Neil Ridley Books

A guide to exploring the burgeoning world of craft spirits.

Today's world of spirits is experiencing an explosive increase in craft distillers and pioneers of new distillates. It's about men and women tearing up rule books and creating new spirits with extraordinary personality and passion. This book uncovers the best spirits the world has to offer. These are not necessarily the best-known examples on the planet - though if they are good, they have a place here - but the best crafted and most interesting. Spirit by spirit Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley explain what you need to know to appreciate a spirit - its ingredients, its classic forms, the choices a distiller makes in creating it - and offer their picks to 'Drink Before You Expire' - the world's best examples of their type, from gin and rum to shochu and tequila

Exploring the delightful combination of crisps and drinks, this guide by Neil Ridley offers over 40 crisp varieties paired with 70 beverages, including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. Readers can discover seasonal pairings, design their own snack events, and learn about the intriguing world of crisp flavors. The book features sections on different drink categories, complete with tasting notes and quirky facts. Unique pairings, from classic to unexpected, are illustrated, making it a comprehensive resource for snack enthusiasts and hosts alike.

Eleven-year-old Josh never expected to be a hero. Having previously defeated the brutal Viking, Harald Greycloak, Josh and his friend Rainbow must travel once more to the mythological Viking Mistworld with the fate of Whitby resting on their shoulders.

A directory of 101 hot sauces from around the world