Distilled : A Natural History of Spirits Hardback
by Rob DeSalle, Ian Tattersall
Illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne
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An imaginative natural history survey of the wide world of spirits, from whiskey and gin to grappa and moonshine In this follow-up book to A Natural History of Wine and A Natural History of Beer, authors Rob DeSalle and Ian Tattersall yet again use alcoholic beverages as a lens through which to gain a greater appreciation of natural history. This volume considers highly alcoholic spirits in the context of evolution, ecology, history, primatology, molecular biology, physiology, neurobiology, chemistry, and even astrophysics.
With the help of illustrator Patricia Wynne, DeSalle and Tattersall address historical and cultural aspects and ingredients, the distillation process, and spirits and their effects.
They also call on an international group of colleagues to contribute chapters on brandy, vodka, tequila, whiskies, gin, rum, eaux-de-vie, schnapps, baiju, grappa, ouzo, and cachaça. Covering beverages from across the globe and including descriptions of the experience of tasting each drink, this book offers an accessible and comprehensive exploration of the scientific dimensions of spirits.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:328 pages, 71 b-w illus.
- Publisher:Yale University Press
- Publication Date:23/08/2022
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- ISBN:9780300255157
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:328 pages, 71 b-w illus.
- Publisher:Yale University Press
- Publication Date:23/08/2022
- Category:
- ISBN:9780300255157