Gin is a distilled alcoholic drink that gets its flavors from the juniper berry. Originally gin was consumed as a medicinal liqueur by monks in Europe. Today gin is produced in different ways from a large range of herbal ingredients. Seagram’s Gin has a very forward juniper taste that reflects its price point. A long burn, ungainly burn proves ineffective when compared to Plymouth’s superb balance smoothness. Of course, the price between the two is night and day and that is reflected in their palate and nose. You’ll still see vestiges of its time as a protected spirit drink in numerous articles on the internet referring to the “Plymouth Style.” Blended from seven hand-selected botanicals that result in a rich, smooth taste. These include juniper berries, coriander seed, green cardamom, orange peels, lemon peels, angelica root, and orris root. Fox & Williams began distilling the Plymouth brand in 1973. The business became known as Coates & Co up until March 2004.

Juniper berries are added during the distillation process. Water is added after the distillation period to obtain the desired alcohol by volume. I think it makes a gentle Gin and Tonic. Delicious, but subtle. I find that the juniper and citrus come through more strongly with a little bit of effervescence. During the 19 th century when Britain occupied India, soldiers used to drink quinine to prevent malaria. To cover the bitter taste, they used added sugar, water, and lime. That is where gin & tonic originates from. During the first half of the 18 th century and during the gin craze, Plymouth gin was considered more favorable. This was due to its stability and reliability.Juniper-flavored spirit drink – This may also be sold under the names of Wacholder or Ginebra. It is produced by pot distilling of fermented grain mash to moderate strength of about 68%ABV. It is then redistilled with botanicals to extract the flavors. It must be bottled with a minimum of 30% ABV. Gin is a very versatile drink that can be consumed in various ways. You can enjoy it neat without any chilling. Drink the gin in slow sips to enjoy the flavor. They also produce a “navy strength”, which is 57% ABV, this is the traditional strength demanded by the British royal navy. Dutch doctor Franciscus Sylvius de la Boe is the inventor of gin. He made schnaps distilled with juniper berries and it was called “genever” This was consumed for medicinal purposes.

One would expect Bombay Sapphire to taste a lot worse than Plymouth, but it actually holds its own. We would describe Bombay Sapphire as Plymouth gin’s baby brother, not as smooth but brings a complexity that should be acceptable enough to new gin drinkers and afficionados. Distilled Gin – This is produced by redistilling ethanol of an agricultural origin with an initial strength of 96% ABV. The juniper taste must be predominant, and the minimum bottle strength must be 37.5% ABV

This has given rise to various styles and brands such as Plymouth Gin. It is often consumed with tonic water in a gin and tonic. History of Gin A classic way to enjoy gin is with tonic water. Usually, lime or lemon is used to garnish. Gin can also be mixed with soda water or citrus-infused sodas. Ginger ale is also a delicious combination. During the 17 th century, genever came to England and that is where the term “Gin” originates from. Gin became very popular because everyone was allowed to distill their own gin. It consisted of juniper berries and orris roots. It has earthy tones with floral notes. The finish is long and complex with hints of pine and lavender. Competitors’ products and prices Image: Joe Shlabotnik Brand

At drinking time I left Meyer at the wheel and went below and broke out the very last bottle of the Plymouth gin which had been bottled in the United Kingdom. All the others were bottled in the U.S. Gin People, it isn’t the same. It’s still a pretty good gin but it is not a superb, stingingly dry, and lovely gin. The sailor on the label no longer looks staunch and forthright , but merely hokey. You can also serve gin with fresh herb leaves such as rosemary, thyme, mint, or sage. A gin martini is also a very popular gin drink. Gin Martini Plymouth gin is considered an offshoot of London dry gin. Its flavor is earthy and less dry, with notes of citrus. Up until 2015, Plymouth was one of only three fins in the world that carried a geographical indication. A lovely nose with an unusual earthy melange of angelica and juniper, with subtle camphoraceous tinges of cardamom and coriander. It’s softly juniper forward. Others have written before that Plymouth Gin’s credibility as a style unto itself stem from this unusual earthy nose. To me it the nose suggests that angelica is almost as much of a key component of the botanical blend as is juniper.Gin originates from the Netherlands. During the Middle Ages, people used juniper berries for medicinal purposes to fight fever.