Gin

Question 1

Gin

Answer 1

A broad category of spirits traditionally flavored with juniper berries. London dry gin is the traditional style, light bodied, pungent juniper flavor.

Plymouth gin is similar in style, but much cleaner than a london dry gin and originates exclusively from Plymouth, England. There is only one distillery still in operation in Plymouth, England.

Finally, the international (or New American) style are a newer derivation of the gin family. Focusing on juniper and less traditional spices and botanicals to achieve a wide range of flavors.

Question 2

Beefeater

Answer 2

Origin: London, U.K.
◆ Proof: 80
◆ Special Info: one of few london dry gins made in London
◆ Tasting Notes: juniper, floral, earthy, spicy, orange peel, black pepper

Question 3

Bombay Sapphire

Answer 3

◆ Origin: U.K.
◆ Proof: 94
◆ Special Info:
◆ Tasting Notes: juniper, lemon, anise

Question 4

Cadenhead’s Old Raj

Answer 4

◆ Origin: U.K. specifically Scotland
◆ Proof: 110
◆ Special Info: slightly yellow tint from addition of saffron post distillation
◆ Tasting Notes: juniper, orange, saffron

Question 5

Tanqueray

Answer 5

◆ Origin: Cameron Bridge, Scotland
◆ Proof: 94.6
◆ Special Info: moved from London after damage sustained in WWII
◆ Tasting Notes: juniper forward, anise, flowers, pepper

Question 6

Plymouth

Answer 6

◆ Origin: Plymouth, England
◆ Proof: 82
◆ Special Info: well balanced, great for cocktails
◆ Tasting Notes: juniper, lemon, earthy

Question 7

Plymouth Navy Strength

Answer 7

◆ Origin: Plymouth, England
◆ Proof: 114
◆ Special Info: Original bottling strength, classic gin called for specifically in cocktails for over 100 years
◆ Tasting Notes: citrus, hot, juniper

Question 8

Bluecoat

Answer 8

◆ Origin: Philadelphia, PA
◆ Proof: 94
◆ Special Info: Philadelphia Distilling Company, traditional style dry gin
◆ Tasting Notes: juniper, orange, lemon

Question 9

Hendricks

Answer 9

◆ Origin: Scotland
◆ Proof: 82.8
◆ Special Info: cucumber is one of the primary botanicals in distillation
◆ Tasting Notes: juniper, citrus, cucumber

Question 10

Letherbee

Answer 10

◆ Origin: Chicago, IL
◆ Proof: 96
◆ Special Info: Letherbee Distillers, unfiltered - gets cloudy when chilled
◆ Tasting Notes: juniper, lemon peel, coriander, fennel, anise

Question 11

New Amsterdam Gin

Answer 11

◆ Origin: U.S.
◆ Proof: 80
◆ Special Info: well gin will also be used for house infusions
◆ Tasting Notes: juniper, lemon, orange