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Difford’s Guide to Cocktails Book 17th Edition
We've sold out of this edition, and the good news is that the NEW Eighteenth Edition is now available to pre-order - published 12th December 2024
Andy Shaw
22nd November 2024 at 14:28
3 copies bought, one for me, one for the 30th wedding anniversary of hugely valued friends and one for our son and his wonderful girlfriend for Christmas. Ours is used every Friday evening and has been a great boost to our enjoyment of life.
22nd November 2024 at 15:13
That makes us all in Team Difford very happy, thanks for the feedback Andy!
5th October 2024 at 07:00
Hello , im from VietNam, i really like your book, how can i buy it? Could you help me
5th October 2024 at 07:52
Hi Thảo, please could you send an email to us at hello@diffordsguide.com and we will reply to you with information including a shipping quote to Vietnam. Thank you!
11th July 2024 at 23:57
Hello,
I purchased the latest edition of the book (French version) and I notice that many recipes in the book differ from those on the website, particularly in terms of quantity or alcohol suggestions. Which version of the recipes should I take seriously?
Thank you.
I purchased the latest edition of the book (French version) and I notice that many recipes in the book differ from those on the website, particularly in terms of quantity or alcohol suggestions. Which version of the recipes should I take seriously?
Thank you.
12th July 2024 at 05:44
The French edition presently on sale is two editions behind this one. I am constantly striving to improve recipes and the website is updated daily.
17th April 2024 at 19:39
Hey Simon, i’m a new “wanna be Bartender” and an absolutely beginner. I already ordered the 17th Edition of your book, yet i find it hard for a beginner to start with it. That’s why I took the decision to attend a bartender course/seminar/workshop. Still I can’t decide which one of the various options I need to choose. Do you maybe have a suggestion for me what could be the best bartending course to start with?
I would very appreciate it!
Thank in advance!
Donals
I would very appreciate it!
Thank in advance!
Donals
18th April 2024 at 10:22
I've not experienced any bartending courses to be in a position to recommend one over another. One of the main factures may prove to be what's available near you. Many thanks for buying our book.
3rd April 2024 at 16:46
Hey Simon, when is the 18th Edition coming out?
29th September 2024 at 10:35
I'm still working on it. When we send it to press, it takes five to six weeks before we receive delivery. As soon as we're finished and have a print date then I'll be able to predict when we'll be able to start selling copies.
3rd April 2024 at 18:06
Hopefully before the end of the year, but it is going to be even thicker as I've so much to add - why it's taking me so long. Print cost will be much higher so sadly the price will also have to rise.
28th March 2024 at 03:26
Question: I bought my first copy on Amazon because of ease of access. I’d like to buy a second copy for my dad. I’m in the USA. Is it better to purchase through your website? I’d like to support yall better since I’m enjoying the content and can’t purchase much due to my location. I’d order bar ware and alcohol if we didn’t have such random laws state to state.
28th March 2024 at 09:01
Hi Amarette, the shipping costs from UK to USA if you buy from our website are really high (about the same as the book itself as it's so chunky and we use a reliable priority service). To make it more cost-effective for our American friends we decided to use Amazon and ship pallets into the US. You'll be supporting us either way...thank you!
1st October 2023 at 17:41
Can you please send to Brazil?
3rd October 2023 at 14:03
Shipping to Brazil from the UK is scarily expensive, but we are happy to quote if you can please email (contact us in the footer below).
1st October 2023 at 11:59
I just buy this book im so happy ?
24th August 2023 at 14:49
Hi Simon, curious why the June bug is no longer in the Guide?
I went from the 8th to the 17th edition and it had disappeared (it's my girlfriend's favourite)
I went from the 8th to the 17th edition and it had disappeared (it's my girlfriend's favourite)
31st August 2023 at 11:23
Due to page views and ratings, I thought the June Bug and green melon liqueur had fallen out of fashion. I have to remove some cocktails to make way for the new ones. Even then, our book seems to get thicker with each edition. You'll still find the June Bug on this site.
