Book · 2021 · Home economics
Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails
Why people recommend it
Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails is a comprehensive reference book edited by David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum that explores the history, culture, and production of alcoholic beverages. On an episode of The Book Review titled 'The Life of a Jazz Age Madam' released on July 18, 2024, critic Dwight Garner mentioned the volume during the sign-off segment of the show. Garner recalled that he had read and reviewed the massive reference work, highlighting that it was edited by David Wondrich, whom he described as a foundational figure in the modern cocktail renaissance. Garner's remarks framed the publication as a significant and expansive undertaking within the beverage literature space, reflecting his deep engagement with Wondrich's scholarly contributions to cocktail history.
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”