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​What is gin and what is it made from?

​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 UKFor 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 GinIn addition to jun …
13th Mar 2024 York Gin

​What is gin made from?

Gin is made from neutral spirit, distilled with botanicals (herbs, spices, fruit, etc - which must include juniper berries), and diluted with water to a strength of at least 37.5% ABV (alcohol by volume).Neutral spirit has been made traditionally from fermenting ingredients such as grains, potatoes, fruit and sugar cane.While the alcohol and juniper are the key ingredients, gin makers add a bewildering array of botanicals to make their gin stand out from the crowd. These include many different f …
28th Oct 2020 York Gin

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