Gin

Question 1

What are the styles of Gin?

Answer 1

London Dry Gin

Plymouth Gin

Genever
Oude - Jonge - Corenwyn

Old Tom Gin

Question 2

What is London Dry Gin?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What is Genever?

Answer 3

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)

Question 4

What is Plymouth Gin?

Answer 4

A fuller bodied and more highly aromatic style of Gin than London Dry Gin.

Only one producer: Plymouth, Coates, and Co.

Revived in 1996.

Question 5

What are the 3 styles of Genever?

Answer 5

Oude
(15% malt - can be cask aged)

Jonge
(neutral - less malt - no cask)

Corenwyn
(51% malt - cask aged)

Question 6

Name 2 producers of

Oude Genever

Answer 6

Bols

Zuidam

Boomsma

Question 7

Name 2 producers of

Jonge Genever

Answer 7

Bols

Zuidam

Gorter

Boomsma

Question 8

Name 4 producers of

Genever

Answer 8

Bols

Anchor Distilling
(Genevieve)

Boomsma

Zuidam

Gorter