Latijns-Amerika in je glas | Stijn Hiers

Latijns-Amerika in je glas by Stijn Hiers is an accessible and flavourful journey through the drinks culture of Latin America. In this Dutch-language book, the drinks expert and historian takes readers through 21 countries in search of well-known and forgotten spirits, fermentations and local traditions.

Many readers know rum, tequila or pisco, but Latin America has far more to offer. The book introduces drinks such as Bolivian singani, Peruvian pisco, Argentine aloja, Venezuelan cocuy, Mexican mezcal, Brazilian cachaça and ritual drinks such as pulque and chicha. Hiers places these drinks in their historical, cultural and geographical context.

The book is especially interesting for whisky lovers who want to look beyond Scotch single malts or Irish blends, but it also appeals to fans of rum, tequila, mezcal, cocktails, gastronomy and travel writing. Alongside spirits, it also touches on fermentation, coffee, cacao, rituals, colonial history and local customs.

Latijns-Amerika in je glas is not a standard tasting guide, but a broad drinks history book full of stories, facts and product knowledge. It is an ideal book for anyone who wants to broaden their spirits horizon and discover what Latin America has to offer in the glass.

Book Details
Language: Dutch
Format: Softcover
Pages: 215
Author: Stijn Hiers
ISBN / barcode: 9789082108026
Subject: Latin American drinks, rum, tequila, mezcal, pisco, singani, drinks culture