The A-Z of Gin: M is for… Maturation
Whisk(e)y and rum aren’t the only spirits you can put into a barrel! Cask-ageing gin was once a normal practice:Continue Reading
Whisk(e)y and rum aren’t the only spirits you can put into a barrel! Cask-ageing gin was once a normal practice:Continue Reading
No, this isn’t a geographical term: it’s a specific method of distillation. The legal definition – enshrined in EU lawContinue Reading
We know, this is an A-Z of gin production, not of gin brands – but hear us out. Ki NoContinue Reading
We couldn’t ignore juniper! Aside from alcohol, it is (probably) gin’s most important ingredient. Most gin production regulations demand twoContinue Reading
As well as adding botanicals directly into the still with neutral spirit, distillers can also add flavour (and colour) toContinue Reading
When people say they put their hearts into their gin, this means more than passion and care. When making gin,Continue Reading
We’ve dedicated space to the practicalities of spirit production in the last few instalments of our A-Z. Now, it’s timeContinue Reading
Did you know that “alcohol” isn’t simply the spirit in your glass or the base of your cocktail? Alcohols areContinue Reading
In our A-Z of gin production, D is for… distillation! How much do you know about this key process inContinue Reading
In our production alphabet, C is for… Coriander! You will see it listed among the botanicals for most gins, butContinue Reading