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Gin | Local Spirit From Netherlands, Central Europe | TasteAtlas

Gin

Gin is a clear, light-bodied spirit that owes its taste profile to a variety of spices (primarily juniper) which are added to the basic grain. Most producers usually avoid distilling their base spirit and prefer to buy supplies of neutral alcohol.


The combination of spices that are added to the base differs, and though juniper is always dominant, other botanicals commonly include coriander, nutmeg, anise, cinnamon, ginger, and citrus zest. Depending on the process of production, gin traditionally comes in three styles: the highly-prized London dry, distilled, and compound gin.


Because of its complex flavor, gin is used in many classic cocktails such as Martini, Gin and tonic, Gimlet, Vesper, Negroni, Singapore sling, Tom Collins, and Gin fizz. Jenever—the Dutch juniper-flavored spirit that was invented in the 16th century—is believed to be a predecessor of all gin varieties.

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Krambambula

Krambambula is a Belarusian cocktail made with a combination of red wine and different types of liquor such as rum, vodka, or gin. The drink has also been declared ... Read more

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Singapore Sling

Originally known as Gin Sling, Singapore Sling is a gin-based cocktail that was invented around 1915 in Singapore by a bartender named Ngiam Tong Boon.... Read more

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Long Island Iced Tea

Invented on Long Island in 1972, Long Island Iced Tea is a strong cocktail consisting of vodka, gin, tequila, light rum, triple sec, a shot of ... Read more

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John Collins

John Collins is an English cocktail made with a combination of dry gin, sugar, lemon juice, and carbonated water. To prepare it, all ingredients are poured into ... Read more

Best Gin

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Reid's Distillery

Signature Gin

Toronto, Canada

5.0

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Reid’s Signature Gin is an elegant dry gin that blends timeless distilling traditions with Canadian character and a modern approach to flavor. Crafted from high-quality Canadian wheat and infused with hand-harvested Canadian juniper and wild sweet fe... READ MORE
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Ampersand Distilling

Gin

British Columbia, Canada

5.0

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Ampersand Gin is a refined, small-batch gin that perfectly blends the art and science of distilling. Crafted with precision and care, it features a balanced infusion of seven carefully selected botanicals, including juniper, coriander, angelica root,... READ MORE
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Sheringham Distillery

Lemon Gin Liqueur

British Columbia, Canada

4.9

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Lemon Gin Liqueur is a handcrafted spirit that captures the essence of premium lemons. With an alcohol content of 25%, this liqueur is crafted on a gin base specifically designed to complement the juice of high-quality lemons. The result is a harmoni... READ MORE
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Sheringham Distillery

Seaside Gin

British Columbia, Canada

4.9

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Seaside Gin is the flagship product of Sheringham Distillery, inspired by the coastline of Vancouver Island. This gin combines botanical ingredients such as juniper, rose, lavender, citrus, coriander, and cardamom with locally and sustainably harvest... READ MORE
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Kangaroo Island Distillery

O Gin

Kingscote, Australia

4.8

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O Gin is one of the signature products from Kangaroo Island Spirits (KIS), crafted to reflect the unique flavors of Kangaroo Island in South Australia. It is a contemporary dry gin, combining traditional botanicals with the native coastal daisy bush ... READ MORE
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Junimperium

Sloe Gin

Tallinn, Estonia

4.8

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Sloe Gin is a unique blend of fresh sloe plums and the world's sweetest jumbo juniper berries. With a touch of coriander and orange zest, the result is a fresh citrus gin with a delicious juniper note, perfect to enjoy neat or with lemonade. READ MORE

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