Unit 9 - Gin Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of gin production
A
Distilled - invokes distilling neural spirit with botanicals
Compound - mixing botanical essence with distilled gin
2
Q
What is the typical strength of gin
A
Between 40-60%, often 50$
3
Q
State the two ways gin is distilled
A
Adding botanical direct to the spirit
Adding botanicals in a vapour basket which vapour rises through
Or both
4
Q
Why are botanicals often crushed
A
Grinding botanicals gives a cooled note as well as increasing surface area
5
Q
What is maceration
A
Macerating involves soaking botanicals in 50% spirit for around 12-24 hrs
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7
Q
What is the first part of a gin distillate called
A
Gin run
8
Q
What abv is hearts run for
A
Until around 30%
9
Q
What essences are use in compound gin
A
Ethanol co2 or ethanol extracts
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