Distilled Spirits

Chronicles the experiences of the author, a religion reporter, and his friendships with Aldous Huxley, Gerald Heard, and Bill Wilson, three men who had profound effects on the religion and spirituality of the twentieth century.

Production of distilled spirits throughout the world is a remarkable balance between tradition and innovation. The traditions that have led to the production of high quality spirits are described. However, there has been continued change in the agriculture that provides the raw materials for spirit production, and the importance of the continuity of supply of high quality raw materials is discussed. world are described along with recent technical innovations. Novel approaches to understanding flavour development and assessment are outlined along with innovative approaches to marketing traditional as well as new products developed by the distilling industry.

Chronicles the experiences of the author, a religion reporter, and his friendships with Aldous Huxley, Gerald Heard, and Bill Wilson, three men who had profound effects on the religion and spirituality of the twentieth century.

Discussing the worldwide traditions and innovations associated with the production of distilled spirits, this comprehensive reference emphasizes the importance of continuing to have a supply of high-quality raw materials as modern agricultural practices change. The source material for this study originated in the 2008 Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference, where hundreds of distillers from around the world gathered to share knowledge under the theme of energy, environment, and enlightenment to meet the challenges of the future. Tackling environmental issues and emphasizing the importance of high-quality distilling, this sourcebook is an essential reference for distillers, brewers, research institutes, and anyone with an interest in spirits.