A radical new history of gin—and a challenge to everything you think you know about its origins. Perfect for readers of drink history, British social history, and the history of science and taxation—The Spirit of Juniper offers a fresh, evidence-driven account of how gin became gin, from two of the field's leading authorities.



REVIEWS:

"For years the gin story has been told as a neat linear narrative, but of course history, and spirits history in particular, is much more complex. The Spirit of Juniper tracks multiple threads from across different countries and perspectives and weaves together the true evolution of juniper spirits across Europe. Pour yourself a cold martini and get ready to explore one of the most comprehensive and fascinating accounts of juniper’s real beginnings."—Emma Stokes, GinMonkey.co.uk

"With the clarity and punch of gin itself, The Spirit of Juniper takes you on an odyssey through the noble spirit's long and misunderstood history. Clear the shelves of previous attempts at gin's history, Anistatia Miller & Jared Brown latest book distils the truths and dispels the myths of England's - yes, England's - great contribution to the spirit world."—Hamish, Smith, CLASS magazine