Gin Flashcards
1
Q
What are the styles of Gin?
A
London Dry Gin
Plymouth Gin
- *Genever**
- Oude - Jonge - Corenwyn*
Old Tom Gin
2
Q
What is London Dry Gin?
A
A neutral grain spirit flavored with botanicals and redistilled.
Typically flavored with:
- Juniper Berries (always)
- Orange & Lemon Peel
- Coriander
Also often used:
- Anise
- Cardamom
- Angelica Root
- Nutmeg
3
Q
What is Genever?
A
The original Gin style developed by Dr. Sylvius de Bouve in 16th Century Holland.
Traditionally made with 15% malt (corn/rye/wheat distillate).
Has 3 sub-styles:
- _Oude_: (traditional - can be cask aged)
- _Jonge_: (neutral, not much malt used)
- _Corenwyn_: (cask aged - 51% min malt)
4
Q
What is Plymouth Gin?
A
A fuller bodied and more highly aromatic style of Gin than London Dry Gin.
Only one producer: Plymouth, Coates, and Co.
Revived in 1996.
5
Q
What are the 3 styles of Genever?
A
- *Oude**
- (15% malt - can be cask aged)*
- *Jonge**
- (neutral - less malt - no cask)*
- *Corenwyn**
- (51% malt - cask aged)*
6
Q
Name 2 producers of
Oude Genever
A
Bols
Zuidam
Boomsma
7
Q
Name 2 producers of
Jonge Genever
A
Bols
Zuidam
Gorter
Boomsma
8
Q
Name 4 producers of
Genever
A
Bols
- *Anchor Distilling**
- (Genevieve)*
Boomsma
Zuidam
Gorter
