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CC RRAAFFTT SPIRITS CC RRAAFFTT SPIRIT S Eric Grossman Project Editor Martha Burley Project Art Editor Vicky Read Pre-Production Producer Rebecca Fallowfield Producer Stephanie McConnell Jackets Team Francesca Young, Harriet Yeomans Creative Technical Support Sonia Charbonnier Managing Art Editor Christine Keilty Managing Editor Stephanie Farrow Art Director Maxine Pedliham Creative Director Mary-Clare Jerram Illustrations Vicky Read Photography William Reavell First published in Great Britain in 2016 by Dorling Kindersley Limited 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL Copyright © 2016 Dorling Kindersley Limited A Penguin Random House Company 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 01–280241–May/2016 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise), without the prior written permission of the copyright owners. 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ISBN 978-0-2412-2968-2 Printed and bound in China A WORLD OF IDEAS: SEE ALL THERE IS TO KNOW www.dk.com Contents Introduction 6 Mix it Up 142 Infusing Rum 142 GETTING IN THE SPIRIT 8 Daiquiri 144 Hurricane 146 VODKA 30 Mojito 148 Craft Spirits: The A–Z 32 Rum and Ginger 150 Behind the Scenes Hangar 1 Mai Tai 152 Vodka 40 BRANDY AND COGNAC 154 Mix it Up 50 Craft Spirits: The A–Z 156 Infusing Vodka 50 Behind the Scenes Grosperrin Bloody Mary 52 XO Fine Champagne 160 Cosmopolitan 54 Moscow Mule 56 Mix it Up 166 White Russian 58 Infusing Brandy and Cognac 166 Sidecar 168 GIN 60 Vieux Carré 170 Craft Spirits: The A–Z 62 Pisco Sour 172 Behind the Scenes Sacred Gin 70 Corpse Reviver No. 1 174 Mix it Up 80 AGAVE SPIRITS 176 Infusing Gin 80 Craft Spirits: The A–Z 178 Martini 82 French 75 84 Mix it Up 184 Gimlet 86 Infusing Agave Spirits 184 Gin Fizz 88 Margarita 186 Gin Sling 90 Paloma 188 WHISKY, BOURBON, AND RYE 92 ABSINTHE, BAIJIU, AND MORE 190 Craft Spirits: The A–Z 94 Craft Spirits: The A–Z 192 Behind the Scenes Hudson Behind the Scenes Jade Baby Bourbon 100 1901 Absinthe Supérieure 198 Mix it Up 112 Behind the Scenes Mizu Shochu 204 Infusing Whisky, Bourbon, Mix it Up 210 and Rye 112 Infusing Absinthe, Baijiu, Mint Julep 114 and More 210 Sazerac 116 Caipirinha 212 Manhattan 118 Negroni 214 Old Fashioned 120 Absinthe Frappé 216 Blood and Sand 122 Index and Acknowledgments 218 RUM 124 Craft Spirits: The A–Z 126 Behind the Scenes Clément VSOP Rhum Agricole 132 6 CRAFT SPIRITS Introduction Featuring the best craft spirits in the world, this book shows you the producers to watch, the spirits to try, and the cocktail techniques to master. Each bottle has its own unique story to tell, and is made with a passion and an attention to detail that warrants the “craft” title. What are Craft Spirits? A Matter of Size It is difficult to categorize craft spirits for many Craft distilleries usually start small, making reasons – mainly because there are few official top-notch spirits in tiny batches, and develop a authorities regulating what distilleries can produce devoted audience who clamour for more. Soon, these and how spirits are marketed. Although some spirits, producers need to decide whether to expand to keep such as Cognac, are quality-controlled by regulatory up. Some believe that a producer can only create the bodies, producers often identify their spirits as best spirits when making them in a limited, tightly “craft” without explaining what that means, or controlled fashion, and for many producers one of the disclosing key details about their product. greatest challenges is striking a balance between This book presents more than 250 top-tier craft meeting demand and maintaining consistency from spirits from all over the world, helping you to choose batch to batch. However, distilleries of all sizes can the best from an intimidating range. Although no entrust Master Distillers or Blenders with making two are identical in style and approach, all of the sure every batch meets the highest standards. producers have a similar commitment to detail and For these reasons, this book includes a balance of quality, and a transparent philosophy that ensures small, upstart companies who limit their production each bottle delivers an unparalleled experience. volume and make spirits in tiny batches to best INTRODUCTION 7 control the quality of the final product. However, a selection of medium-sized, more established craft distilleries are included too – these have expanded to meet demand, but still produce high-quality spirits featuring distinctive characteristics. People Power Every spirit in the book has a person, or group of people, behind it. Any producers that have anonymous ownership have been omitted from the selection. A large proportion of the distilleries in the book are fully independent and maintain complete control of their production process. However, there are also several distilleries that have been acquired by larger companies but that still adhere to their original methods and levels of quality. Although some believe that producers must stay fully independent to be truly “craft”, many leading craft producers have embraced the opportunity to work with larger companies whose support – both financial and intellectual – helps them to be more experimental and innovative. Care in the Process All craft producers have an extreme commitment to quality, which manifests itself in different ways. Many employ painstaking techniques, some of which are rooted in time-honoured traditions, and won’t compromise their vision or ethos in the name of efficiency or shortcuts. Artisanal processes, such as grinding or macerating ingredients – actions automated by larger companies – are often achieved by hand. Some producers embrace a “farm-to-bottle” ethos, supporting communities and sustainability by using local ingredients. With Craft Spirits as your guide, discover the world’s most respected producers. Find out how to create incredible infusions and develop your very own signature cocktails. Cheers! W craft spirit hat is a ? How is it made? Starting with the origins of alcohol, these pages take you through the story of the modern revolution craft spirits – showing you how innovators and trailblazers all over the world have shaken up the spirits industry. Uncover the secrets behind the most awarded and mysterious liquors on earth and find out how producers distil, blend, age and spirits to get the desired results. Packed with expert advice about tasting, serving, and infusing, these pages make the most will help you of what you drink, and get you into the spirit.
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