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Andrew Wheeler is a Shuster and Eisner-winning writer and editor. His credits include Another Castle at Oni Press, Love and War at Comixology, the Dungeons & Dragons Young Adventurers Guides, and the Prism-nominated all ages LGBTQ anthology Shout Out.
A wonderful and creative book for dnd fans, drink fans, and cocktail recipe fans…
Puncheons and Flagons: The Official Dungeons & Dragons Cocktail Book by Andrew Wheeler is both a cocktail book (with some bar snack recipes) and ALSO a guide book to fantasy taverns and other establishments.
This guide covers a number of taverns, clubs, and at least one bath house in the forgotten realms setting, there’s even a handy map if you (players, GM, whatever) need a reference in case an adventuring party feels the need to visit one or all of the establishments.
Each chapter focuses on a different business, with some notables drinks and food that are served there (or at least in close proximity). Art of the facilities, staff, and drinks also peppers each entry.
However the chapters have a heavier focus as each location is associated with a particular type of alcohol (wine, whiskey, gin, etc) including a unique bottle shape, “branding”, and backstory (in case you near to describe it or entice players to visit). Each recipe also expands on the location, its locals, or the lore of the settlement where it is located.
I swear that some of the recipes could be full blown plot hooks for an entire game night depending on how fun loving your players are.
I highly suggest this for casual and hardcore fans…