Ian Buxton has been working in and around the drinks industry for 30 years but has been drinking professionally for a good deal longer. He writes in a variety of trade and consumer titles in the UK and abroad.
'This is the perfect ... book about this zeitgeist spirit that should be kept by the bedside and dipped into whenever you're feeling thirsty. If good humour and knowledge make excellent bedfellows, then Ian Buxton has made a luxury divan for them snuggle up on' -- Neil Cammies * Western Mail * 'It may be the only book on gin that you'll ever need... Gin, the Ultimate Companion lives up to its billing and is all you need to get the most from your gin, whether you are a novice or an enthusiast' -- Paul Howard * Wine Alchemy * 'Whether you're looking to expand your ginology or simply want to know which gin you should be drinking and why, new book Gin: The Ultimate Companion by Ian Buxton, is all about the glorious world of the stuff, with tasting notes and tips on the must-try latest brands and eternal classics' -- Sam Wylie-Harris * Press Association *