Gin is a distilled liquor made from grains and seasoned with plants. It is best known for its pine flavour, which is mainly composed of juniper berries. It's an important ingredient in classic martini and essential to the iconic gin and tonic, but there are plenty of great cocktail recipes that show off the botanical spirit.
FAQs
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What does Gin taste like?
Gin has a predominant profile of juniper berries with other aromatics of cumin seeds, coriander seeds, angelica roots, orris roots, citrus peels, cardamom pods, cassia bark, grains of paradise and cubeb berries.
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What are the types of Gin?
There are two common types of gin - Distilled Gin and Redistilled Gin Distilled Gin - Made by distilling mash or a fermented alcohol base which is similar to the production of brandy or whisky. Redistilled Gin - Made from second distillation of a neutral spirit.
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How long can you keep Gin once it is open?
Opened Gin bottle can be stored for years without it going bad unless the unsealed bottle is being placed directly under the sun or radiator. Nevertheless, even if the bottle is tightly resealed, the opened bottle gin’s taste and quality will slowly change due to the reaction to oxygen in the air. Thus, it is recommended to finish the whole bottle within 2 years of opening. However, for flavoured gin or gin liqueur, it is more likely for it to deteriorate in flavour within months of opening.
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Can I drink Gin straight?
Yes, while you can drink gin straight, it can also be used as a mixer due to the flavourful botanicals that makes gin a perfect base for a wide range of cocktails.
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Why is Juniper so important in Gin?
Juniper berries give gin its distinctive taste. The aroma and taste of the juniper are the signature note for any gin, both on the nose and on the palate.