ATTENTION book in English
With Modern Caribbean Rum, Matt Pietrek and his partner Carrie Smith offer an exhaustive survey of the world of Caribbean rum.
Since 2013, Matt has been exploring this universe far and wide, and ever more deeply, through The Cocktail Wonk blog, later followed by Rum Wonk. He collects and shares invaluable information on the history of sugarcane spirits, as well as previously unpublished details on all those who bring them to life today. This book is the sum total of this impressive work, enriched with a mountain of information that will surprise even the most seasoned rum geeks.
In 850 pages and over 900 illustrations, this book retraces the great history of rum and delves into the mysteries of its manufacture. It deciphers its economics and regulations, giving us all the keys we need to understand it in depth. None of the 70 or so Caribbean distilleries will hold any secrets for you, thanks to a series of comprehensive, well-sourced portraits. This is an indispensable resource, a new reference in the field.
