Enjoying Gin: A Tasting Guide and Journal

by Paul Kahan

Overview

This informative reference meets tasting journal is your essential guide to the pleasure and versatility of this well-loved, globally sought-after spirit.

Whether you are a novice or savvy enthusiast, Enjoying Gin teaches you the fascinating history of the world’s most well-known spirit as well as how to enjoy and evaluate it for a myriad of tastes, textures, and flavor subtleties. It also takes a look at some of the most popular gin brands so you can learn how to cut through the marketing and really understand what you’re getting.

The journal section creates an accessible, interactive journey that helps you record your tasting experiences with small-batch to big-brand gins so you can find new favorites based on your flavor preferences. This guide:
 

• Takes you through the finer points of tasting gin
• Offers an interactive format for recording your experiences
• Includes a collection of gin cocktail recipes that take your experience deeper into the world of gin enjoyment

From classic to new-generation gin distilleries hailing from across the the globe, you’ll learn all you need to enjoy gin with the knowledge of a seasoned enthusiast. Whether you choose classic or contemporary, Enjoying Gin offers a hands-on guide to the world of gin and its complexities of flavors.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780760375099
Publisher:	Harvard Common Press
Publication date:	04/12/2022
Series:	Liquor Library Series
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	1,094,544
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

Frank Flannery is a writer living on the New Jersey coast. A lifelong spirit enthusiast, the booming alcohol industry is among his favorite topics to explore.  He writes to share his formidable and growing knowledge on a wide variety of spirits and distillers, from artisanal small batches to nationally distributed classics.

Table of Contents

Contents
Introduction 
A Brief History 
Making Gin 
Reading a Label 
Tasting Gin
Famous Gins
Gin Cocktails
Tasting Notes
Index
Image Credits