Gin

In most cases, gin is not aged, unlike many other drinks, such as tequila, cognac, whiskey and rum. Also, the main flavor parameter of gin is determined by juniper. This is a wild type of cypress, often called scrub cedar.

The typical versions of Beefeater, Bombay, Gordon's and Gibson's, as well as the particularly smooth Greenall's, can easily play the role of a starting point for a journey into the world of gin.

Let's not forget that the scientific name of juniper, ie. the main aromatic element of gin is Juniperus communis. The first three letters of the genus Juniperus evolved into the word gin. Thus, the botanical character of juniper dominates this sprit. At the same time, notes of rosemary, cereals, grass, forest fruits and citrus fruits set up its organoleptic profile.

While the main aroma of gin comes from juniper, its secondary aromas come from other herbal additives, which each distiller decides to use. As the availability of herbs, roots and fruits varies from region to region, so does gin.

The refreshing gin-based cocktails, as well as the delicate character of this spirit, are the reasons that combine it with mild summer afternoons and evenings. However, gin has also a certain kind of warmth, which makes it suitable even for the winter.

The designation "dry" reveals the complete lack of sweeteners during the production of the gin. Any sense of sweetness in dry gin is due solely to its herbal additives. Gins that are not classified as dry are likely to contain even a small amount of sweetener.

Not a few keep gin in the fridge, especially during the warm season of the year. Therefore, it is not only cooled but protected from light and heat. Of course, storing it in a cool and dry place outside the refrigerator is also advisable.

If you want to discover the botanical richness of gin, best enjoy it straight or with a small ice cube. It is, of course, widely known that one of gin's best friends is tonic...

In addition to the famous Gin Tonic, in which it is worth experimenting with the ratio of the two ingredients, the Tom Collins is also famous. It contains soda, gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup, in a ratio of 4:2:1:1.