Gin for beginners
Gin for beginners can quickly become overwhelming - so many varieties, botanicals and tonics! In this guide, you'll find out what really matters and how to find your personal favourite gin...
Summer gins
Who doesn't think of summer when they think of Italy? Hardly any other gin brings more Italy into the bottle than Malfi con Limone. Carlo Vergnano and his small family business are behind the gin. They produce gin near...
Scottish gin
Scottish gin has long ceased to be an insider tip. Even though England is generally regarded as the cradle of gin, it is clear that neighbouring Scotland to the north also has a rich selection of gin to offer. In Scotland...
Old Tom Gin
To understand what exactly Old Tom Gin is, you need to delve a little into the history of gin. The English first learnt about the Dutch spirit genever in the 17th century. At the latest with the accession of William III of Orange-Nassau to the throne in London...
The history of gin
Spirits were already being produced on a large scale in the Netherlands in the 16th century. And when the lively trade with the East Indies picked up speed in the same period, it was no longer a long way to spirits and liqueurs, which were...
Gin production
In most cases, neutral alcohol is used in the production of gin. This usually has a convincing strength of 96 % alc. It is often obtained from grain. However, it can be produced from all agricultural products. Accordingly, there are also gins...
The gin categories
A brief overview of the bewildering variety of gin categories. We are not aiming for completeness. We are simply trying to present the most important varieties of gin...

