Although it is a spirit, Gin always gives a hint of coolness on a hot summer day.
The refreshing body and rich herbal aromas allow this powerful piece to produce a variety of refreshing cocktails.
Gin is also called gin or gin, Jenever (or Genever) in the Netherlands and Belgium, and helium in Hong Kong and Guangdong. Flavored primarily with juniper nuts and other herbal spices, this spirit is full of spices and is popular all over the world.
The biggest advantage of gin is that the price is very close to the people, as long as one or two hundred yuan, you can buy rather good quality gin. At the same time, whether you drink soda or other beverages, you can add a little gin to increase the aroma and layering.
So today, let's talk about the past and present lives of gin, and see what this charming "little freshness in spirits" really is.
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01 | Overview of gin
02 | Gin brewing process and common types
05 | Common gin brand
06 | Common gin cocktails
Gin originated in the Netherlands, was introduced to England with sailors in the 17th century, and swept the empire in the 18th century. To this day, gin, like the soul of the British, seeped into their bones and was promoted to the whole world.
This spirit is made from grains, molasses or beets, distilled into a light, tasteless base wine, and then re-distilled with other spice plants. Originally, Dutch pharmacists wanted to extract the medicinal ingredients of plants in this way, but inadvertently got the strong flavor of the spirits.
The herbs used in the secondary distillation of gin vary from distillery to distillery, but the core spice must be juniper nuts. This is a female pine bulb of juniper that can be used as food, herbs or spices. The berries are green when young, purple-black when ripe, and look very much like blueberries. The wine is made with green berries with pronounced pine and pine resin flavors.
In addition to the iconic juniper scent, common spices in gin include coriander seed, orange peel, white root, and iris root. The most fascinating gins, often with dozens or more complex aromas, are full of delicate and delicate structural sense.
After the base liquor (similar to vodka) is obtained after the most basic distillation, it is also necessary to add juniper nuts or other spices for secondary distillation. At this time, the process determines the style, variety and type of finished gin.
The dry gin produced after secondary distillation without adding any spices is often referred to as London Dry Gin, named after the brewing process of London distilleries at the time. The reason why it is called London dry gin is only derived from the brewing method, which can also be produced in places other than London.
Distilled Gin allows spices and flavors to be added after secondary fermentation. This practice has become increasingly popular in recent years, with some distilleries trying to mix different distillates into their gin, making it more complicated. The spices added are also diverse, such as rose petals, cucumbers, lavender and so on. Common Plymouth gin, Dutch gin, and American gin all belong to distilled gin.
The cheapest gins are blended with essential oils, mixing the base wine with artificial spices. This strong, artificial flavor smell is irritating but not long-lasting.
03 | Common gin brand
The charm of gin lies in its unique aroma, and the taste, texture and style are all determined by what spices are added and how much is used in each winery. Winemakers can use their imaginations to incorporate a love of nature's plants into the wine.
Around the world, there are tens of thousands of gin producers, including not only large wineries, but also traditional small workshops, all dedicated to making the most stylish gin, and the price is actually not high. We introduce the top 5 brands with the highest sales in the world.
Gordon Gin
Gordon’s
This London dry gold has occupied the sales throne for many years, and the history is quite long, and the distillery has always been known as its "exclusive secret recipe" Only a few people in the world know it, adding a lot of mystery to this gin. The most classic green bottle of Gordon has a pronounced scent of coriander seeds and other plant spices, while lemon and orange peel seem to have less intense flavors in comparison.
In addition to the popular basics, the distillery's Exclusive Gordon's Export blends aromas of lavender and menthol with lemon flavors; Gordon's with a spot of Elderflower has elderflower added to it, while Gordon's sole gin is a black thorn plum gin, which uses black thorn plum as the main ingredient instead of juniper nuts.
Mumbai Sapphire Gin
Bombay Sapphire
Founded by spirits giant Bacardi Group, the brand's London Dry Gold bottle is very recognizable and mild, with the most classic collections with distinct notes of pepper and various sweet spices such as Moroccan cardamom, cinnamon, licorice and cucurbitum berry. It smells fresh and dry, and you can feel the vitality of the strong lemon in your mouth.
