bartender, began realizing that his customers and friends shared some pretty... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1882467256
• ISBN13: 9781882467259
• Release Date: December 1998
• Publisher: Wildstone Media
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.4" x 5.4"

Customer Reviews

A brilliant collection of witty anecdotes

Mark Pollman's book, "Bottled Wisdom", is my defense against the British opinion that nothing American can possibly be as good as the "English way". Pub owners, employees and patrons here in London have been fascinated by Mark's book (ps, Mark, you may have some more new customers!) -- a thoroughly enjoyable read. One word of warning: don't read while drinking, unless your fellow imbibers don't mind being sprayed when you laugh uncontrollably!

Every bar should have a copy

Wit, wisdom, and little known facts of the world of spirits fill these pages. I have a worn out copy on my bar in my house. Guests always pick it up to glance throught it and end up putting it down hours later... A definte must for every person who enjoys spirits. Every bar should have one as well.

A "spirited" rendition; like an evening at the "Hounds"

Mark has done a fabulous job of collecting some classic "wisdom" as well as a whole lot of wonderful new material. I now have a habit of purchasing a copy of the book for all of my ex-U.S. co-workers (after a visit with Mark at the pub, of course) to show them that American humor and ingenuity are alive and well !! I suspect that there are a number of foolish publishers out there "cryin' in their beer" over this lost opportunity ! This book is a great gift for yourself or anyone who appreciates great wit and a tasty libation.

It is wideranging and witty by a knowledgeable author.

It may be the only comprehensive one of its kind, but when there are others it will still be the best because the author knows so much about the subject and does his homework. It is almost as good as conversation with the author himself when he's working. And that's the height of wit.

Marvelous book, contains best wedding toast ever!!!!!

First of a kind; never been done before; quotations about the entire spectrum of drink. All the joyous, wonderous and stupid things that happen while embibing cocktails. You need this book and you will never be at a lost for spirited words.