Joel Harrison

The perfect gift for the whisky lover in your life - an armchair tour of the world's best whisky distilleries and the bottles you should be drinking. The perfect gift for the whisky lover in your life this autumn - 52 of the world's best whisky distilleries explored from the comfort of your armchair, plus tasting notes and recommendation for all the bottles you should be drinking. “In a career spanning nearly two decades, the British native has become an award-winning author on [whisky] and has visited well over 250 producers across every corner of the globe... A compelling read and makes a great gift for the whisky lovers in your life this season." - Forbes The Whisky World Tour takes you beyond the glass to discover 52 of the very best whisky distilleries open to the public, around the globe. Discover their unique stories and histories from the comfort of home, along with bottle recommendations, too. Award-winning whisky writer Joel Harrison kicks off The Whisky World Tour in North America, taking in key bourbon producers, before moving on to the traditional whisky powerhouses of Ireland and Scotland. Along the way 'new world' whisky-makers from South Africa to Scandinavia are explored, before finishing in Japan, home to some of the world's most lauded whiskies. Each stop along the way is a window into the world of whisky, so settle in, pour a dram and allow yourself to be taken on this grand and spirited journey. Featuring distilleries across the globe including: USA Canada Scotland Ireland Japan Denmark Australia New Zealand India China

An accessible and authoritative guide to the world of spirits, by the award-winning authors of Distilled and 60-Second Cocktails. From the winners of the Fortnum & Mason Drink Book of the Year The culture of enjoying quality spirits and liquors is now in a new golden age. In Fine Spirits is an accessible and authoritative guide to the world of distilled drinks. Across gin, whisky, tequila, rum and vodka, as well as no and low-alcohol alternatives, it examines not just how each spirit is made, but also the culture, history, cocktails and characters key to the success of each. From award-winning experts Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley, In Fine Spirits is designed for anyone who wants to understand more about the bottles in their cabinet, as well as the colorful history and narratives of the countries, drinks, bars and people that have helped create the global renaissance of luxury liquor and fine spirits.

'Excellent' - Susy Atkins, the Telegraph For everyone and anyone who wants to understand more about gin, this is the definitive guide - covering the best gins the world has to offer, history and production methods, and the countries that have helped make gin a global success story. Never has there been a more striking revolution in the world of distilled spirits than the current renaissance of gin. With small craft distilleries popping up all over the world, from Texas to Tasmania, more varieties and techniques being used than ever before, and a tapestry of tastes from light and citrusy to big bold savoury notes, gin's appeal is extraordinarily wide and varied. From gin made in small batches from local botanicals, through to large facilities which make some of the world's most recognized gin brands, World Atlas of Gin looks at everything from the botanical to the bottle: how and where botanicals are grown and harvested and their role within the flavour of gin; producers and the stories behind their brands; exactly where, and how, gins are made; and, country by country, the best examples to try. Global cocktails are covered too, including the history and country of origin of some of the best-known mixed gin drinks.

Táto kniha predstavuje najlepšie destiláty, ktoré svet ponúka. Nejde len o najznámejšie z nich, ale aj o najzručnejšie vyrobené a najzaujímavejšie. Joel Harrison a Neil Ridley, ktorí patria vo svete liehovín k popredným expertom a inovátorom, vám vysvetlia všetko, čo by ste mali o destilátoch vedieť – ich zloženie, tradičné podoby aj rôzne možnosti prípravy. Ponúknu tiež tipy na nápoje, ktoré stojí za to ochutnať – o niektorých z nich ste pritom možno ešte nikdy nepočuli. V knihe nájdete i recepty na nezvyčajné aj klasické koktaily a množstvo zasvätených rád, ako si destiláty čo najlepšie užiť.

Today's world of spirits is experiencing an explosive increase in craft distillers and pioneers of new distillates. It's about men and women tearing up rule books and creating new spirits with extraordinary personality and passion. This book uncovers the best spirits the world has to offer. These are not necessarily the best-known examples on the planet - though if they are good, they have a place here - but the best crafted and most interesting. Spirit by spirit Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley explain what you need to know to appreciate a spirit - its ingredients, its classic forms, the choices a distiller makes in creating it - and offer their picks to 'Drink Before You Expire' - the world's best examples of their type, from gin and rum to shochu and tequila. There are plenty of suggestions for how to drink too, with innovative and classic cocktails and their insider tips on getting the best out of your spirits.