juniper berries

Gin is produced by distilling a neutral grain spirit and various botanicals like juniper, coriander, and citrus peels. London dry is the most commonly consumed type of gin. However, other styles, such as Plymouth gin, have a less dry and more pronounced juniper flavor are available. On the other hand, Old Tom gin tends to be slightly sweeter than London dry. Some newer Western gins, like Hendrick’s, experiment with unique botanicals like rose petals. Before gin became popular, its predecessor, Genever, was a malted grain-based spirit with a rich assortment of botanical ingredients. Aquavit also shares similarities with gin: it is made from a neutral alcohol base infused with botanicals like caraway, citrus peels, and star anise.