Blue Bottle London Dry Gin 47%, 70cl

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Technically, one could make gin in a matter of hours, but Blue Bottle settles in stainless steel for three weeks before bottling. According to Matt, “There’s some alchemy in storing the gin that I don’t completely understand. The flavours blend and develop much better in those tanks, not unlike a stew which usually tastes better the day after it’s made.” Look how cool this bottle is! We love the stopper and the interesting distilling technique on the label … 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: This is the signature gin used to make a Sapphire martinias well as the Sapphire alpine. The two blue martinis use blue curaçao to get that beautiful color, and they're a delight to drink.

The botanicals set out on their voyage by macerating in a neutral grain spirit, according to maceration magic. A symphony of flavours is created during this infusion, which becomes the core of Blue Bottle Gin. This gin is distilled in a copper pot still named "Marjorie." The botanical list includes juniper, angelica root, cassia bark, cinnamon, coriander seed, lemon peel, licorice, nutmeg, orange peel, and orris root. It is bottled at a standard 40 percent ABV (80 proof). Gin (a.k.a. “Dutch Courage”) is arguably one of the most versatile liquors out there. It's usually made from a minimum of 10 botanical ingredients, the most common of which is juniper berries. (Thanks to this antioxidant-rich "super fruit," gin has long been surrounded by an aura of health—in the 16th century, it was even used to treat stomach aches and anxiety.)

You will find the gin to be very aromatic and filled with rich flavors, making it a true delight for any gin lover. While alcohol was scarce during the war, today there is an abundance of locally produced alcohol and fine-drinking establishments to visit - whether you are a fan of craft beers or artisanal gin. Gin lovers must try one of Guernsey’s very own boutique gins while visiting. There is a beautiful gin inside this distinct green bottle with its red wax seal. Tanqueray's crisp, dry style is the benchmark for a London dry gin without any citrus in the botanicals. It is a standard to which all other gins are compared and contrasted and also sells for a reasonable price. He learned some of this alchemy when researching gin before the establishment of the Three Fingers Distillery, the outfit that Randall’s investors helped fund as a logical expansion of the brewery. On a one-litre still, Matt tested the distilled qualities of 35 individual botanicals, immediately eliminating 15 of those and modifying the combinations and quantities of the remaining 20 to find the ultimate recipe for Three Fingers’ first spirit. Fun fact: the Monkey on the label is called Max, and whilst living in Berlin Zoo in post WW2 Germany

Whereas Matt once found beauty in flies and blood cells, he found his passion in brewing. After leaving the world of academia behind and completing a Masters degree in Brewing and Distilling at Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh, he cut his teeth Down Under at Australia’s second largest brewer, Lion Nathan, where he helped, amongst other tasks, to develop new products. Aviation is produced in Portland, Oregon, by House Spirits Distillery. It is distilled from neutral grain spirit with 100 percent rye base, an unusual beginning in the gin market. It's flavored with juniper, anise seed, Elettaria cardamom, coriander, lavender, sweet orange peel, and sarsaparilla. It, too, is slightly overproofed, bottled at 42 percent ABV (84 proof), so it's not as delicate as it's often made out to be. A cold glass of Blue Bottle Gin serves as the product of this labour-intensive operation. The actual meaning of the adventure becomes clear as the liquid caresses your lips and adorns your palate. We think this bottle is ridiculously cool … we hope we look as suave as the woman on the label after a few gins! We love this bottle design from our friends over at Audemus Spirits who also created another gin on this list – Pink Pepper!

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This is a double-distilled gin produced in a two-stage distillate . Juniper, coriander, angelica, licorice root, cassia bark, Florentine iris, and lime peel are introduced in the first distillation. Bitter orange peel, lemon peel, and lime peel in the second. It is finished with Icelandic glacial water and bottled at a standard 40 percent ABV (80 proof). Bols 100% Malt Spirit takes the neutral grain spirits out of the equation. The brand calls it "genever in its purest form," created from a distillate of corn, rye, and wheat that is fermented for longer than usual and married with juniper berries. Its taste is that of sweet grass with fruits and juniper. Today, drinkers can enjoy the diversity of gin.Unlike vodka, each bottle of gin is truly unique. The majority feature some degree of the pine flavor that comes from juniper, which is gin's signature ingredient, yet no two bottles have the same combination of botanicals.

If you look at the list of botanicals in Bombay Sapphireyou will notice a few differences from other London dry gins. Grains of paradise, almond, and cubeb berries are not your average gin ingredients and they help this bottle stand apart from the crowd. Stylish, understated and elegant. This bottle is made even more fab knowing that Ryan Reynolds currently owns the company! 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 Aviation American Gincame to market in 2006. It was one of the first brands to launch that made everyone rethink the definition of gin. It was at the forefront of the New Western Gin movement, featuring a softer juniper profile and gins that are often handcrafted in small batches. This gin revolution has brought the spirit's appeal to a wider audience of drinkers.The liquid’s naturally occurring blue colour change results from the addition of a carefully chosen flower extract during distillation. The sensation of drinking gin is further enhanced by this change. Blue Bottle Gin The Classy Drink

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: Now, do you remember what you saw? You’re likely cringing as you think, “I see school work”, all those meticulous notes of what you observed jotted down for teacher assessment and exam studies. We certainly empathise with you! Old Tom Gin: There are no set guidelines for this style of gin, but it is sometimes sweetened with a bit of sugar or other botanicals, licorice is occasionally added, and it can be barrel aged (which is another style of gin in and of itself). Current examples of Old Tom gin come from Barr Hill in Vermont, Ransom in Oregon, and Hibrimi in Iceland. 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! We hope you enjoyed our updated list, but as usual we want to hear what you think! If there’s a beautiful bottle out there that we have missed, please get in touch in the comments section and let us know! Also you can keep your suggestions coming in, on our Facebook post.In the run up to his PhD and post-doc studies in hematopoiesis (the formation of blood cell components from stem cells), Matt spent a summer at Cambridge University on a Royal Society internship studying bugs, specifically flies, and even more specifically, blue bottle flies. Under the microscope, he found the indigo wings of these household nuisances to shimmer intricate patterns of iridescence unique to the majesty of nature, patterns that people peeved by the pest do not perceive.