Distilled: A Natural History of Spirits (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780300255157)

An imaginative natural history survey of the wide world of spirits, from whiskey and gin to grappa and moonshine

In this follow-up book to A Natural History of Wine and A Natural History of Beer, authors Rob DeSalle and Ian Tattersall yet again use alcoholic beverages as a lens through which to gain a greater appreciation of natural history.

This volume considers highly alcoholic spirits in the context of evolution, ecology, history, primatology, molecular biology, physiology, neurobiology, chemistry, and even astrophysics. With the help of illustrator Patricia Wynne, DeSalle and Tattersall address historical and cultural aspects and ingredients, the distillation process, and spirits and their effects. They also call on an international group of colleagues to contribute chapters on brandy, vodka, tequila, whiskies, gin, rum, eaux-de-vie, schnapps, baiju, grappa, ouzo, and cacha軋.

Covering beverages from across the globe and including descriptions of the experience of tasting each drink, this book offers an accessible and comprehensive exploration of the scientific dimensions of spirits.

Author: Rob DeSalle, Ian Tattersall
ISBN-10: 0300255152
ISBN-13: 9780300255157
Publisher: Yale University Press
Language: English
Published: 07/12/2022
Pages: 328
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 9.20h x 7.32w x 0.96d