14th August 2023 at 04:31
Hi Simon, any chance you may be considering a kindle version of the Difford's Guide to Cocktails?
14th August 2023 at 05:32
No, Kindle isn't something we've considered.
9th June 2023 at 10:02
On the website is there an easy way to see the newly added cocktails from the previous edition?
9th June 2023 at 10:11
Not specifically newly added cocktails but you can search for cocktails in a specific edition of our book using our Cocktail Finder.
6th June 2023 at 13:04
Hi Simon
looking to buy this for Fathers day but dont want to buy it to then be gazumped by 18th edition as that would upset him....when is 19th edition planned ??
Cheers
looking to buy this for Fathers day but dont want to buy it to then be gazumped by 18th edition as that would upset him....when is 19th edition planned ??
Cheers
6th June 2023 at 13:16
Hi Loraine, the 18th edition won't be published until sometime in 2024, with the 19th edition a long way off.
30th January 2023 at 17:06
Any ETA for when the 17th edition will be available on Amazon? :)
10th February 2023 at 15:19
Sadly we're not in control of Amazon...the books are with them but not yet for sale on amazon.de. We have spent hours on the phone with them today and they are still having 'technical problems' ??♀️ Easier to order directly from us!
9th February 2023 at 20:41
Ok, sorry. I found it and indeed: This item cannot be shipped to your selected delivery location. (Which is Germany, in my case)
12th January 2023 at 08:45
Fantastic…just fantastic!
7th January 2023 at 07:08
Hi Simon I am a lecturer at Westminster Kingsway College in Victoria London. I have my students use your website as a reference for their training and to develop their weekly cocktail offer for our guest. Hopefully they will continue to use your website when they leave to work in the industry. Please feel free to stop by and say hi next time you are in London.
5th January 2023 at 13:01
Is there an e-book version?
(Congrats for everything)
(Congrats for everything)
5th January 2023 at 13:35
The digital version of our book is this wesite. You can search for cocktails included in each edition of the book using options in Cocktail Finder.
16th December 2022 at 07:56
I think I'll hold out for the 18th Edition - we're still working our way through the 16th! But congratulations - everyone who has seen your book here loves it!
13th December 2022 at 00:09
It would be great if, on the website, I could filter recipes by edition (or even date added/updated) - I also recently purchased the 16th edition.
16th December 2022 at 09:53
You can already filter cocktail recipes on this website according to which edition of our books they appear in by using our Cocktail Finder.
10th December 2022 at 01:28
Hmmm, unhappy that I just laid out a bucket of cash to get the 16th edition plus postage to Oz a couple of months ago. Is there any way I could get a pamphlet or booklet of just the additional 300 cocktails? Not serious and not seriously mad either I love 16th ed. Just sad I can't spare the funds for another load of shipping for another half-ton book. Or the space for it really. Actually, having said that you might consider an update for people who bought a full one with just the added drinks
10th December 2022 at 09:43
Many thanks for purchasing our 16th edition (which is still available at the old price – cheaper than the 17th edition). Sales of these books help fund this site where all the cocktails in the books, plus 1000s more, are available free of charge. And for those reading these comments who are considering buying our 17th edition – BEWARE – there will be an 18th edition but probably not before 2024.
8th December 2022 at 08:04
Hello , you have a french version ? Thanks
8th December 2022 at 08:24
No. French version is now a long way behind UK edition. We're not the publishers of the French edition.
8th December 2022 at 07:44
Congrats on the new edition!
8th December 2022 at 08:22
Many thanks. Always a huge relief when a book moves from my screen into a bound printed book.
3rd December 2022 at 15:37
Do you update this every year?
4th December 2022 at 08:06
We update and bring out new editions when I have collected sufficient good new cocktail recipes and according to sales of the previous edition. It's worked out once a year for the past 2 editions but we have slipped back a few months each year so I very much doubt I'll manage to publish the 18th edition until well into 2024.