The Alcorithm

A kind of Flavour Thesaurus but for drinks of all kinds including peppermint tea, sauvignon blanc, chartreuse and stout, it parses liquids by their aromatic notes and flavours, so that you can look up one drink or taste you enjoy and follow the scent-trail to another you might want to try … Open at any page and you’re immediately plunged into a joyful, thoughtful labyrinth in which you can happily lose yourself for hours * Telegraph *Rob Buckhaven will help you discover your new favourite tipple. He knows his stuff and his enthusiasm is infectious * Sunday Express *A light-hearted and informative read. The Alcorithm romps confidently through major flavour profiles, using an ‘if you like this , you’ll love that’ philosophy. Buckhaven’s 14 years of wine and spirits experience really shows * Club Oenologique *From floral to fruity, smoky to spicy, this invaluable tome will tell you how to hit every flavour high note * Esquire’s ‘Best Cocktail Books of 2023’ *This book is all about the pleasures of raising a glass. It sets about questioning the myths and science of taste in a simple, fun yet authoritative way. We all have our favourite tipple and are creatures of habit but this book tells you what to try next and why… cheers ! – Michel Roux Jr

Rob Buckhaven is a drinks expert with 14 years’ experience in the wine and spirits industry. He is a drinks columnist for the Metro and a brand ambassador for Rathfinny Estate. In 2018 he was nominated for the position of IWSC Wine Communicator of the Year. Rob has also appeared as a wine expert on The Market Kitchen and Something for the Weekend. He holds an MBA in Wine Marketing and Management from INSEEC Business School in Bordeaux.