The Alcorithm

Name: The Alcorithm
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241505199
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A revolutionary flavour guide to find the drinks you’ll love

By Rob Buckhaven

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The Alcorithm by Rob Buckhaven explores the fascinating science and art of creating alcoholic beverages tailored to your taste preferences. Through innovative flavour matching, the book guides you on a journey to discover your ideal drink selections, blending culinary knowledge with a dash of fun experimentation. Perfect for enthusiasts keen on refining their palate or simply looking to enhance their next cocktail party experience.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a curiosity about the science of flavour pairings and wish to enhance your cocktail-making skills with expert advice. It's perfect for those who love experimenting with different ingredients to create unique and delicious drinks.

The Alcorithm

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Whether you're a fan of wine, beer, spirits, cocktails (or all of the above!), this unique book will help you navigate by flavour to discover countless new drinks you'll love.

When it comes to what we drink, it's all too easy to stick to what we know. Yet there's a whole universe of booze just waiting to be enjoyed outside our comfort zone.

This informative guide will lead you by the taste buds, using algorithms fed by your existing favourite drinks and flavours to reveal numerous others that will also suit your palate.

Exploring the gamut of flavour styles, from floral and fruity to smoky and spicy, then showcasing all the drinks in which you can find them, including 40 classic cocktail recipes, The Alcorithm is powered entirely by your personal preferences. You'll never drink the same way again.

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The Alcorithm by Rob Buckhaven is praised for its innovative approach similar to a flavour thesaurus but focused on drinks. It guides readers through various flavour profiles, offering an engaging way to discover new beverages. Critics commend its entertaining and educational style, highlighting Buckhaven's expertise in wine and spirits, as well as its position as a valuable resource for exploring different tastes and combinations.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241505199

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Michael Joseph Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 219.0mm

Weight: 719g

Pages: 280

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About the Author

Rob Buckhaven is a drinks expert with 14 years' experience in the wine and spirits industry. He is a drinks columnist for the Metro, a brand ambassador for Rathfinny Estate and in 2018 he was nominated for the position of IWSC Wine Communicator of the Year. Rob has also appeared as a wine expert on The Market Kitchen and Something for the Weekend. He holds a MBA in Wine Marketing and Management from the prestigious INSEEC Business School in Bordeaux.