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The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails Hardcover – November 4, 2021

by David Wondrich (Editor), Noah Rothbaum (Editor)
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Anthropologists and historians have confirmed the central role alcohol has played in nearly every society since the dawn of human civilization, but it is only recently that it has been the subject of serious scholarly inquiry. The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails is the first major reference work to cover the subject from a global perspective, and provides an authoritative, enlightening, and entertaining overview of this third branch of the alcohol family. It will stand alongside the bestselling Companions to Wine and Beer, presenting an in-depth exploration of the world of spirits and cocktails in a groundbreaking synthesis.

The Companion covers drinks, processes, and techniques from around the world as well as those in the US and Europe. It provides clear explanations of the different ways that spirits are produced, including fermentation, distillation, and ageing, alongside a wealth of new detail on the emergence of cocktails and cocktail bars, including entries on key cocktails and influential mixologists and cocktail bars. With entries ranging from Manhattan and mixology to sloe gin and stills, the Companion combines coverage of the range of spirit-based drinks around the world with clear explanations of production processes, and the history and culture of their consumption. It is the ultimate guide to understanding what is in your glass.

The Companion is lavishly illustrated throughout, and appendices include a timeline of spirits and distillation and a guide to mixing drinks.
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    864 pages
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    Oxford University Press
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    November 4, 2021
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    10.07 x 2.04 x 7.34 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0199311137
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    978-0199311132
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Perfect for our Monthly Cocktail Club!
I created a Monthly Cocktail Club that we host at our house for friends. Some of our friends are new to creating cocktails, so I wanted to have a reference book available. I read a lot of articles, trying to find the perfect reference book - and this book is the one I selected. I'm so glad I did!This book is an A to Z encyclopedia of cocktails. It includes the history of all things cocktail related, as well as definitions of the various kinds of spirits and tools.Each entry is brief enough to read quickly, yet still contains a lot of interesting information.I like having this book sitting out on the counter during our Cocktail Clubs, so anyone can use it if they want to look something up. I also reference pages that relate to whatever cocktail we tried each month, and I post the references to our private Cocktail Club Facebook Group in case anyone wants to read more.I think this book offers something for everyone - whether you're just getting started crafting cocktails, or you're an experienced bartender. It's a great reference book to have in your home library!
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JDM
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for our Monthly Cocktail Club!
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2022
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I created a Monthly Cocktail Club that we host at our house for friends. Some of our friends are new to creating cocktails, so I wanted to have a reference book available. I read a lot of articles, trying to find the perfect reference book - and this book is the one I selected. I'm so glad I did!

This book is an A to Z encyclopedia of cocktails. It includes the history of all things cocktail related, as well as definitions of the various kinds of spirits and tools.

Each entry is brief enough to read quickly, yet still contains a lot of interesting information.

I like having this book sitting out on the counter during our Cocktail Clubs, so anyone can use it if they want to look something up. I also reference pages that relate to whatever cocktail we tried each month, and I post the references to our private Cocktail Club Facebook Group in case anyone wants to read more.

I think this book offers something for everyone - whether you're just getting started crafting cocktails, or you're an experienced bartender. It's a great reference book to have in your home library!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for our Monthly Cocktail Club!
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2022
I created a Monthly Cocktail Club that we host at our house for friends. Some of our friends are new to creating cocktails, so I wanted to have a reference book available. I read a lot of articles, trying to find the perfect reference book - and this book is the one I selected. I'm so glad I did!

This book is an A to Z encyclopedia of cocktails. It includes the history of all things cocktail related, as well as definitions of the various kinds of spirits and tools.

Each entry is brief enough to read quickly, yet still contains a lot of interesting information.

I like having this book sitting out on the counter during our Cocktail Clubs, so anyone can use it if they want to look something up. I also reference pages that relate to whatever cocktail we tried each month, and I post the references to our private Cocktail Club Facebook Group in case anyone wants to read more.

