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Spirits Distilled: with cocktails mixed by Michael Butt

Spirits Distilled: with cocktails mixed by Michael Butt

by Michael Butt (Author), Mark Ridgwell (Author)

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    Paperback 2016

    $11.29
Synopsis

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 spirits 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, flavoured 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 understanding better 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.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 276
 Edition: 3 - revised and updated
 Publisher: Infinite Ideas Limited
Published: 23 Sep 2016
ISBN 10: 1908984678
ISBN 13: 9781908984678

Media Reviews
Given the increased interest in spirits, this is a wonderfully timely book. * Wine-searcher.com *
Those who work with spirits or simply enjoy them should take a look at a new book on the intoxicating subject. * So Tunbridge Wells Magazine *
An excellent reference manual for industry professionals. * Foodepedia.com *
This is a decent addition to the bookshelves * The Vodka Guy *
An absolutely fascinating book * Foodytraveller.com *
I don't really like drinks books. They normally preach to me and I feel SMALL. [Mark Ridgwell's Spirits distilled, however, in particular], the mescal and tequila page [was] so good. I finished it. What an oeuvre. -- Rupert Ponsonby - Director R and R Teamwork Media Relations
This is an absolute must for anyone who is thinking of becoming a bartender, the information in here is invaluable for them. I would definitely recommend it. -- Michael John Sweetman - National Vice President of UKBG
Great book. Rare to get such a conversational tone along with so much factual material. It's normally one or the other. -- Graham Holter * The Wine Merchant Magazine *
It all makes an essential read for the bartender wanting to further their knowledge. * Australian Bartender *
Author Bio
Mark Ridgwell has worked with many of the world's leading spirit companies. The pinnacle of his corporate career was launching Maker's Mark outside the US. In 1999 Mark set up Taste & Flavour, a passionate network of speakers and spirit enthusiasts. A Musketeer of Armagnac, appointed Cognac Educator, Consul of Tequila and Wine and Spirit Education Trust Approved Programme Provider, Mark worked with WSET to create its Level 1 Award in Spirits, a unique vocational spirit and liqueur qualification. Michael Butt began his career working as a bartender at some of London's finest cocktail bars before setting up Soulshakers, a London-based drinks consultancy firm responsible for the drinks menus at some of the city's best bars and restaurants.