The Gin Guide - The Worldwide Guide to Gin & Distilleries (2024)

FAQs

What are the tasting notes for gin? ›

Juniper berries give gin its characterful and invigorating pine-like quality. Coriander seeds are present in most gins. They add spicy notes and, depending on their source, sometimes peppery ones – such as ginger or sage. Angelica root has a musky, earthy aroma - reminiscent of walking through a dry wood.

Thomas Dakin Gin has been recognised for its outstanding quality, winning many leading international awards; its most recent include a Gold Medal at the International Spirits Challenge 2019 and Best British London Dry Gin in The Gin Masters 2018, a global competition judged by industry experts.

Nose Fruity nose with hints of cooked fruit, strawberry, damson jam, hints of blossom and almond. Palate Nutty, fruity palate. Blueberries, juniper and soft aniseed notes. Finish Short, with liquorice root and herbs.

The primary three ingredients used in the majority of gins are juniper, coriander and angelica. Even though these are the most popular, there are hundreds of flowers, roots, fruits, berries and nuts that are used to create a palate for each gin that makes it distinctive.

Gin 101. Gin is a clear, distilled spirit with dominant botanical flavors of juniper, flowers, and fresh and dried fruit. The name gin derives from the word genever (old English), genièvre (French) and jenever (Dutch), all of which are derivatives of the Latin word juniperus, meaning juniper.

Brockmans was founded in 2010 by Bob Fawkes and 3 English friends with their experience in the world of spirits and distillation. The result of hundreds of tested recipes, it reflects the know-how and ambition to offer an innovative and resolutely different Gin, as a bold alternative to the classic London Dry.

What gin is cucumber? ›

Infused with cucumber, coriander, citrus peel and rose petals, handcrafted in Scotland. Truly brilliant.

The resulting flavours of Gingin Gin are robust with exotic touches: deep juniper notes with a citrus finish (the oranges and lemons are from Gingin, of course), topped with floral hints of bergamot and elderflower.

The water used to ferment the gin plays a key role, marking the first difference between a premium gin and a normal one. In fact, some of the best gin brands, such as Nordés, set themselves apart by using water of greater purity, sourced from iconic locations and/or related to their brand values and projections.

It's best to line up your samples from the lowest proof to the highest. Begin with the aroma. Swirl the gin in the glass before nosing it, and nose it gently, as the volatiles can be strong initially. Swirl again, take your first sip, and see if the nose and flavor match up.