History of Gin
"Spain is the world's leading country in per capita gin consumption"
Which, for a gin maker, is very good news!!
And I'm not the one saying this, it's the result of a recent study by Statista Consumer Market Outlook, one of the most important statistics portals in the world, Spain was in 2017 the country in the world where more gin was consumed per person.
Do you know the origins of gin?
Gin was born in Holland , yes bunkers, in Holland!! and not in england as most people believe, because there are those who bet that gin is more English than the "Queen Mother".
It was in 1550, at the hands of a doctor born in Germany and settled in Holland, Sylvius de la Boe.
And the Dutchman Lucas Bols founded a distillery in 1575 that would be dedicated to preparing the first commercial gin.
Types of Gin
- Classic, fruity, citrus, herbal... There are several types of gin According to their distillation , they are distinguished up to 4 types of denominations selling:
- Alcoholic beverages flavoured with juniper.
- Gin.
- Distilled gin.
- London Gin.
(In a future post We will expand further on this topic, which provides a lot to discuss)
Our Bunker gin is of the type London Gin is a handcrafted gin made with natural botanicals and without any sweeteners, with a long maceration and 4 times distilled in our copper still.
And the name London Gin is always dry, so it is sometimes accompanied by the word "dry" .
How to taste Gin?
For gin tastings, as with any other drink, certain steps must be followed: phase visual, olfactory, gustatory and tactile.
And follow certain requirements for temperature, utensils and certain % of quantities.
So calm down bunker@, I'll get it to you soon. We will explain everything in detail so that at the next meeting, you become a great host by doing a good gin tasting.
Properties of gin.
And above all, gin has large properties , and not just the digestive as it is known, but it is also analgesic and anti-inflammatory , and beneficial for fighting coughs, flu and colds.
And more!! thanks to the compounds of potassium of the berries of juniper , this substance produces an effect relaxing and invigorating . Blessed gin and tonic after work!! afterwork is not an excuse, but a beneficial therapy!
Well bunkers, I hope you found this first post interesting. As I've already told you, we're going to gradually discover the secrets of the world of gin.
If you have any questions about the world of spirits, we would be happy to try to answer them for you.
BUNKER FOR EVERYONE!!