Right to the start of the European Football Championship 2016 in France, I’d like to introduce you a really great Gin from this country. It’s the Magellan Blue. It is not the bottle which is blue, but the Gin itself is. After the fourth distillation and just before bottling, Magellan Read more…
This gin is distilled in Priorat, and around one hour away from Barcelona its savoured. The Priorat is famous for its complex and powerful wines. On their website, they claim that “The very essence, the fifth-essence, of the Cariñena and Grenache grapes is extracted by our magnificent copper four-plate Arnold Read more…
Approximately one year ago, I bought a new book called “IT’S GIN TIME”. What is special about it is the fact that it is not a classical reference book, rather it is concerned about the values and feeling when enjoying Gin. It is all about the lifestyle, the stories around Read more…
Unlike Vodka, Gin has a unique taste; many different flavors (so-called botanicals) are added. Following categories have evolved over time: Dry Gin is characterized by a distinct juniper flavor, which is complemented by some bitter elements and citrus notes New Western Dry Gin juniper note in background in favor of Read more…
This post is dedicated to the historical background of Gin and the fact that two medical ingredients merged into a cult drink. OriGin As with many other alcoholic beverages, the true origin of Gin is in the dark (Ruthner, 2011). Already in 1000 AD, evidence was found in the then-known Read more…