According to Henry McNulty, Vogue's legendary wine and spirits columnist, "Gin is the bad boy of the spirits world." He may be correct, but the fact remains that gin is one of the world's most popular spirits. Few drinks can trace its history back more than half a millennium, but the Dutch genever (or ...
Gin is the world's second favourite spirit - a drink with popular appeal. This book examines its history, from its roots as a medicine through to its Prohibition heyday in 1920s USA. It also presents the distilling processes and tasting notes for all the classic gin brands from around the world.
Contains information on the history of gin, 'gindustry' stats and facts, top tipple tips and celebrity quotes; as well as how to make, taste, serve and drink gin alongside the best cocktail recipes.
