Overview
*A DECANTER BEST SPIRITS BOOK OF 2024*
''[In Fine Spirits offers] an approachable and informative introduction to the world of distilled drinks. The writing is clear, engaging yet authoritative, able to break down complexity with unpretentious accuracy. Anecdotes, cocktail recipes and recommendations add dashes of colour throughout.'' Decanter
''If you''re looking for something to lift spirits, this is it: an utterly authoritative and fabulously entertaining guide to the world of distilled drinks...Harrison and Ridley are entertaining guides to their history, politics and flavours - plus some recipes.'' Daily Express
*From the winners of the Fortnum & Mason Drink Book of the Year 2015*
The culture of enjoying quality spirits and liquors is now in a new golden age.
In Fine Spirits is an accessible and authoritative guide to the world of distilled drinks. Across gin, whisky, tequila, rum and vodka , as well as no and low-alcohol alternatives, it examines not just how each spirit is made, but also the culture, history, cocktails and characters key to the success of each. From award-winning experts Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley, In Fine Spirits is designed for anyone who wants to understand more about the bottles in their cabinet, as well as the colourful history and narratives of the countries, drinks, bars and people that have helped create the global renaissance of luxury liquor and fine spirits.
- | Author: Joel Harrison, Neil Ridley
- | Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
- | Publication Date: Oct 10, 2024
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- | Binding: Hardback
- | ISBN-13: 9781784729387
- | ISBN-10: 1784729388
