Every bartender must know each and every ingredient behind the bar and Spirits distilled by Mark Ridgwell is a comprehensive guide to all of the major spirit categories. Taking the reader through the principles of distillation to a discussion on how to taste spirits, Ridgwell reveals the history and legends behind vodka, gin, genever, tequila, rum, brandies, liqueurs, eaux-de-vie, lavoured white spirits and the entire range of whiskys.
Lovers of spirits will ind this book an invaluable resource for understanding and appreciating the world of spirits from a qualitative rather than quantitative perspective. Professionals will ind the quizzes in Spirits distilled a particularly useful tool for understanding better the spirits they sell. An essential book that belongs on the reference shelf of everyone who works with or enjoys spirits, Spirits distilled is a classic in the making.
