The story of Derek Sandhaus's journey into the world's oldest drinking culture.
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Derek Sandhaus delves into the intricacies of Chinese history and culture, offering readers a deep understanding of its traditions and unique expressions. His work is characterized by a meticulous approach, exploring specific facets of the culture with scholarly depth and engaging prose. Sandhaus is not only a writer but also an active participant in the field, co-founding a venture dedicated to Chinese spirits and serving as an editor. His passion lies in illuminating the nuances of his subject matter, making complex cultural elements accessible and fascinating.
- 2019
- 2015
Baijiu: The Essential Guide to Chinese Spirits
- 194 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Drawing on interviews with baijiu aficionados, distillers and key players in the alcoholic beverage industry, Sandhaus introduces the history and development of alcohol in China - the birthplace of grain-based alcohol. Distillation and production processes, the landscape of the industry today, and a page-by-page guide to the major varieties, distilleries and brands all feature in Baijiu- The Essential Guide to Chinese Spirits.
- 2012
Pirates, plagues, pistols and poisons; with adventure of all varieties, the third installment of the popular 'Tales' series is a rollicking journey into colonial Hong Kong.