Distilled: A Natural History of Spirits -- Ian Tattersall, Rob DeSalle

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/580276 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Distilled: A Natural History of Spirits Author: Ian Tattersall, Rob DeSalle Narrator: Asa Siegel Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 45 minutes Release date: May 24, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: An imaginative natural history survey of the wide world of spirits, from whiskey and gin to grappa and moonshine In this follow-up book to A Natural History of Wine and A Natural History of Beer, authors Rob DeSalle and Ian Tattersall yet again use alcoholic beverages as a lens through which to gain a greater appreciation of natural history. This volume considers highly alcoholic spirits in the context of evolution, ecology, history, primatology, molecular biology, physiology, neurobiology, chemistry, and even astrophysics. DeSalle and Tattersall address historical and cultural aspects and ingredients, the distillation process, and spirits and their effects. They also call on an international group of colleagues to contribute chapters on brandy, vodka, tequila, whiskies, gin, rum, eaux-de-vie, schnapps, baiju, grappa, ouzo, and cachaça. Covering beverages from across the globe and including descriptions of the experience of tasting each drink, this book offers an accessible and comprehensive exploration of the scientific dimensions of spirits.