Gin Flashcards
What are the styles of Gin?
London Dry Gin
Plymouth Gin
- *Genever**
- Oude - Jonge - Corenwyn*
Old Tom Gin
What is London Dry Gin?
A neutral grain spirit flavored with botanicals and redistilled.
Typically flavored with:
- Juniper Berries (always)
- Orange & Lemon Peel
- Coriander
Also often used:
- Anise
- Cardamom
- Angelica Root
- Nutmeg
What is Genever?
The original Gin style developed by Dr. Sylvius de Bouve in 16th Century Holland.
Traditionally made with 15% malt (corn/rye/wheat distillate).
Has 3 sub-styles:
- _Oude_: (traditional - can be cask aged)
- _Jonge_: (neutral, not much malt used)
- _Corenwyn_: (cask aged - 51% min malt)
What is Plymouth Gin?
A fuller bodied and more highly aromatic style of Gin than London Dry Gin.
Only one producer: Plymouth, Coates, and Co.
Revived in 1996.
What are the 3 styles of Genever?
- *Oude**
- (15% malt - can be cask aged)*
- *Jonge**
- (neutral - less malt - no cask)*
- *Corenwyn**
- (51% malt - cask aged)*
Name 2 producers of
Oude Genever
Bols
Zuidam
Boomsma
Name 2 producers of
Jonge Genever
Bols
Zuidam
Gorter
Boomsma
Name 4 producers of
Genever
Bols
- *Anchor Distilling**
- (Genevieve)*
Boomsma
Zuidam
Gorter