Gin, or gin, is a bitter alcoholic drink with strong herbal notes, characterized by juniper berries – which have given the drink its name as well as its distinctive aroma and taste. The history of gin goes back to medieval Holland, where juniper-flavored spirits were initially used as a medicine. “Dutch courage
...Gin, or gin, is a bitter alcoholic drink with strong herbal notes, characterized by juniper berries – which have given the drink its name as well as its distinctive aroma and taste. The history of gin goes back to medieval Holland, where juniper-flavored spirits were initially used as a medicine. “Dutch courage” reached England in the 17th century along with British soldiers, where it became very popular
Gin is actually nothing more than a grain spirit diluted with water, flavored with juniper berries and various herbs and botanicals, including lemon peel, cardamom, coriander, anise, and more. Depending on the selection of botanicals and the distillation method, each gin variety gets its unique flavor – for example, London Dry Gin is known for its crisp and dry taste profile, while New Western Dry Gin represents a much broader and sometimes even surprising spectrum of herbal flavors, with nuances from, for instance, lemongrass, seaweed, and even olives.
Gin is a popular cocktail ingredient – Martini, Gin & Tonic, Tom Collins, French 75, and others. Gin is also the base for the popular light alcoholic cocktail long drinkknown colloquially as lonkero, which began to be produced as a ready-mixed drink in Finland.
In recent years, gin has made a strong comeback, and craft gins offering unique flavors (e.g., rhubarb, orange, or cherry) are increasingly found on store shelves. Araxes liquor store offers both classic and new, exciting gin varieties. Find your favorite!
