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  • Published: 15 September 2017
  • ISBN: 9781607748977
  • Imprint: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 112
  • RRP: $36.00

Distillery Cats

Profiles in Courage of the World's Most Spirited Mousers



Based on the viral Punch piece and subsequent hit NPR story, Distillery Cats tells the whimsical tale of working cats in distilleries around the world, with charming illustrations of the beloved mousers.

Distillery Cats contains the whimsical tales of working cats in distilleries around the world, with charming illustrations of the beloved mousers.

Distillery Cats cheekily tells the tale of the historical role of these spirited cats and their evolution from organic pest control to current brand ambassadors. James Beard Award-winning author (and noted cat enthusiast) Brad Thomas Parsons profiles 30 of the world's most adorable and lovable distillery cats, featuring "interviews," a hand-drawn portrait of each cat, plus trading card-style stat sheets with figures like "super-power" and "mice killed." Featuring 15 cocktail recipes to enjoy while you page through, Distillery Cats is a quirky but essential addition to any cat or spirits lover's bookshelf.

  • Published: 15 September 2017
  • ISBN: 9781607748977
  • Imprint: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 112
  • RRP: $36.00

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Praise for Distillery Cats

Praise for Bitters:

  • "I love bitters! Brad's book is a must-have for all booze nerds. The history is fascinating and the recipes are awesome." --David Chang, chef/owner of Momofuku
  • "Thanks to Brad Thomas Parsons's inquisitive detective work, readers can discover how cocktail bitters rose from the ashes of Prohibition to become an indispensable ingredient for the country's top mixologists." --Jim Meehan, managing partner at PDT and author of The PDT Cocktail Book
  • "Bitters turns a potentially esoteric topic into a breezy read, packed with recipes for the bar and kitchen that we will certainly be adding to our repertoire. Brad's witty, generous storytelling and excellent historical research, paired with the handsome visuals, set this book apart." --Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli, authors of The Frankies Spuntino Kitchen Companion & Cooking Manual and chef/owners of Frankies Spuntino and Prime Meats