Botany of Gin, The

Chris Thorogood

ISBN 10: 1851245537 / ISBN 13: 9781851245536

Published by Bodleian Library, United Kingdom, 2020

About this Item

From its roots in ancient Greek herbal medicine, the popular spirit we now know as gin was established by the Dutch in the sixteenth century as a juniper-infused tincture to cure fevers. It gained notoriety during the London gin craze in the eighteenth century before enjoying a recent resurgence and a profusion of new botanical flavourings. Garnished with sumptuous illustrations depicting the plants that tell the story of this complex and iconic drink, this enticing book delves into the botany of gin from root to branch. A diverse assortment of aromatic plants from around the world have been used in the production of gin over the course of several centuries. Each combination of botanicals yields a unique flavour profile that equates to more than the sum of its parts. Understanding the different types of formulation, and the main groups of plants used therein, is central to appreciating the drinks complexities and subtleties. As this books extraordinary range of featured ingredients shows, gin is a quintessentially botanical beverage with a rich history like no other. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Botany of Gin, The
• Publisher: Bodleian Library, United Kingdom
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1851245537
• ISBN 13: 9781851245536
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 422 grams

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Synopsis

From its roots in ancient Greek herbal medicine, the popular spirit we now know as gin was established by the Dutch in the sixteenth century as a juniper-infused tincture to cure fevers. It gained notoriety during the London ‘gin craze’ in the eighteenth century before enjoying a recent resurgence and a profusion of new botanical flavourings.

Garnished with sumptuous illustrations depicting the plants that tell the story of this complex and iconic drink, this enticing book delves into the botany of gin from root to branch. A diverse assortment of aromatic plants from around the world have been used in the production of gin over the course of several centuries. Each combination of botanicals yields a unique flavour profile that equates to more than the sum of its parts. Understanding the different types of formulation, and the main groups of plants used therein, is central to appreciating the drink’s complexities and subtleties. As this book’s extraordinary range of featured ingredients shows, gin is a quintessentially botanical beverage with a rich history like no other.

About the Authors

Chris Thorogood is Head of Science and Public Engagement for Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum.

Simon Hiscock is Director of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum.