INFORMATION
Author(s): David T. Smith
Print length: 256 pages
Dimensions: 15.56 x 21.59 cm
Format: Hardcover
Price: 589.000 VND
Weight: 640 g
Publisher: Hachette
Publication year: 2018
INTRODUCTION
"The Gin Dictionary" by David T. Smith is an encyclopedic A-Z compendium aimed at anyone interested in gin — from casual drinkers and cocktail enthusiasts to distillers and botanists. It covers a broad spectrum of topics related to gin: its history (how gin evolved from its origins to the rise of the modern gin boom), the variety of botanicals used (juniper, coriander, citrus peel, exotic spices etc.), distillation techniques, flavour profiles, varieties (London Dry, New Western, Old Tom, etc.), and equipment.
The book also delves into how to taste gin properly, how garnish and botanicals change the drinking experience, and offers interesting entries on cocktail-making. Readers will find definitions, context, sidebars with trivia, and explanations of terminology (for example “botanical”, “gin style”, “distillation proof”) that make this both an authoritative reference and a fun read.
Value-wise, "The Gin Dictionary" stands out because it is both deep and wide. It is helpful for bar-keepers, drink creators, aficionados, or anyone who wants to understand gin beyond just drinking it — to appreciate its craft, culture, flavours and lexicon.
