Gin A Tasting Course, by Anthony Gladman

We love botanical gin, and think a lot about the plants, distillation and craftsmanship that separates a memorable spirit from a forgettable one. This book covers all of that, and a good deal more.

Gladman moves through gin's full history from a medicinal cure, to imperial commodity, "mother's ruin" and today's boom in specialist distilleries producing an ever-broadening range of floral, citrus, herbal, spiced and umami gins.

The book also covers how to develop a palate and write your own tasting notes, with profiles of more than 100 gins and a section on classic cocktails.