what is gin made from?

Answer 1

Gin (Sometimes referred to as Mother's Ruin) is a spirit, or strong alcoholic beverage. It is made from the distillation of white grain spirit and juniper berries, which provide its distinctive flavor. The taste of ordinary gin is very dry, and as such it is frequently mixed with other beverages. It should not be confused with sloe gin, a sweet liqueur traditionally made from sloes (the fruit of the blackthorn) infused in gin.

The most common style of gin, typically used for mixed drinks, is "London dry gin", which refers not to brand, marque, or origin, but to a distillation process. London dry gin is a high-proof spirit, usually produced in a column still and redistilled after the botanicals are added to the base spirit. In addition to juniper, it is usually made with a small amount of citrus botanicals like lemon and bitter orange peel. Other botanicals that may be used include anise, angelica root, orris root, cinnamon, coriander, and cassia bark.

A well-made gin will be very dry with a smooth texture lacking in harshness. The flavor will be harmonious yet have a crisp character with a pronounced juniper flavor.

Other types of gin include Jenever (Dutch gin), Plymouth gin, and Old Tom gin (said to approximate the pot-distilled 18th century spirit).

Answer 2

Gin is made from the distillation of white grain spirit and juniper berries. London dry gin, the most common, which used to be known as "mother's ruin" is usually produced in a column still and redistilled after the botanicals are added to the base spirit. In addition to juniper, it is usually made with a small amount of citrus botanicals like lemon and bitter orange peel. Other botanicals that may be used include anise, angelica root, orris root, cinnamon, coriander, and cassia bark. I am particularly fond of Bombay sapphire, which distils its spirit alone, passing the spirit vapour through a copper baskedt containing the botanicals, which are: almonds, lemon peel, liquorice, orris (iris root), angelica, coriander, cassia bark, cubed berries and grains of paradise, as well as the inevitable juniper berries. Unbeatable!

Answer 3

Gin is made from juniper berries

Answer 4

Annihilat...P has just joined us today and already has an amazing 137 points. How come? Well, he just copies answers from the same sources as his questioners could have used eg his lengthy and absolutely accurate description of gin has plainly not come from his own knowledge, and will not get my vote even though it answers the question.

Answer 5

Gin is made from juniper berries.

Vodka is made from potatoes.

Answer 6

Its distilled from malted barley, rye or maize flavoured with juniper berries. It's very good for you and you should drink it often, with slimline tonic, ice and a slice. I'd recommend Gordons. MMMMmmm. It's also quite nice with Dubonnet (yes really as vile as that is on its own!) and lemonade, with ice in a tall glass sitting out in the summer sunshine.

Answer 7

Juniper berries

Answer 8

Juniper berries

Answer 9

Juniper berries. A Juniper is a sort of evergreen with little blue/green berries growing on it.

Answer 10

White Grain Spirit and Juniper Berries

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