The Shochu Handbook : An Introduction to Japan's Indigenous Distilled Drink by Christopher Pellegrini

Written by licensed sommelier and longtime Japan resident, Christopher Pellegrini, The Shochu Handbook is the first major reference published on the subject in a language other than Japanese. Illustrated with dozens of beautiful photographs, the book covers everything from how distilled beverages arrived in Japan to a step-by-step overview of the distilling process. There are also detailed chapters devoted to deciphering bottle labels, food pairing, serving styles, and speaking the language of these divine drinks.
Packed with information, The Shochu Handbook also includes an extensive list of recommended bottles, a chapter devoted to cocktail and homemade liqueur recipes, and Japanese-English language assistance for everything from ordering shochu in a bar to telling the difference between single-distilled and multiple-distilled drinks. This book is essential for Japanese food enthusiasts, restaurateurs, distributors, journalists, retailers, beverage professionals, and everyone in between.

Hardcover: 207 pages
Publisher: Telemachus Press, LLC (07/22/2014)
Language: English
Product Dimensions: ?ÇÄ5.5" x 0.49" x 8.5"
Product weight: 0.52 lbs