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London Dry Gin is also a classic among gins. The name says nothing about the place of production, but is based on historical reasons. Artificial flavors may not be added to London Dry Gin. The maximum sugar limit is 0.5 grams per liter. The main note in this gin is also juniper. It is often supported by coriander, cardamom and ginger.
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Dry gin is the most popular type of gin in the world. It is followed closely by London dry gin. This gin shows how strong the juniper note can be. The "dry" means that this is a dry gin. The special thing about dry gin is that, unlike London dry gin, plant substances or other flavors can be added. Citrus fruits or orange are the most common botanicals used in dry gin. Brands such as Tanqueray, Bombay Sapphire or Elephant Gin are popular examples.
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Dry Gins we tested: Wayfarer Gin , BOAR Gin , Monkey 47 , Knut Hansen , Siegfried Gin
Many people have certainly heard of distilled gin. To bear this name, the gin must have been distilled at least twice. Distilled gin is therefore of a higher quality than a normal gin. The name might suggest that only distilled gin has actually been distilled. But that is not the case. All gins are distilled, but in most cases only once. After the second distillation, the distilled gin may no longer be aromatically processed. The Muscatel from Mainz and the Elephant & Hayman's Sloe Gin are good examples.
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Sloe Gin is more of a liqueur than a gin. However, its recipe makes it an integral part of the family. Sloe Gin only contains 30% alcohol, while real gin should always have between 45% and 49%. Sloe Gin is also different from all the others in terms of its color. Its color is light red or purple, which is due to the sloe berries. For this reason, Sloe Gin is often used in cocktails. However, it also tastes very good neat.
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Sloe Gins we tested: Monkey 47 Sloe
Plymouth Gin comes from the port city of Plymouth, which is located in England. The name is protected. All gins that want to be called Plymouth Gin must have been produced in this city. The old original recipe is hardly used anymore. Only the Black Friars distillery still follows the old procedure. The taste is a little stronger than that of a dry gin, although the juniper is more in the background.
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The Xoriguer Gin Mahon is a special gin. It can only be produced in the town of Mahon on Menorca and has a strong juniper flavor. It contains 38% alcohol. Wine-based alcohol is used in the production process. The main aroma comes from juniper. The family business does not reveal any other botanicals. Connoisseurs say the gin has a fresh but woody note. Nevertheless, it is very suitable for the warm days of the year.
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Vilnius Gin comes from Lithuania and can only be produced there. For more than 30 years, Vilnius has been the only city that produces gin according to old traditions. The ethyl alcohol is extracted from various botanicals. The main aroma here is also juniper. There are also other candidates such as lemon, coriander and dill. The alcohol content is on the high side at 45%. If you want to buy the gin, you have to go to Lithuania or Vilnius, because it is only sold there.
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With the New Western Dry Gin, the producers can really let off steam. Unlike with the classic dry gin, completely new creations can be tried out and sold. This gin is not subject to any restrictions. Although juniper is the base note in this gin, it is more in the background. Thanks to the fruity and spicy botanicals, the New Western Dry Gin can be drunk neat, without tonic. Well-known gins are Madame Geneva, Berliner Brandstifter and Spitzmund Gin.
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Old Tom Gin is the predecessor of all gins that are very popular today. It was developed at the beginning of gin distillation, when the alcohol content was much higher and the taste was determined exclusively by juniper. After sugar was added, it was easier to enjoy. Old Tom Gin is still very popular, especially in the London scene, because it is perfect for cocktails. Haymans, Tanqueray and Professor Cornelius Ampleforth's Old Tom Gin are the best known examples.
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Genever is not really a gin, but it is very similar to our favorite drink. It is most commonly sold in Belgium and the Netherlands. The biggest difference between gin and genever is the way it is made. The base is a combination of malt and grain. When the mash is ready, it is first stored. Then the producers mix the mash with a distillate that is very similar to gin. Gin is made from ethyl alcohol. The most popular types of genever are Bols, Zuidam Zeer and Bokma Jonge Genever.
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The reserve gin is based on classic London dry gin or dry gin. After the dry gin is made, it is put into barrels, which is why the reserve gin is also called barrel aged gin. Other spirits such as whiskey or brandy were often made in the barrels. Over time, the dry gin absorbs the aromas from the wood and changes color. The golden-yellow color has earned it the name "yellow gin". The most popular varieties are Citadelle, Jodphur & Bluecoat Barrel Reserve Gin.
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Cream gin is something of a black sheep in the gin family. It was created to cover up the poor quality of various types of gin in the 18th and 19th centuries. For this reason, it still has a similar image today and is therefore hardly noticed. To get the spiciness out of the inferior alcohol, bartenders back then simply mixed cream into the drinks. However, this only changed the taste and not the quality.
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Now you know what different types of gin there are. But which gin is the best? In this article , we have selected the 10 most popular gins with which you can't go wrong!
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