Botany of Gin, The (Hardcover)

Chris Thorogood, Simon Hiscock

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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.

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Imprint:	Bodleian Library
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2020
First published:	2020
Authors:	Chris Thorogood • Simon Hiscock
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Sewn / Paper over boards
Pages:	112
ISBN-13:	978-1-85124-553-6
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Miscellaneous items > Gift books Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Botany & plant sciences > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Cookery / food & drink etc > Beverages > Alcoholic beverages > Spirits & cocktails Books > Food & Drink > Beverages > Alcoholic beverages > Spirits & cocktails Promotions
LSN:	1-85124-553-7
Barcode:	9781851245536