The world of Gin by an Italian free spirit
Hernö Gin is made in Sweden in the Northernmost distillery in the world, established in 2011. After a decade spent in the UK, loving and studying Gins, Mr. Jon Hillgren decided to start it’s own Gin production.
A Dry Gin containing every features of the city where it is distilled? In this case Hamburg, Germany? A Hamburg Dry Gin, using the typical production of a London Dry, but adding every thing this city could offer, like its harbour. This is the 5 Continents – Hamburg Dry Gin, and I appreciate this definition.
I’m lucky to study another interesting Gin: the Monopolowa Dry Gin. Of ancient origins, starting in the 18th century, Mopolowa arrived in Vienna after World War II, it’s a fascinating story, that is connected to those of the states of Mitteleuropa. A Gin coming from the past, arriving to a bright present. The price it’s […]
The original recipe of the Diplôme Dry Gin has been refined to meet the tastes of the American soldiers, stationing in France during World War II, in Dijon. This recipe is the same that was used for the re-launch of this brand occurred in recent years, with the peculiarity to be produced with a beet […]
Beer! Craft beer! No, I’m not crazy, but The Duke is a Gin that I recommend to those who, like me, also loves a good beer.
Another review, another great Gin, another London Dry Gin distilled by a third parties distillery. So what’s new? Why is it interesting to talk about it? Because this bottle shows us a direction, an approach, a method to follow, to study and analyze.
A Gin created in a historic London building where alcohol is sold from 1740, which is also a museum dedicated to this spirit? It already exists! The Portobello Road Gin was created in the same London street that hosts the Ginstitute as well, a micromuseum that tells the story of Gin, and where it’s possible […]
There are few popular Master Distillers in the world of Gin. The creator of the Burleighs London Dry Gin’s recipe, Mr. Jamie Baxter is among them. With a background of deep knowledge he succeeded to produce a Gin at his potential level.
This review is about VII Hills Italian London Dry Gin, a Gin inspired by ancient Rome. I followed online the evolution of this project, and in the months before the launch, I had a doubt: a Gin distilled in London can be “made in Italy”?
Plymouth Navy Strength, at 57% ABV – or 100° English proof – is the traditional strength demanded by the British Royal Navy. This was the proof that would not prevent gunpowder from igniting, should it be compromised by spilled spirit. It is the gin the distillery has supplied to the Royal Navy since the early […]