Product knowledge - Gin
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How did gin evolved?
- English soldiers discovered the spirits and brought it back to London --> "gin"
- Gin consumption increased and many people started ti make their gin at home --> "bathtub gin"
- 20th decrease of the consumption
- 21th new quality brands --> increased
What are the 3 classification for gin?
- Gin
- London gin
- Distilled gin
What is London gin?
- "London dry gin"
- Most regulated = Producers can only add natural botanicals at specific stages (before or during distillation)
- Add water < ABV
- E.g. Bombay Sapphire and Tanqueray
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What is distilled gin?
- Very popular --> create many different styles f gin
- Botanicals can be add at different stages
- E.g. Hendricks Gin (Bulgarian roses and cucumber)
What are the other ways to modify the distillate?
- Adding sweetness --> E.g. Old Tom gin
- Aged --> Citadelle Reserve, in wooden casks that previously contained cognac
- Colored --> Chase's grapefruit or Pomelo gin
What are a few iconic cocktails?
- Dry Martini
- Singapore Sling
- Gin fizz
- Negroni
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