Description
Book SynopsisAn imaginative natural history survey of the wide world of spirits, from whiskey and gin to grappa and moonshine
Trade Review“
Distilled masterfully separates rigorous academic inquiries into the origins and rituals of global spirit production from the staid dialectic of trade media with witty, conversational chapters that make nuanced technical information more approachable and enjoyable.”—Jim Meehan, author of
Meehan’s Bartender Manual and
The PDT Cocktail Book“As a ‘natural’ follow-up to the authors’
A Natural History of Wine, this sequel on spirits will prove equally informative and engaging and serve as a unique reference work for a range of spirits worldwide.”—Patrick E. McGovern, author of
Ancient Brews: Rediscovered and Re-created and
Ancient Wine: The Search for the Origins of Viniculture“To anyone who has ever asked—or been asked—for a recommendation for a book on whiskey, rum, gin, or any other spirit, look no further. The answer has never been easier: Rob Desalle and Ian Tattersall’s
Distilled is all you need.”—Nicolas Palazzi, PM Spirits
“A chemical and cultural history of distilling that is concise and readable.
Distilled offers intriguing viewpoints on tasting that are sure to form new perceptions for even the most seasoned professional.”—Frank Caiafa, author of
The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book
