Gin Flashcards
What are the 3 flavor presentation styles of Gin?
- Light and Crisp
- Flavorful and Aromatic
- Full-flavored.
How are American Dry Gins made?
Distilling and Compounding
How does Gin differ from Flavored Vodka?
The requirement of Juniper Berries/flavoring. Flavored vodka can be lower proof.
What is the normal ABV range for Gin?
40% to 47% ABV
What are Cloves?
Flowers
Quinine?
Bark
Ginger?
Other
Angelica?
Herb
Orris Root?
Other
Almond?
Fruit
Arrowroot?
Herb
Grains of Paradise?
Seed
Gentian?
Other?
Wormwood?
Herb
Cassia?
Bark
Aniseed?
Herb
Cocoa?
Seed
What is Compounding Essence?
One of two methods of Compounding. Essential oils and essences are added to high proof spirit, mixed and processing for bottling.
What is a sweet style of Gin?
Old Tom Gin and Oude Genever.
What are the main countries associated with Gin production?
U.K., USA, Spain, Holland, Germany, Belgium
What is the general definition of the Gin Category?
Flavored spirit obtained by redistilling high proof spirit in presence of juniper berries and other flavoring agents. Adding essential oils of Juniper. Minimum of 80 proof.
What style of Gin is sometimes aged?
Genever
What is an “Old Tom?”
Black cat Gin dispener.
How does Gin differ from a Liqueur?
Gin is usually not sweetened.
What are botanicals?
Naturally or artificially derived added flavors.
What are the six primary areas of flavor in Gin?
- Fruit
- Floral
- Herbal
- Citrus Blend
- Gin Resin
- Spice
What are the 2 types of Gin that the USA recognizes?
Distilled Gin and Compond Gin
Who is credited with distilling the first Gin?
Franciscus de la Boe (Dr. Sylvius).
What are the 2 primary sources of flavor in Gin?
- Spirit Base
2. Botanical Recipe
What are two other sensory attributes that Gin my possess in addition to taste or smell?
Mouth feel and nasal effect
When was the column still invented?
1832
What are Blackthorn Plums?
Sloe plums used to make Sloe Gin.
What are some of the common base materials for Gin?
Mash of cereal grains usually corn, rye, wheat or barley.
What is Plymouth Gin?
Relatively full-bodied Gin that’s slightly fruity and very aromatic.
What are the four primary aroma/flavor combination in Gin?
- Juniper, floral, fruity, lack of citrus
- Floral and citrus
- Predominant floral
- No dominate attributes
What are the main “backbone” ingredients for Gin?
Juniper berries, corriander, orris root, lemon and orange peel. Frequently cardamon and angelica root are part as well.
What does Jonge mean?
Young. Drier palate and lighter body.
Where is Genever traditionally produced?
Germany, Holland and Belgium.
What is the minimum bottling proof for Gin?
80 proof in the US; 75 proof in the EU
What does “Oude” mean?
“Old” Genever made in original style. Straw-hued, relatively sweet and aromatic. Tend to be lower proof (72 to 80 proof).
What are the 3 flavor presentation styles of Gin?
- Light and Crisp
- Aromatic and Flavorful
- Full-flavored
Within the industry, how many flavor sources are used in addition to juniper?
Over 100
What are the 2 methods of producing a Compound Gin?
- Cold Compounding
2. Compounding Essence
What is the minimum ABV for the spirit alcohol used in Gin production?
96% ABV
What are considered to be the finest base for the neutral spirit used in Gin production?
Grain (normally barley and maize) and molasses.
What are the racks inside of a Gin still called?
Gin head
What is “British” or “London Dry Gin”
A style of Gin created in London in the late 1800’s. “London Dry” Gin must be distilled Gin and like all other Gins, juniper must be the dominate flavor.
What is usually in the mash of a London Dry Gin?
Corn and a great percentage of barley.
What is “Plymouth Gin?”
A relatively full-bodied style of Gin that’s full-bodied, slighly fruity and very aromatic.
What is “Old Tom Gin?”
A sweeter version of London Gin with simple syrup added.
What is Genever or Hollands style gin?
Genever is distilled from a malted gain mash similar to that used for whiskey.
What is the minimum bottling proof for Flavored Gin?
60 proof
What is Sloe Gin?
Not a true Gin. Sweet, gin-based liqueur flavored with blackthorne plums (sloe plums) and aged in wood-barrels.
What is the normal proof of Sloe Gin?
57 proof.
What does the Latin Juniperus mean?
Youth-giving
What is the most common style of gin?
London Dry Gin
