Gin has enjoyed a huge revival recently. It’s usually served alongside tonic water (a carbonated water with quinine) with ice, and garnished with something to enhance the drinking experience. The juniper-led spirit also works wonderfully in cocktails.
To be a gin under EU law, the spirit must be predominantly juniper-led.
Gin is a flavoured spirit. Neutral (flavourless) spirits are usually distilled with botanicals. The botanicals are cooked in the spirit where they release oils and these turn into aroma and flavour. The common way to differentiate gins is to vary the botanicals.
