diffordsguide Gin: The Bartender's Bible

Difford (difford's Encyclopedia of Cocktails: 2600 Recipes) quite possibly could be the "King of Cocktails." The founding voice of diffordsguide.com, a website for the discerning drinker, he's also the author of a large number of cocktail books that focus on history, ingredients, and preparation of the best versions. Difford's newest title is a sort of love letter to gin, the alcoholic beverage made from grain spirits flavored with juniper berries and aromatics. But this is no ordinary bartending book; rather, it is a reference guide for the gin connoisseur. The work lists the history of the drink (would you believe it can be traced as far back as the 1100s in the Arab world?), how it's made, and entries on 18 of the top distilleries (including locations, recipes, grains and aromatics, production, and information on their top sellers, along with tasting notes and ratings). Readers will also find a catalog of 175 gin brands with tasting notes and a rating system. Interspersed throughout are high-quality photographs and recipes for beverages containing gin.