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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.
What movie drastically reduced sales of merlot in the United States for
a time? From the creators of the best-selling brand The Art of Mixology
comes The Art of Mixology Winie Trivia, a beautifully designed trivia
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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.
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