This is the essential guide to the wonderful world of gin. Written by one of the country’s leading experts, it’s ideal for novice and connoisseur alike. As well as tasting notes and tips on the must-try latest brands and the eternal classics, it also includes details on distilleries and exciting new craft gins.
There’s also information on many of the best and tastiest flavoured gins on the market, hints on choosing the perfect tonic and a selection of gin cocktails which showcase the remarkable versatility of our favourite spirit.
'By turns wise, witty and well-informed, this is the only other tonic your gin will ever need' - Craig Harper, Drinks Expert, Fever-Tree
Ian Buxton has been working in and around the whisky industry for close to 30 years, but has been drinking professionally for a good deal longer. He began writing regularly for Whisky Magazine shortly after it launched, and now also writes in a variety of trade and consumer titles here and abroad. He has published a number of books, including the bestselling 101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die and 101 Gins to Try Before You Die.
This is the perfect … book about this zeitgeist spirit that should be kept by the bedside and dipped into whenever you’re feeling thirsty. If good humour and knowledge make excellent bedfellows, then Ian Buxton has made a luxury divan for them snuggle up on'
~Neil Cammies, Western Mail
It may be the only book on gin that you’ll ever need... Gin, the Ultimate Companion lives up to its billing and is all you need to get the most from your gin, whether you are a novice or an enthusiast'
~Paul Howard, Wine Alchemy
"The 21st century’s gin craze has continued unabated since the book’s publication, with exciting new expressions launched on a regular basis and a remarkable boom inf tonics to suit every palate; hence the follow-up, which brings Buxton’s customary wit, industry knowledge, and highly developed palate to this fast-evolving market once more."
~The Tasting Panel
Whether you’re looking to expand your ginology or simply want to know which gin you should be drinking and why, new book Gin: The Ultimate Companion by Ian Buxton, is all about the glorious world of the stuff, with tasting notes and tips on the must-try latest brands and eternal classics'
~Sam Wylie-Harris, Press Association
By turns wise, witty and well-informed, this is the only other tonic your gin will ever need'
~Craig Harper – Drinks Expert, Fever-Tree
A fantastic exploration of gin, whether you’re an enthusiast or only just beginning your juniper-led journey. A captivating read, packed full of history and anecdotes, and a vast selection of incredible gins, each with a superb, witty and informative write-up'
~Rosie Milsom – Gin Guru, Atom Brands
You’ll come away from this mouth-wateringly readable book lamenting having previously known so little about a subject so utterly enthralling'
~Nick Scott – Editor, Robb Report UK
Ian brings his very own wit and wisdom to the world of gin. Through his prose, each gin quickly develops a unique personality – it’s a deep dive into the gin universe, so enjoy the ride!'
~Andrew Auwerda – Founder, Philadelphia Distilling (Bluecoat Gin)
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