The A–Z of Gin: V is for… Vapour infusion
Vapour infusion is a technique used during the distillation of gin and other spirits to extract aroma compounds, or congeners,Continue Reading
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The A–Z of Gin: T is for… Terpenes
We’re now delving deep into the chemistry of distilling with terpenes. These are aromatic molecules that help to build theContinue Reading
The A–Z of Gin: R is for… Rotary evaporator
A rotary evaporator (or rotovap) is a piece of distilling equipment which, like a pot or column still, exploits theContinue Reading
The A-Z of Gin: H is for… Hearts
When people say they put their hearts into their gin, this means more than passion and care. When making gin,Continue Reading
Navy strength: how to distil a higher-strength gin
How modern distillers are harnessing the power of this historical high-strength style By Ian Wisniewski “Would you like a navyContinue Reading
The A-Z of Gin: E is for… Ethanol
Did you know that “alcohol” isn’t simply the spirit in your glass or the base of your cocktail? Alcohols areContinue Reading
The A-Z of Gin: Distillation
In our A-Z of gin production, D is for… distillation! How much do you know about this key process inContinue Reading
The A-Z of Gin: Coriander
In our production alphabet, C is for… Coriander! You will see it listed among the botanicals for most gins, butContinue Reading
The A-Z of Gin: Base spirit
In our A-Z of gin production, B is for… base spirit! Base spirits are at the heart of every ginContinue Reading
How does alcoholic strength affect a gin?
When it comes to gin, how does alcoholic strength (or ABV) affect the liquid in your glass? It’s really notContinue Reading