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what is Gin?
History of Gin
How Gin is made?
Medical Benefits of Gin
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How Gin Traditionally served?
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Out of Six essentials Spirits Gin is the only one that really has a reputation to live down.
Gin is a White spirit flavoured with Juniper berries.
Aromatic dark berried plant juniper is called as "Genever" in Dutch.
Gin Varied Assortment of Herbs and spices however Gin generally includes anise, Angelica root, cinnamon, orange peel and coriander seeds.
The Base spirit of Gin is primarily grains like wheat or Rye .
This results of giving a Light bodied spirit.
Traditionally Genever is made from malt wine which give full bodied spirit similar to raw malt whisky.
Origin and History of Gin
Although Americans claims the origin of Gin from America,In 16th century English confirmed that the word Gin comes from Dutch word Genever for Juniper berries.
Many of today's leading Dutch Genever Distilleries can trace their origins back to 16th and 17th century, Examples are
In 15 75 Bols company found in Holland.
In 16 96 De Kuyper company found in Holland
Gin was initially used for Medical Treatments
Doctor Fransiscus de la boe ( Doctor Sylvius) of Lyden university of Holland created a juniper and spice flavoured medical spirit to treat Kidney Disorder Patients.
Gin Production Method
Although many of them say
Vodka + Botanicals = Gin
Gin is prepared by following three steps
Step 1
Soaking Juniper berries and botanicals in base spirits will infuse the flavour to the spirits.
Step 2
Neutral spirit is distilled along with Soaked botanicals in Pot still method.
Step 3
Column still Distillation will create highly concentrated spirit with botanical aroma.
In this way Gin is prepared.
How to Serve Gin ?
The age old mixer for Gin is ofcourse, Schweppes Tonic.
The production of Tonic is almost sustained by Gin drinkers.
Gin and Tonic is usually offered as a long drink with plenty of ice with Lemon or Lime slice.
Gun rubs along with any old mixer like orange juice,Bitter lemon and Ginger beer as well.
How Gin is Traditionally Served?
In Netherlands gin Traditionally served in a different way.
Speciality Gins can be served Neat.
Neat means straight from the bottle to glass.
Chill the gin bottle in the freezer and serve the measures in small Glass.
Glass must be Tall, narrowed- sided, stemmed glass, pretty much like champagne flute.
Classification of Gin
There are four types of Gin
Number 1
London Dry Gin
It's the dominant English style of Gin.
The makers have their own secret 4 to 15 botanical recipes.
Number 2
Plyymouth gin
It's full bodied gin , looks clear, slightly fruity and aromatic.
Number 3
Old Tom Gin
This is lightly Sweetened gin.
The name came from the vending machine which has Old Tom image.
Number 4
Dutch Genever
Genever is the original style which is sweet , lighter body and aromatic.
Top 5 Gin Brands in the world
Bombay sapphire Gin
Country - london
Taste Note
It has spices & herbs with strong juniper berries
and smooth & exotic finish
Hendricks
Country - scotland
Taste Notes
It has floral aroma with cucumber & rose petal and delicious long finish
Tanqueray
Country - london
Taste Note
It has herbal flavour with sweet and fruity taste with dry&long finish
Gordons
Country - london
Taste Note
It has herbal & citrus with refreshing soft taste
Beefeater
Country - london
Taste Note
It has clear &neutral
with juniper and corriander dry finish