A world of gin
Gin is a distilled alcoholic beverage that originated in the Netherlands in the 17th century. It was initially developed as a medicinal tonic, made by distilling grain with juniper berries, which were believed to have health benefits. The word, “gin,” comes from the Dutch word, “jenever,” which means, “juniper.” In the early days, gin was […]
How distillery works
Distilleries are used to produce alcoholic beverages such as whisky, rum, brandy, and vodka. The process of producing these spirits begins with the fermentation of a liquid, usually a grain mash/wort, to create a low-alcohol liquid called wash or distiller’s beer (7% – 10% ABV before it is put into a still). Then, the wash […]