GIN

THE PRODUCTION PROCESS

Gin is alcohol flavoured so that the
predominant taste is that of juniper
berries. It has a fascinating history that
goes right back to when the first spirits Gin is made by combining neutral spirit (commonly made from grain)
were distilled in Europe. It began as a with juniper berries and other botanicals (natural ingredients).
medicine, then became a social problem,
but rose again to establish itself as a
bastion of empire and the pinnacle of
cocktail sophistication.

Neutral Juniper
spirit berries

A high strength spirit is produced

using a column still and this spirit
is then flavoured so that the taste
is dominated by juniper.

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 GIN

GINS PRODUCED BY REDISTILLING NEUTRAL SPIRITS IN

With CHEAPER GINS, flavouring can be achieved THE PRESENCE OF NATURAL BOTANICALS ARE KNOWN
through the addition of juniper and other essences AS DISTILLED GINS. DISTILLED GIN IS A LEGAL
through a process known as cold compounding. DEFINITION ENSHRINED IN EU LAW.

With more PREMIUM GINS the flavour is imparted The different recipe of BOTANICALS
through the spirit being re-distilled with juniper used to compliment the flavour of
berries and other natural botanicals added directly
into the pot still with the spirit to impart their flavour.
the juniper berries and create a gin
When the pot still is heated the spirit is vaporised brands unique taste is one element
and when condensed has taken on these flavours. that makes one gin brand taste
different from another.

LONDON GIN is not a geographical denomination but a legal production standard.

London gin is produced in a similar way to distilled gin but EU law stipulates that
it must use a higher grade of neutral spirit. It must be distilled to a higher alcoholic
strength prior to dilution and bottling and its flavour must be exclusively imparted
through re-distillation of neutral spirits in the presence of natural botanicals.

The key difference between London gin and distilled gin with regard
to flavour is that once distilled gin has been produced using natural
botanicals it is permitted to add secondary flavouring or colouring
in the form of essences. This is NOT permitted with London gin.

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