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In the winter of 1920, the 25 year-old Masataka Taketsuru, with his
new wife Rita in tow, arrived in Campbeltown, a small town on the
west coast of Scotland. With the help of Professor Wilson of the
Royal Technical College in Glasgow, the young Japanese had been
fortunate enough to secure an invitation to undergo practical
training in pot still whisky manufacture at the Hazelburn
Distillery, then the largest of the Campbeltown distilleries. Under
the guidance of chief technician Peter Margach Innes, Taketsuru was
able to delve into all aspects of whisky manufacture. Four months
later, he had completed this report. Taketsuru would go on to
establish his own company - Nikka Whisky. Today Nikka's whiskies
are known the world over, and frequently win awards.
Get into the party spirit with a masterclass in mixology Swap the
drab for the dazzle with this concoction of moreish recipes and
nifty tips that will equip you with everything you need to create a
delicious array of incredible drinks. This book is the perfect
companion for every cocktail lover. Whether you're a budding
bartender or a maestro mixologist, this handy guide will teach you
everything you need to know to host an unforgettable soiree. In
this book, you will find: Delicious and crowd-pleasing cocktail
recipes, including the Margarita, Tom Collins, Pina Colada, Negroni
and Mai Tai Expert tips, tricks and techniques on blending the
perfect drink Essential equipment for stocking the ultimate home
bar Ideas and instructions for creating your own party decor
Insights into the history and origins of each cocktail Shaken or
stirred, flaming or fizzy, let these cocktails make any occasion
all the more memorable and marvellous.
From its roots in ancient Greek herbal medicine, the popular spirit
we now know as gin was established by the Dutch in the sixteenth
century as a juniper-infused tincture to cure fevers. It gained
notoriety during the London 'gin craze' in the eighteenth century
before enjoying a recent resurgence and a profusion of new
botanical flavourings. Garnished with sumptuous illustrations
depicting the plants that tell the story of this complex and iconic
drink, this enticing book delves into the botany of gin from root
to branch. A diverse assortment of aromatic plants from around the
world have been used in the production of gin over the course of
several centuries. Each combination of botanicals yields a unique
flavour profile that equates to more than the sum of its parts.
Understanding the different types of formulation, and the main
groups of plants used therein, is central to appreciating the
drink's complexities and subtleties. As this book's extraordinary
range of featured ingredients shows, gin is a quintessentially
botanical beverage with a rich history like no other.
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