Fresh and floral but always complex, gin is the king of cocktail spirits. Here are the bottles we’re stocking in our bar
For a clear spirit, gin has a murky past. As the world's first"flavored vodka"—that is to say, a neutral grain spirit redistilled with juniper berries—it traces its origins back to theWithin the next century, gin swept through England, aided by the ascension of Dutch ruler William of Orange to the British throne, eventually leading to the notorious 18th century British Gin Craze.
Thankfully, the Brits eventually learned to control their thirst for gin, and these days, England continues its proud tradition of gin production. Perhaps the most well-known style of gin is still the London Dry, a light-bodied variety that's seemingly. The older, sweeter Old Tom is more reminiscent of gin's Dutch ancestor, which is distilled with a malted grain base.
In the context of the craft spirits revolution of the 21st century, the gin “renaissance” has been a relatively quiet one: The older, traditional brands still dominate the market, but there has been in recent years a huge push towards “American” and “Western” products, many of which allow the juniper to take a backseat to new and unconventional botanicals. And there are of course a number of total outliers, such as Mahon, a standout Spanish bottling.
Floral, fruity, herbaceous, even spicy—there are so many profiles and flavors that gin can take on. Whether you're shaking and stirring your ownThe Cocktail Standard:
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