If you think you hate Gin - think again.
Click the timestamps below to jump ahead:
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - What you need to know
1:57 - London Dry
2:37 - New Western Dry
3:12 - Plymouth
3:55 - Old Tom
4:35 - Genever
5:15 - Navy Strength
6:15 - Outro
6:42 - Bloopers
The main types/categories explained & recommended bottles below:
*London Dry Gin
London Dry is what most people think of when they think of Gin. London Dry Gin does NOT have to be made in London. Referred to as “Gin in it’s purest form”, the term “Dry Gin” means there’s no added artificial flavoring, colors or sweeteners added after the distillation. Tasting notes: most London Dry Gins are going to be the more “Old World” Juniper-heavy gins, but they’re also known for being crisp with floral bouquets & notes of citrus on the end.
*New Western Dry Gin
Also known as “New World” Dry Gin. As with London Dry Gins, there’s absolutely NO artificial flavoring, coloring, or sweeteners added. Less of a juniper-front-and-center approach and more of a focus on the other botanicals and aromatics used in the distillation. Tasting notes: a softer-juniper flavor with well-balanced supporting flavors that share center stage with the Juniper…like Batman AND Robin rather than Batman featuring Robin. Batman being the Juniper in this very loose analogy.
*Plymouth Gin
Technically, a London Dry Gin since it follows all of the same rules. Plymouth Gin is both a style and a brand that is only produced in Plymouth, England down on the south western coast of England. Tasting notes: softer-juniper taste with hits of orange & lemon zest.
*Old Tom
No clear rules on production. Flavors vary significantly. It can be confusing to people as Old Tom Gins can vary in flavor from malty & viscous, similar to Dutch Genevers, to more botanical flavors like a London Dry. One thing that is consistent is that most Old Tom Gins are sweeter than a London Dry but drier than Dutch Genevers.
*Genever (pronounced Juh-nee-ver)
“The Godfather of Gin.” Distilled in Holland, or Belgium, from a combination of Rye, Wheat, Corn and Malted Barley. Tasting notes: “Old Styles” will impart a much richer mouthfeel than a “Young” Genever.
*Navy Strength
Bottled at 57% alcohol by volume or 114 proof. Tasting notes: Flavors appear to be stronger than a London Dry given a higher concentration of essential oils from the botanicals.
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