Distilled : from absinthe & brandy to gin & whisky, the world's finest artisan spirits unearthed, explained & enjoyed /
Distilled.
Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley.
- 244 pages : color illustration ; 22 cm.
Includes index. Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley are the forefront of providing expertise and innovation in the drinks world. From whisky to gin, cognac to cocktails, the duo has a wealth of knowledge to share. As well as writing for a number of different publications around the world such as the Telegraph and World of Fine Wine, they also appear regularly on television, act as judges for the prestigious I.W.S.C. awards and write books. Both have been made Keepers of the Quaich, the highest honour in Scotch whisky, and Musketeers of Armagnac for their knowledge and passion of the French brandy. The duo has also written Straight Up, a guide to the most interesting places to drink around the world.
Gin Vodka Tequila Absinthe Rum Whisky French brandy World brandies Other spirits Cocktail bitters The 21 words
Today's world of spirits is experiencing an explosive increase in craft distillers and pioneers of new distillates. It's about men and women tearing up rule books and creating new spirits with extraordinary personality and passion. This book uncovers the best spirits the world has to offer. These are not necessarily the best-known examples on the planet - though if they are good, they have a place here - but the best crafted and most interesting. Spirit by spirit Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley explain what you need to know to appreciate a spirit - its ingredients, its classic forms, the choices a distiller makes in creating it - and offer their picks to 'Drink Before You Expire' - the world's best examples of their type, from gin and rum to shochu and tequila.