The key attraction of whiskey stones is they can provide the same cooling effect of ice, but won’t melt and dilute the beverage. If you drink your spirits neat, and not adding water is important to you, then whiskey stones are the way to go. Whiskey stones are made from food-grade materials such as stainless,{…}
Maceration is a process of infusing the botanicals in a neutral spirit and allowing the alcohol to draw out the flavors overnight. Then the mixture is watered down to 40% ABV, added to the boiler of your gin still, and redistilled to produce a clear, colorless final gin. Maceration tends to extract the flavors more{…}
Bathtub gin refers to an alcohol-based drink mixture produced at home in the 1920s or anywhere using non-professional methods. You can make Bathtub Gin at home by combining gin botanicals with a good quality vodka and leaving it to infuse for a few days. In this recipe, I’ll share my favorite method of making bathtub{…}
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Old Tom gin is a style of gin that was popular in the 18th and 19th centuries in England. It is a slightly sweeter gin than London Dry, and is usually made with a blend of botanicals that includes licorice root or sugar. The name “Old Tom” is said to come from a time when{…}
With more people seeking to enjoy the flavor of gin without the negative impact on their health, non-alcoholic spirits are becoming popular. If you relish the distinct flavor derived from gin and want to replicate store-bought brands in the comfort of your home, you’ve come to the right place. To make non-alcoholic gin, you’ll need{…}
There are a plethora of devices and techniques you can use to create a superbly flavored drink. These include a gin basket, maceration, and infusion. But one technique that isn’t always talked about is the use of a soxhlet extractor. The device has been used by chemists since its discovery in 1879. It’s renowned because{…}
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