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We can think of three main reasons for gin’s popularity - taste, versatility and the sheer variety of gins.TasteGin is a really fabulous drink that reaches the parts other white spirits just cannot reach.The juniper that defines gin has a complex flavour profile - dry, piney, herby with a delicate freshness. Once other botanicals like lemon peel, coriander and pepper are added, you have a delightful drink that dances on your tongue.Once you've become a gin lover, there really is no going back!&n …

Yes - gin a type of alcoholic spirit along with others such as rum, vodka, rum, whisky, brandy etc. In the UK, it must be at least 37.5% ABV (alcohol by volume). And juniper must be its main flavour.Gin starts life as a neutral spirit (often grain spirit) and it is then distilled with botanicals (which must include juniper and often include other things such as lemon peel, cardamom and coriander).In recent years, more exotic botanicals such as seaweed, cocoa nibs and all manner of fruits have be …