Entuziast Blog - gin
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White Lady is an elegant member of the sour family, where a strong spirit is balanced by citrus acidity and a sweet component.
Here, gin forms the b..
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A basic Dry Martini contains very little: gin, dry vermouth, ice during preparation, and a garnish. Yet drinkers and bartenders have debated its deta..
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The delicate pink color of a Clover Club may make it look like a modern fruit cocktail. In reality, its history reaches back to the cocktail culture ..
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The Gimlet demonstrates how only a few flavors can create a complete cocktail. Gin provides juniper and botanicals, while lime contributes vivid acid..
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French 75 brings together two very different worlds: dry botanical gin and lively sparkling wine. Lemon provides acidity, a small amount of sugar bala..
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Gin & Tonic may seem like one of the simplest cocktails in the world: gin, tonic water, ice, and a garnish. Yet that simplicity makes every detail sur..
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After pouring a strong spirit into a glass, it is tempting to smell and taste it immediately. However, the first impression does not always reveal t..
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Chilled spirits often seem smoother and easier to drink. Cold temperatures reduce the sensation of alcohol burn, soften harshness, and make the firs..
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Adding water to strong spirits is sometimes seen as a mistake. Some people believe that good whisky, gin, or distillate should only be enjoyed neat ..
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The most expensive bottle on the shelf
Imagine an ordinary store.
There are dozens of bottles on one shelf.
One costs 500 hryvnias.
The other cos..
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A myth that almost everyone believes
Go to any store and look at the shelves with alcohol.
On many bottles you can see familiar numbers: 5 years, 1..
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Where does the distillate go if the barrel doesn't leak?
Imagine an old warehouse filled with rows of oak barrels. It's quiet. No one opens the lids..
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A small barrel makes a big difference
There is a common belief among home distillers that if a small barrel ages the distillate faster, it is automa..
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The right glass will not turn an ordinary spirit into an exceptional one, but it can help reveal more of the aroma and flavor already present in the..
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Why does this question sound simple, but it doesn't have a simple answer?
If you ask people which distillate is better - three-year-old or twelve-ye..
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Why is fresh distillate always clear?
Imagine the moment when the distillate has just left the copper still a few minutes ago.
It is absolutely cle..
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A drink that had no chance of becoming a legend
If someone had told a 16th-century apothecary pounding juniper berries in a mortar that his tincture ..
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Popularity that was born four times
Most famous drinks experience one period of great success. Gin was an exception.
Over the centuries, it has rep..
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There is no “right” gin
One day a person decides to buy a good gin. He opens the catalog and sees dozens of incomprehensible names: London Dry, Old ..
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The most common misconception about London Dry Gin
If you ask someone who is just starting to get acquainted with the world of gin to explain what t..
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A Simple Cocktail That Became a Legend
Some cocktails don't need complicated recipes or dozens of ingredients to become iconic. The Gin and Tonic is..
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Ice - tradition or necessity?
One of the most common questions among connoisseurs of strong drinks is whether to add ice to gin or honey distillate. ..
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Do you need an appetizer for gin?
Gin has long ceased to be exclusively an ingredient for cocktails. Today, many craft and premium gins are tasted in..
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Tasting Gin is More Than Just a Sip
Most people are familiar with gin through the classic Gin & Tonic or a variety of cocktails. However, a quality g..