How to do gin tasting at home? This is a question I sometimes get from people around me. Here are my tips on how to best carry out a successful gin tasting. 1. Select the correct glass The shape of the glass has a lot to say in relation to how you experience taste. When we taste something, we not only use the tongue, both smell and visual impression help to form the experience of how something tastes. Feel free to use a whiskey glass with a stem, also called a tulip glass. These glasses capture aromas from the liquid much better than more open glasses. Gin Nosing Glass Review Today we will te ..read more

How to choose the right cocktail shaker, or bar shaker? Regardless of what we call it, we all envision a bartender shaking alcohol and ice, and the shaker itself. Maybe we’re thinking of the classic James Bond phrase “shaken or stirred”? Here is everything you need to know. Choosing the right cocktail shaker Actually, there is nothing “right” or “wrong” when choosing a cocktail shaker. The different types of shakers all give the same result; a toasted cocktail. It boils down to three things: design, ease of use and the volume of ingredients. Let’s take a look at the three most common types of ..read more

The Story of Navy Strength Gin The story of navy strength gin is another interesting chapter in the fascinating and warlike story of Gin. We can thank the British Navy, not only for navy strength gin. We also should say thanks also for gin as we know it today. British navy has played a key role in the production, consumption, and distribution of gin. The use of exotic herbs in gin was made possible by the import of spices from Africa and Asia. Gin joined the world as British sailors came to new cities, countries, and continents. We’re all heard of the rations in the Navy. Less well known is t ..read more

How should you store gin? Why does my vermouth taste like vinegar? Is gin out of date? How long can a tonic be stored? Here are all the answers. Gin Collection We are so used to everything having an expiration date. It is often quite real, such as with milk and meat, however, proper storage can extend its shelf life. This is also the case with wine, here proper storage is the very key to long shelf life. Gin Does Not Go Out of Date When it comes to liquor, there is no real expiration date. However, it is so that some types can change the taste. Let’s start with the most robust. Barrel-aged gin ..read more

Hendrick’s Gin has a fresh scent of cucumber, rose petals and citrus. It is a complex gin with a taste of juniper and citrus that gives the typical gin taste, but under the top layers hides lots of other flavors. Cucumber is noticeable, as are chamomile and fragrant flowers. Hendrick’s gin story here! Hendrick’s Gin Hendrick’s is a gin whose most characteristic note is offered by cucumber, an essential ingredient in its production and which has given it its particular… Read more Both in terms of taste and production, Hendrick’s Gin is unique. The floral fruity taste of roses and cucumbers ..read more

Gin is an old spirit drink with a taste of juniper that has become very trendy in recent years. Smaller distilleries have sprung up and there is a lot of experimentation with the seasoning. Hendricks GinWhat Is Gin? Gin is a generally dry and tasty spirit with a clear character of juniper, coriander and citrus. Modern gin varieties have other spices, but juniper berries must dominate the taste for the drink to be called gin. The Story of Gin During the religious wars of the 16th and 17th centuries, the English came in contact with the Gin. The Dutch drank gin and got “dutch courage” which late ..read more

Sloe gin is a red liqueur with gin and blackberries. It has an alcohol content of between 15 and 30 percent. In the EU, it has been decided that the minimum must be 25% alcohol. Funfact: In Denmark, it is a tradition to drink sloe gin with the rice cream on Christmas Eve. Sloe Berries Blackthorn or sloe is a fruit in the plum family, but verry small and rather sour relative. Sloe grow wild in hedges all over England, but even many Britons do not know what they are. The reason is simply that they taste awful – both bitter and stuffy. However, it was found that you can put them on alcohol togeth ..read more

What is London Dry gin? It is the most common type of gin. It tastes like juniper and citrus. Fun fact: Despite the name, it must not be made in London. Chances are, your first encounter with gin was a London Dry gin, whether it was in a Gin and Tonic or a Dry Martini. Here you get the whole story. If you are a beginner in gin, I recommend that you read our article on how to make gin. This will help you understand this drink better. Its features and charm. What Is London Dry gin London Dry gin is a distilled gin that often has a prominent taste of juniper and lemon. Typical London Dry brands a ..read more

What is Plymouth gin? Plymouth gin is both a term for its own gin style and a traditional gin brand with a rich history. Plymouth gin is also the definitive Navy Strength Gin. Plymouth Gin DistilleryStolen Plymouth Gin After several court decisions in the 1880s, it was determined that this gin had to be produced within the city walls of Plymouth. This is no longer the case. After this law clause expired in 2015, the name Plymouth is no longer reserved for gin made in the city of the same name. Plymouth Gin Plymouth Gin could not be anything other than a British gin, but not just any, but the ..read more

Gin and Tonic proportions One of the questions I get most often is “what is better gin and tonic proportions”? It depends on which gin and tonic you use, but here are some general guidelines. Depending on who asks, it happens that I answer How far is a rope? It is just as easy to answer. It depends on the rope, right? This is also the case with the amount of tonic in relation to gin. A good rule of thumb is that, with a few exceptions, there should never be more than 3 times as much tonic as gin. I would argue that too much tonic, and too little ice, is the main reason why many people do not ..read more