GIN FACTS Flashcards
What is gin?
Gin is a neutral spirit that is flavored with botanicals.
What is the most popular botanical used in gin?
The most popular botanical is juniper berries.
What gives gin its distinctive taste?
Juniper berries are the ingredient that gives gin its distinctive taste.
What are some of the botanicals used in making gin?
Gin is flavored with juniper berries, along with any combination of: coriander seed, anise, licorice, almonds, orris root, cinnamon, lemon peel, cassia and angelica root.
This unique combination of botanicals is what gives each gin its subtle differences.
How are botanicals used in the distillation process of gin?
The botanicals are usually placed in baskets or trays inside the stills where they impart their flavor on the vapors. This re-distilling of the neutral spirit with botanicals makes gin very unique.
What is the most popular type of gin?
The most popular type of gin is the London Dry Gin, which is lighter, crisper and cleaner than other gins.
What were the original names for gin?
Gin was originally called “Genievre”, later shortened to “Geneva” and later shortened to “Gin”.
