Why people recommend it
Killer Cocktails, widely known as The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails edited by David Wondrich with Noah Rothbaum, is an exhaustive reference volume chronicling the history, production, and culture of potable alcohol. The book was highlighted on The Book Review podcast on July 18, 2024, in the episode titled The Life of a Jazz Age Madam. During the sign-off segment, critic Dwight Garner recapped his recent output by mentioning that he had reviewed the extensive reference guide edited by David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum. Earlier in the program, Garner introduced his review by calling the publication a massive text, noting that he had read and evaluated the monsterized book because Wondrich stands as a key figure in the modern cocktail renaissance. The reference work garners high praise from culinary historians and enthusiasts for its comprehensive entries on mixology, distilling traditions, and historic recipes. Scholars and bartenders alike recommend the volume for its authoritative scholarship and engaging prose, which transforms a technical encyclopedia into an endlessly readable compendium of global drinking culture across centuries.
Who recommended it
- Dwight Garner Recommended
Dwight Garner — 2 mentions
“you know I I read and reviewed this monsterized book it's called the uh Oxford companion to spirits and Cocktails and it's edited by David wondrich who's sort of one of the one of the key figures in the cocktail Renaissance”
“I reviewed the Oxford companion to spirits and Cocktails edited by David W with Noah Roth bom”