Details Condition: New Format: Hardback ISBN: 9781845339388 Publisher: Mitchell Beazley Age Range: Adult Overview Gin The Manual by Dave Broom is the definitive hardback guide to gin as a base spirit, written for anyone who wants to understand and enjoy this most versatile of drinks. Covering history, production, flavour and mixing, it moves confidently from simple serves to complex, considered cocktails. Whether you are stocking a home bar, building a bartender's reference shelf, or buying a gift for a gin enthusiast, this brand new hardback delivers expert insight with genuine personality and practical, everyday usefulness behind the bar. About the Book Gin The Manual sets out to demystify gin's remarkable renaissance, tracing its journey from juniper-heavy medicinal spirit to the vast, botanically diverse category it is today. Dave Broom explains what actually makes gin distinctive, unpacking distillation methods, botanical choices and the regional styles that shape flavour, from classic London Dry to contemporary New Western expressions. The book's structure is designed for real use rather than passive reading: an innovative "flavour camps" system groups gins by their dominant character, helping readers choose a bottle that suits their palate or a specific cocktail. Broom tests gins across multiple serves, including tonic, Martini and Negroni, scoring each so readers can make informed choices for a home bar or bar menu. Recipes range from simple long drinks to more technical classics, with clear guidance on ratios and garnishes. Throughout, the book balances rigorous, well-researched detail with an approachable, often witty voice, making it equally useful as a reference for professional bartenders and as an engaging read for curious drinkers who simply want to get more out of their gin collection. Explains gin styles and production methods in clear, accessible language Innovative flavour camp system to match gins to your taste and favourite serves Recipes covering both simple everyday drinks and more complex classic cocktails Ideal reference for home bartenders, hospitality professionals and gin enthusiasts Makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who enjoys spirits and cocktail culture About the Author Dave Broom is an award-winning Glaswegian drinks writer who has spent over two decades writing about spirits. He has authored numerous books on whisky, rum and gin, several of which have won the Glenfiddich Award for Drinks Book of the Year, and he has twice won the Glenfiddich Award for Drinks Writer of the Year. Broom is editor-in-chief of Whisky Magazine: Japan and a consultant editor to Whisky Magazine in the UK, USA, France and Spain, and he writes regularly for Whisky Advocate and scotchwhisky.com, bringing deep expertise and an engaging voice to every book he writes. Why You'll Love This Guide Practical, witty and beautifully thorough, Gin The Manual turns a love of gin into genuine understanding. It is the reference every home bar and cocktail collection deserves, guiding you confidently from first pour to perfectly balanced classic. Please Note: This item ships in the UK edition/cover as shown, with the UK ISBN listed above.