What botanicals are in London dry gin?

The Essential Guide to What Our London Dry Gin is Made From

JUNIPER.
ORANGE PEEL.
LEMON PEEL.
RUSSIAN CORIANDER.
ORRIS ROOT.
LIQUORICE ROOT.
ANGELICA ROOT.
CINNAMON BARK.

What is the difference between London dry gin and gin?

What is the difference between London Dry Gin and regular distilled gin? London Dry Gin and regular distilled gin is essentially made in the same way, except for one big difference: distilled gin can have any flavourings added to it after the distillation process.

What makes it a London dry gin?

London dry gin emerged in 19th century London. Nowadays London dry gin doesn’t have to come from London, it’s a style rather than a place with an EU legal definition. It has to be made by distilling natural botanicals using neutral alcohol of 96% ABV. Nothing can be added after distillation except water.

What does it mean if a gin is called London dry gin?

The term “London Dry” is actually a quality designation. The base alcohol must be of top quality, made only of natural flavors, with nothing but water (for dilution purposes) being added after the second distillation. London Dry gins are extracted from the still at a potency of 70% and are sold at around 40%.

What are the best botanicals for gin?

There are hundreds of botanicals used to flavour gin but the following are the most commonly used…

Juniper berries (Juniperus communis)
Coriander seeds.
Angelica root.
Angelica seed.
Lemon peel.
Orange peel.
Orris root.
Cassia.

What botanicals are used in gin?

The fab four. ‘Pretty much every gin in the world will have four base botanicals: juniper, coriander seeds, a root (usually angelica), and then a citrus peel,’ says Tom Hills of East London Liquor Company.

What type of gin is Tanqueray?

London dry gin
Tanqueray is a London dry gin, reflecting its distillation process and origin in Bloomsbury, London. London dry gin is made by double distilling grain, with select botanicals added during the second distillation.

Is gin just flavored vodka?

It is a common misconception that gin is flavored vodka. While the spirits are similar, the ingredients and distilling processes are different. Gin is (and must be by definition) a grain-based spirit (usually wheat or barley) distilled with juniper. …

Is there a difference between gin and dry gin?

“What’s termed a ‘dry gin’ means there’s no added (artificial) flavoring, the flavors are all natural from the botanicals,” said our gin guide, plus no added sweeteners. “If the gin has sweetness, it’s more than likely it contained a botanical like licorice.”

What is the difference between gin and dry gin?

How do you add botanicals to gin?

For a deep rich red coloured gin add 2 teaspoons of Juniper berries to the infusion bag along with 1 teaspoon of pink peppercorns and a few hibiscus flowers and infuse with vodka. Spice things up and try one with a tablespoon of cardamom & coriander and a few pieces of star anise.

What botanicals are in London dry gin?