Aside from your classic London Dry Gin, there are other varieties of gin. Of these gin types both the Japanese and Old Tom Gin have recently gained popularity. However, are these gins similar, or are they radically different? How similar and different are Japanese and Old Tom Gin from each other? Japanese and Old Tom…
Gin is easily one of the most consumed alcoholic spirits in the world, sharing the place with whisky and Vodka. The three best-selling gin brands sold a combined amount of 17.4 million liters in 2021, showing how popular gin is worldwide. But how is gin made? Gin is made in a four-step process, distillation, botanical fusion, dilution,…
People who are used to drinking liquors may like the woody or heavier taste of whisky or cognac. However, when they sip some gin, they may be surprised at the taste, and some may not even like it. They may reject it by claiming gin does not taste like liquor. Some may describe gin as…
Gin is easily one of the most popular alcoholic spirits in the world, perhaps behind only whisky and vodka. In fact, you may have probably sampled a gin, if not directly, perhaps through a cocktail drink. Gin is widely consumed on its own or as part of popular cocktails such as Gin And Tonic, Gimlet,…
Aside from the regular London Dry Gin, there are also many other types of gin, such as Japanese and Plymouth. You may know much about London Dry Gin, but what about Japanese gin vs Plymouth gin? How similar and different are they from each other? Japanese and Plymouth gin are similar in that they are…
After doing some research, you decided to pick up a bottle of gin. You excitedly opened it up and poured a serving, only to be shocked by how it tasted. Like soap! How can people enjoy drinking gin when it tastes like bathroom and shower gel? Why does gin taste like soap? Gin may taste…
There are many types of gin. You should know the classics such as London Dry or Plymouth. You may also hear of newer gins that are becoming more popular such as American and Japanese gins. But of these gin types, which one tastes better? Suppose you have bored with the classic London Dry and want…
In the world of gin, there are wide varieties. Some popular ones include London Dry Gin, Portsmouth Gin, and Extra Dry Gin. Yet, more up-and-coming gins add flair to the drink, such as Japanese gins. Japanese Gin is rather new to the world of gin, especially outside of its home country. This means many are…
Japanese gin is the new ‘in’ thing in the world of gin. Spearheaded by the success of Japanese whisky, its gin is also picking up in popularity across the world. However, since the tradition of gin distilling did not begin in Japan, how did the Japanese end up making their own gin? When did Japanese…
One of the most common gins is London Dry Gin. Many people enjoy drinking it straight, with ice, or in classic cocktails such as Gin, Tonic, and Martini. The most popular London Dry Gin brands, such as Gordons and Tanqueray, are also British. However, what sets London Dry Gin apart from other gins? Does London…
