Blue Bottle London Dry Gin 47%, 70cl

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You can also explore the effects of aging on gin—something most gin is not subjected to—with Martin Miller's 9 Moons. This bottling rests the gin in previously used bourbon barrels for nine months to give it a fascinating sweetness of vanilla and oak.

The intricacy of Blue Bottle Gin is heightened by the symphony of citrus zest, which ranges from lemon to orange to graisruit. These zests give the dish a splash of brightness, a zing of acidity, and a whisper of sweetness that dances in perfect harmony on the tongue. Floral Elegance: Bols Geneverwas on the U.S. marketuntil Prohibitionand was not available again until the summer of 2008. It is bottled at 42 percent ABV (84 proof), and a bottle typically sells for the same price as any premium gin. Blue Bottle Gin is more than just a beverage; it is a story, from the world of meticulously selected botanicals to the majesty of the glass. It tells the account of a voyage in which workmanship has been mastered and tradition has been kept. Remember that, as you lift your glass of sapphire elixir, you are holding not only a spirit but also a record of artistic creation that connects the past and the present. Blue Bottle Gin is more than just a beverage; it’s a part of the epic story of gin’s history. Summary: Creating an Experience The “Blue Bottle Gin Chronicles:This is the kind of bottle that would sit on your shelf long after being drunk because it’s so beautiful and unique! Le Tribute Gin was designed with the look of an old medicine container in mind. We think it achieves this in a beautiful and very stylish way! Sometimes called Dutch gin or Holland gin, genever is a sweetened style of gin that originated in the Netherlands. Today, it is only distilled in that country and in neighboring areas of Europe. The biggest name in genever is Bols, and it is one of the few brands that is available worldwide.

Gin is a complicated spirit. Namely, a lot of things (called botanicals) go in to it. But you can't have a gin without the notorious juniper berry. Unlike bourbon, there are not many legal requirements for something to be considered gin. There's no minimum juniper berry ratio, no definitive base recipe, or leading gin authority. Merriam-Webster defines gin as "a colorless alcoholic beverage made from distilled or redistilled neutral grain spirits flavored with juniper berries and aromatics." So yeah, gin is complex because gin can be basically anything as long as it tastes a bit like juniper berries.stationed in West Berlin. Collins later founded Schwarzwald Dry Gin which became Monkey 47 Gin in 2006! Gin is now definitely a global spirit, with excellent examples being made everywhere from the U.S. to Mexico to Southeast Asia, and even the UK has seen an infusion of new gin distilleries. The best thing about this is that each spirit is an attempt to capture some essence of its geography, often using locally sourced botanicals to flavor what otherwise would essentially be, well, vodka. With so many bottles to choose from, we’ve broken down some of the best gins out there to try now by highlighting stellar examples of the new and old school. Here are some of the best gin brands available now, from traditional London dry to brand-new innovations. You cannot miss Bombay Sapphire on the liquor shelf. Its blue bottle has an allure that will catch your eye, though the gin itself is not blue—look to Magellan Gin for that. But others see something we laymen and women wouldn’t normally find in the microscope lens: they see beauty. Vapour infusion artistry is a distinctiveseveralhat Blue Bottle Gin adopts. The macerated botanicals are suspended in a vapour basket during the distillation process. The essence of each ingredient is captured by the spirit vapours as they pass through this botanical mixture, creating a flavour profile that is harmonic and well-balanced. Multiple Passes for Excellence:

Just as Amy V said when she suggested Thomas Dakin Gin for this list – it’s a very smart bottle indeed! The artisans who create Blue Bottle Gin are the only ones who are aware of a special combination of herbs and spices that adds mystery and depth to the finished product. The spirit’s enigmatic appeal is enhanced by a number of closely kept ingredients, including cardamom, coriander, and angelica root. The Dance of Distillation We think this bottle is ridiculously cool … we hope we look as suave as the woman on the label after a few gins! The glass bottle is hand blown in Cambridge, the stoppers made in Switzerland and the feathers – made of silver of course – were designed by jeweller Antoine Sandoz (whose clients include Chanel and Tom Ford!!)

The Blue Bottle Gin is delicately braided with elderflower, chamomile, and lavender petals. Their presence adds a refined flowery aroma that harmonises perfectly with the other ingredients of the gin. Secret Spices and Herbs: As the only regionally-restricted type of gin, Plymouth gin uses slightly more botanicals than traditional London dry gins, giving it a sweeter, earthier taste. This gin must be made in Plymouth, England, but only one distillery and brand remains in the Plymouth region⁠—the aptly named Plymouth Gin. Old Tom Blue Bottle Gin is the creation of head distiller, Matt, whose interest in Gin and passion for the craft of distilling was rewarded when he was made a Scholar and Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Distillers. Blue Bottle Gin can be found at various bars and restaurants throughout Guernsey. Fun fact: the bottle design was inspired by an old Victorian hip flask found at Notting Hill Market!] Also simply referred to as “dry gin,” this is the most traditional and most popular type of gin⁠—and, despite its name, doesn’t actually have to be produced in England. It generally does, however, have to be made according to strict purity standards, which have origins in the 18th century and are meant to ensure the absence of toxic distillation byproducts.