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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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The biggest surprise during the first acquaintance
When a person hears the phrase "honey distillate" for the first time, they almost always imagine ..
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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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A question that almost everyone has
A person picks up a bottle of honey distillate and reads the label. It contains honey. But after the first sip, ..
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Honey that is never the same
If you put several jars of honey next to each other, even a person who has never been interested in beekeeping will im..
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It all starts not in the distillery
Imagine two beekeepers. One works among white acacia groves, where in spring the air is filled with a delicate f..
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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..
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Why does the glass matter?
When tasting a honey distillate, attention is usually paid to the drink itself: its origin, aging, strength, or production..
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Honey distillate—a beverage that truly comes into its own when paired correctly
Honey distillate is a refined alcoholic beverage with a character all..
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Even a high-quality distillate isn’t always ready to drink right away. One barrel might impart distinct notes of vanilla and wood, another might add f..
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Opening a bottle does not mean that you have to drink the strong beverage within the next few days. Honey distillate, gin, and aged spirits contain en..
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Serving temperature can significantly alter the perception of a spirit. The same distillate may seem fresh and smooth when chilled, but at a higher te..
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It’s best to take your time when trying honey distillate for the first time. It’s a strong drink whose character unfolds gradually: first through ligh..
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On a store shelf, different bottles may all bear the same label reading “gin,” have a similar alcohol content, and carry the familiar aroma of juniper..
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Gin can have citrus, floral, herbal, berry, or spicy notes. Dozens of different botanicals can be used in its recipe, but juniper always remains at th..
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It’s impossible to imagine gin without juniper, but its character is rarely defined by just one ingredient. Beneath the piney freshness, notes of citr..
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Gin is easily recognizable by its characteristic juniper aroma, dry taste, and complex blend of botanical ingredients. Honey distillate is of a comple..
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When people first hear the phrase “honey distillate,” they often imagine a sweet drink with a distinct honey flavor. However, a true spirit made from ..
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To create a spirit with its own unique character, it’s not enough to simply choose the right equipment or perform a precise distillation. It all start..