Spirits Distilled

Every bartender must know each and every ingredient behind the bar. The third edition of "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 an explanation on how to taste spirits, Ridgwell reveals the history and legends behind vodka, gin, tequila, genever, rum, brandies, liqueurs, eaux-de-vie, flavored white spirits, and the entire range of whiskies. Lovers of spirits will find this book to be an invaluable resource for understanding and appreciating the world of spirits from a qualitative rather than quantitative perspective. Professionals too will find the quizzes in "Spirits Distilled" a particularly useful tool for better understanding the spirits they sell. This edition of "Spirits Distilled" contains a new chapter on cocktails by drinks consultant Michael Butt, with a section at the end of each spirit chapter detailing the best cocktails featuring that spirit. 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.