I think this book offers something for everyone - whether you're just getting started crafting cocktails, or you're an experienced bartender. It's a great reference book to have in your home library!
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5.0 out of 5 stars What a joy to read
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2023
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This has been sitting in my wish list since its release, and I finally got around to picking it up on a lark as a gift for my wife. Wow, what an . . . obsessive academic endeavor! And pretty clearly a labor of love. The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails doesn't have everything about everything, but if you want to know about cocktails or spirits, well - you really need this in your library (I'll be buying more as gifts). It is FUN to read, too: my wife and I will read articles to one another out loud (it sounds crazy, but the writing is so good that it's a total hoot). We almost always learn something. We're always entertained by it. And we generally wind up fixing a drink, so . . .
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5.0 out of 5 stars DAVID WONDRICH'S SEMINAL WORK
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I have been praying for a work like this for decades to act as a replacement for the once king, but now long out of date "Grossman's Guide to Wines, Beers, and Spirits" - and David Wondrich's "Oxford Companion to Spirits & Cocktails" is it! Packed with solid information, documented with page references, a home run game changer for the world of the bar & beverage industry! Move to the top of F&B Directors' Short List of annual "MUST READS".
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Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2021
I have been praying for a work like this for decades to act as a replacement for the once king, but now long out of date "Grossman's Guide to Wines, Beers, and Spirits" - and David Wondrich's "Oxford Companion to Spirits & Cocktails" is it! Packed with solid information, documented with page references, a home run game changer for the world of the bar & beverage industry! Move to the top of F&B Directors' Short List of annual "MUST READS".
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Lincoln
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you ever wanted to know about Spirits and Cocktails but were afraid to ask your bartender
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2021
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Full Disclosure: I've know David and Noah for a number of years.
This book is a triumph of knowledge and experience over rumor and old wise tales. Each page is filled to the brim with insightful instructions and useful (and real world useable) information. From everything on how to properly make a Bee's Knees cocktail to origin of the Swizzle stick.
It's the prefect book for the true cocktail and Spirits nerd.
If you ever wanted to clear the 'Potent Potables' category on Jeopardy this is the book to study.
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Juvet Valentin
4.0 out of 5 stars Too much information
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2022
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I'm a little disappointed. This is way more information than what I was looking for. It's a great encyclopedia about alcohol, but it's not practical if you want to make cocktails
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Chuck Thegze
5.0 out of 5 stars superb
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2022
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It's a big, heavy encyclopedia that is fascinating and very well written. Love this guy.
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BEB
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Gift for Your Favorite Mixologist!
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2022
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This was my brother's big Christmas book this year and he was thrilled. He would retire from the socializing to peek at the book. It was a great hit and he'll know everything there is to know about cocktails after reading this.
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Lars Spuybroek
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2022
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No question about it, this is pure knowledge of drinking--absolutely joy to read and sip from.
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Manuel
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy Amplio
Reviewed in Mexico on May 20, 2024
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Libro muy interesante, adecuada para personas muy apasionadas en el tema de la coctelería
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Sarah Fretwell-Jex
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely brilliant!
Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2022
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The most comprehensive book on this topic!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A masterwork
Reviewed in Germany on February 3, 2024
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Extremely important book - a must have in the library
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TeeVeeGee
4.0 out of 5 stars Een als woordenboek opgezet boekwerk over drank en cocktails
Reviewed in the Netherlands on November 8, 2021
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Het boek behandeld vrijwel alle achtergronden op het gebied van (sterke) drank, cocktails en hun oorsprong. Het is geenszins een cocktail handboek, hoewel veel klassiekers wel zijn vernoemd. Voor mensen die van een kleurrijk boekwerk houden.....helaas, het is op dun, mat papier gedrukt in zwart/wit.

Een boek bedoeld voor mensen die informatie en achtergronden zoeken; in alfabetische volgorde.
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NYRangers
5.0 out of 5 stars A Big Book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2021
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Well it’s a big book set out like a dictionary or encyclopaedia. It’s very different to your everyday cocktail book and to be honest, in my opinion, it isn’t for the casual drinker. It’s for those who want to know about things. It’s comprehensive but funnily enough the first thing I looked for wasn’t there. I’d just bought a bottle of Advocaat (Warninks) as it’s the time of year it suddenly appears in Supermarkets… .Perhaps it will get into the next edition.
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