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Gin History Gin was first made in17th century in Holland where it was sold in chemists for stomach problems and gout! Juniper was subsequently added to make it more agreeable, make that drinkable! (but with genuine medicinal properties). The English took it home with them after the 30 years war (Dutch Courage, the army's equivalent of rum to take the edge off the damp weather!), but its real popularity came in the roaring twenties and the new passion for cocktails. London Dry Gin became an indispensable ingredient in the world's most famous cocktails. The thing with gin Its the botanicals, you see. Gin is basically neutral white grain spirit, which is often not even be made by the actual gin producer, that is then given its distintive flavour by distilling this spirit through a combination of herbs, flowers, fruit and spices. So the secret is this combination with points seemingly going to who has the most exotic ingredients from as many different places from around the world as possible. That, of course, is for you to decide, but we can help you out, and naturally we have a few favourites. Off you go. Gin and tonic heaven. BLACKWOODS - Vintage Dry Gin The mix of classic gin ingredients from around the world and wild flowers hand-picked by shetland crofters (it says so in the brochure!) give this gin its excellent, refreshing flavour. Distinctive and very different from many other gins. BOMBAY SAPPHYRE The more sophisticated brother of Bombay gin, one of our house gins, a cleaner more defined flavour obtained from Bombay's unique distillation process. Fabulous aromas of fruits and spices combine with a clean lasting flavour. www.bombaysapphire.com BROKERS Made with the finest herbs, spices and fruit imported from the continents, Broker's Gin is specially blended to be dry... not unlike the British sense of humour. The Funk Soul Brother of London gins! www.brokersgin.com CITADELLE French. Well that'll be perfumes, right? Wrong. But perhaps they've applied the same philosophy. A full-on 19 botanical number that gives Tanqueray 10 a run for its money. Or maybe its the other way round! www.citadellegin.com GORDON'S (Green) Your classic London gin par excellance. Light and dry with marked juniper notes, 8 out 10 gin drinkers said their hangovers prefered Gordon's Green. www.gordons-gin.co.uk GORDON'S DISTILLER'S CUT A Xixbar favourite. A light, clean gin that is definately a good starting point for beginners. Less perfumed than classic gins with a much more modern edge to the flavour with citrics, especially grapefruit and ginger to the fore. Almost aphrodisiac. www.gordons-gin.co.uk MILLERS - London Dry Now here you're talking a Rolls Royce of gins. They send the stuff to Iceland to dilute it for bottling! A complex mix of citric and floral aromas and intense fruit and peppercorn touches. High quality stuff. www.millersgin.com PLYMOUTH Yo ho ho and a bottle of Plymouth gin! Intense but refreshing gin distinct from the classic London gin style. www.plymouthgin.com SEAGRAM'S Extra dry american, yes american, gin. Some gin-snob critics don't like it, probably because its american, but its actually pretty good. Ideal for gimlets, Dry Martinis and our very own grapefruit (pomelo) GnTs. www.seagramsginlive.com TANQUERAY A rich dry gin with plenty of intense juniper flavour and aroma and a powerful finish. A smoother GnT option. www.tanqueray.com TANQUERAY TEN Respect! This is definitely a sitdown, take a deep breath and prepare yourself for a total gin and tonic experience. Newcomer to the gin scene with its majestic green bottle and strong complex flavours. Full on citric, juniper and cumin mouth-filling mix. www.tanqueray.com |
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