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What is gin and what is it made from?
What is Gin?
Gin is a distilled spirit with specific characteristics that define its identity.
What is Gin Made From?
Gin is primarily made from juniper berries, along with other botanicals.
Criteria for Classification in the UK
For a drink to be described as ‘gin’ in the UK, it must meet two tests:
Strength of Alcohol: It must be at least 37.5% ABV (alcohol by volume).
Taste: It must taste predominantly of juniper, providing gin its distinctive flavour.
Botanicals in Gin
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13th Mar 2024