Rum A Tasting Course
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Rum A Tasting Course
Rum A Tasting Course
The ultimate visual guide for all things rum, from its complex history to innovative production techniques, and recipes for well-loved cocktails.
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As seen on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch.
Open the bottle on this comprehensive tasting course to discover the variety, complex history, and distinct flavours that rum has to offer.
From its origins in the West Indies and its seafaring associations, rum is now distilled all over the world, and its popularity as a spirit is experiencing a new rise. Ian Burrell, a passionate advocate for all things rum, reveals the spirit's long and complex history, the production, distillation, and ageing process, and the myriad flavours of this delicious drink available today.
Discover who we have to thank for inventing rum, how it is created from sugarcane, and how best to enjoy it. With tasting notes for 100 global rums, and recipes for 12 cocktailsβboth classic favourites and those with a modern twistβIan Burrell has the know-how and encouragement to allow you to establish your own palate, and write your own tasting notes. Open up the world of premium and bespoke spirits for a lifetime of enjoyment with this all-encompassing guide to the ongoing story of rum.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241664575
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 September 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: DK
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 203.0mm
Height: 241.0mm
Weight: 858g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Ian Burrell - also known as the Global Rum Ambassador - was voted the tenth most influential person in the World Drinks industry by Drinks International in 2020. He shares his infectious passion for rum and cocktails with the public the world over through masterclasses, seminars, speeches, and festivals. In 2007, he created RumFest, the world's first international rum festival, and in 2014 he broke the Guiness World Record for the largest organized rum tasting. Ian works with brands worldwide, and in 2018 he won International Brand Ambassador of the year at the Spirited Awards. He is the current rum and cocktail specialist on Channel 4's 'Sunday Brunch' and was the winner of the IWSC's 2024 Spirits Communicator Trophy.
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