Wineries have been creative in the creation of gins, such as Star of Bombay adding bergamot peel and yellow sunflower seeds to the original spice flavor. In addition, the distillery also boldly used oriental spices to make a Bombay Sapphire East, adding lemongrass and Vietnamese black pepper, which was very popular with people and hated by many people.
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Beefeater
This is currently the only distillery still in London to dry gin in London. The classic Beefeater itself is complex enough, with a fresh aroma and a perfect balance of acidity and sweetness.
Other masterpieces of the winery, such as Beefeater 24, add flavors of Japanese sencha, Chinese green tea and grapefruit peel to the traditional spices. Beefeater London Garden adds spice flavors of lemon verbena and thyme. But the most special is the Beefeater Burrough's Reserve, which is recognizable for its round belly bottle and pale straw color. This wine is distilled in small batches and aged in Bordeaux oak barrels, adding floral and apricot flavors.
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Tanqueray
This winery is also from the UK. Their most classic wine is Tanqueray, made with the most basic gin spices, simple and straightforward, an old-school gin.
Tanqueray No.10 adds fresh orange peel, grapefruit, lime and chamomile flower aromas to the original. Tanqueray Rangpur adds ginger, bay and the very rare Rangpur lime, adding a rich lime aroma while also bringing a hint of bitterness.
West Gram Gin
Seagram’s
This is the only one of the top 5 gins that is not from the United Kingdom, located in the United States, which is very popular in the American continent, and the most classic extremely dry gold has aromas of sweet orange, bitter orange, coriander and white root. They are also currently adding more complex aromas to wine through spices from other fruits such as pineapple, lime, peach, grape, cranberry, melon and apple, each of which is a self-contained fruit.
The above 5 brands are very cheap, not only the entry-level version, even the special model just mentioned is an easy price point. In addition, there are some high-quality and priced even if the entry-level models are very high-quality, such as Hendrick's, Monkey 47, etc., which are the private collections of many gin connoisseurs. In the future, we will also introduce you to this kind of niche fine gin.
Of course, in general, even fine gins are far more expensive than whiskey or brandy.
04 | Common gin cocktails
Gin is known as the first of the six cocktail bases (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey, brandy and tequila), and the herbal and spice flavors that come with it can add a lot of complexity to the cocktails that are mixed, so there are actually more cocktails based on gin than other spirits. So, let's introduce you to some of the most representative gin cocktails.
Gin Tonic
Gin & Tonic
This is the most classic and traditional gin cocktail. The earliest quinine water (tonic water) was a very bitter medicine used by European soldiers (especially britain) to fight malaria and relieve fever when fighting in the tropics, and later they found that adding gin to quinine water would become delicious and easy to drink, so they brought this method back to their homeland and made this classic British drink, which was as deep into the soul as water for the British. Drinking a glass of golden tonic power in the hot summer is simply a unique artifact to cool off.
Dry Martini
Dry Martini
Martini is one of the most iconic gin cocktails, traditional martinis are based on gin, plus dry absinthe and olives.
Ramos Kimfils
Ramos Gin Fizz
The most basic Gin Fizz only adds fresh lemon juice, soda and syrup to the gin, and the now popular Ramos Kimfish, also known as New Orleans Fizz, adds cream and egg white to the original to increase the taste and complexity of the milk.
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Negroni
Negroni is considered a good choice for aperitifs, adding sweet absinthe and Campari (a bitter wine from Italy) to the gin, although its bitterness is somewhat unacceptable to many people, but once accepted, you will find the unique charm of its wine, which is used to pair Italian cuisine. This wine was once loved by the Italian Count of Camiloné Coloni, and was later named after him.
Seriously, I can't remember why I first drank gin, but it seems to exist in every unforgettable memory. Regarding gin, there are too many unfinished contents and stories, and the space is limited, so we will talk about it first.
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