Rum on the High Seas (French Edition) by Christophe Guitard

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Explore the fascinating world of rum through its history, uses, economic and cultural issues. From sugar cane to cocktails, this book immerses you in the mysteries of this mythical alcohol, between tradition and modernity, artisanal production and global consumption. An essential book for spirit enthusiasts and those curious about the world of rum.

Author: Christophe Guitard
Language: French 🇫🇷

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Rhum au long cours: from sugarcane to cocktails, written by Christophe Guitard, is an invitation to navigate the complex, intoxicating, and often unknown universe of rum. Much more than just a simple spirit, rum is a true liquid odyssey whose roots delve into the fields of sugarcane, colonial plantations, artisan distilleries, and the tropical shores of the Caribbean, Central America, and beyond.

This fascinating book traces the journey of sugarcane, this tropical plant without which rum would not exist. Sun, humidity, fermentation, stills, aging... the entire rum production process is explained with precision, in clear and accessible language.

Throughout the pages, Christophe Guitard discusses the major stages of rum's evolution: from the primitive tafia to the grog of British sailors, from agricultural rums to industrial production, from collectible rums to rums for modern cocktails. He also explores the economic, ecological, legislative, and social issues related to rum consumption worldwide.

This dense, richly documented work places rum within a global history: that of transatlantic trade, sugar colonies, maritime routes, but also contemporary debates around sustainability, artisan quality versus rampant industrialization.

An entire chapter is dedicated to the different categories of rums, appellations, regional styles, not forgetting the growing importance of cocktails in the rediscovery of this spirit by a new generation of bartenders and consumers.

Rhum au long cours is aimed at enlightened amateurs, bar professionals, and taste enthusiasts who wish to understand the origins, myths, and realities of an alcohol that embodies an entire chapter of Caribbean history, from slavery to modern tourism.

An engaging, fascinating, and enlightening book, published in the Le Savoir Boire collection by Apogée editions.

🟣 Author Presentation

Christophe Guitard is an author specialized in the world of alcoholic beverages. He combines historical, social, and sensory approaches to offer a cross-sectional reading of alcohols of the world, with particular attention to the cultural dimension of each drink.