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That's interesting, as I'd of thought it'd be Tequila or Vodka for Whisky makers. Absinthe is likely the nearest in terms of Gin or so I'd view it as it's very herbal. Personally, Navy Strength Gin is my personal favorite. And a little history season on Navy Strength Gin. Also, do appreciate Jeremy's history lesson on Gin from Scotland. To put it into simple terms, the main difference is navy strength has a higher ABV "Alcohol by Volume". For Gin, I believe it has to be above 55% maybe a little higher to be truly classified as a Navy Strength. As for, the reason they've called it navy strength is they'd have gin stored beneath deck, often next to gunpowder kegs. The other proposed benefit, not sure if it's true or not, was that the gunpowder can still be fired if it gets soaked with this higher proof gin if the barrels began to leak for any reason. As for the origin, we've primarily got the British Navy to thank. The other aspect to it's growing providence was back in those days rum was actually being rationed and difficult to procure. Alcohol rations actually existed as far back as the early 16th Century before being totally abolished before the turn of the 21st Century. And lastly, the other difference is navy strength should impart more flavor as its dilution mixture is less than a regular proof gin. However, because of the way the alcohol influences taste you have to taste it in order to determine if you like it, just like any other gin or alcohol for that matter. Hope I gave a good enough explanation while trying to keep things somewhat short. Guess the quickest way to test if the gunpowder thing's true is to see if you can ignite a gin of that high a proof. In theory, it should ignite and burn. If it doesn't then myth busted I guess. That just goes into the myth further, as Naval Officers believed that if they were being sold an inferior gin or alcohol, thus the reason they'd attempt to ignite it to prove its authenticity. Which actually would prove true because there is a state of proof at which alcohol ignites. What that proof happens to be exactly, I couldn't tell you. I'd have to say over 50% or 100 proof. Anything less is more water than alcohol if it's under 50%. Lit alcohol goes way back. In the 1700-1800s, at least here in the U.S. there were stories of tavern owners lighting samples of whiskey that dealers brought in. If the whiskey caught fire, it was proof that it wasn’t watered down, meaning cask strength, or between 50-60 percent ABV. Things are a lot more scientific these days. We now know that it’s the alcohol vapor that catches fire, not the liquid, just like with gasoline. More vapor comes off the alcohol as the alcohol heats up, making it easier for it to light. Colder alcohol means less vapor, which means less chance for flames. The vapor likely also impacts what you can use as a lighter. And because of the vapors on certain drinks, some prove harder to lit or harder to extinguish.
My God yall make me miss Texas. Nearly 7 years between Austin and San Marcos, and I miss what that area was. 2010-2012 Austin was so fucking amazing, I cannot describe. You had to be there.
I've lived in Austin area for many years. Was born in Lampasas in 58. Lots of changes some good some bad. Love the whiskey and beer industry that's cropped up.
I am head over heels in love with this man. More of Jeremy PLEASE! Also, I love to mess with people by telling them gin is essentially a flavored vodka. It makes some people real mad.
On the topic of Fever-Tree: So many gins are just PERFECT with their Mediterranean tonic rather than the usual Indian tonic. Worth knowing the difference, especially as it makes Roku G&Ts EXCELLENT
My recommendation is Genever (gin is descendent of genever) and it comes with wood aging. Bols, Zuidam and Filliers are one of the best brands available. And one of the best gins that I’ve had is Nordes Atlantic Galician Gin. This week’s episode is once again great.
I’ve watched the last episode Jeremy was on three times now. He’s a wonderfully entertaining chap. Very happy you got him back on - and to talk about my second favourite spirit! Double bonus.
@@Coentjemons ah hell yeah cowboys are basically just redneck vikings anyway if your ever in town I got a box of cigars a bottle of Texas whiskey and some incredible BBQ to share 🚬🥃🍗🍖
"Douche me baby" immediately followed by close up of Rex's face making the same exact expression I had when he said that 😂😂😂😂 Love it! I request more episodes with him in them, about probably anything
Empress Gin from Canada is great stuff. I also like Drumshanbo Irish Gunpowder Gin....and Citadelle Gin from France. All of them are not Juniper dominate or forward. If you want a drink for nosing and tasting complexity try Monkey 47 from Germany.
Would've loved for you to taste a nordic gin too. The classic number one is Kyrö Napue gin from Finland, which was selected the best gin in the world in 2015, but there's also Arctic Blue gin, which has more berry notes, blueberry and stuff, and from the other nordic countries Hernö gin from Sweden and Skagerrak gin from Norway are just absolutely amazing also!
@@jeremygrigg2798 another recommendation for a Nordic (Swedish) gin is Fräkne tång. I have tried as many Swedish made gins I could afford and Fräkne tång is the best one so far. They also have a navy strength version. One of the botanical it is flavoured with is seaweed (tång in Swedish) and to be honest my two favorite gins are both flavoured with seaweed. I don't know if it is in my head because I love to sail and live in the Stockholm archipelago or if the seaweed actually makes the gin better.
It would be interesting for you guys to dive into the grandmother of gin: jenever. Its diversity from old to new style, type of used grains, barrel aging, herbs/spices creates endless options.
I was glad to see Roku in this. It is my personal favorite. My wife and I have been exploring gin over the past year or so for those hot days or the days where we want something a bit brighter, so this was a super fun episode. Jeremy is also always great!
I love this series of videos. I always walk away with something i want to try. In your Rum video I found what has been by far my favorite rum. I hate gin but a few of these sound interesting and I shall have to try them.
I want to thank you for this. When drinking on a budget it is nice to have these group reviews to help me decide where to buy my next buzz. Thank you for this Gin Episode!
The Roku Gin, I found it was pretty awesome to lime rub the rim of a glass with a single cube of ice with gin poured over it. Was incredibly refreshing when hot or muggy outside. One of my favorite drinks.
Get some Jack Rudy tonic and follow the directions using Hendricks gin. It is a cucumber gin with no juniper. You'll mix it with club soda over ice and it is superbly balanced and refreshing on a hot day.
There's a gin I love called Griffo. It's from a distillery in Petaluma, California. It's got such a strong citrus flavor and I've never found anything like it. I always ask for gins with a heavy citrus note, but none of them ever have as pronounced a citrus flavor, or are as easy to drink.
Single Malter here, just now getting into gin and gin cocktails. This is a great video thank you. Thank you for introducing CB Distillery. Austin on my radar!
As a teen made Sloe gin fizzes with cheap Sloe gin. Recently bought Plymouth Sloe gin and drank the complete bottle as a neat sipper. Was really good stuff.
Great episode! Gin has always been strange to me because the few I have tried have been repulsive on their own. I definitely want to go back and try again with some of the gins mentioned in the video.
My favorite gin is an old Tom gin that is finished in used whiskey barrels made in North Dakota. Having the whiskey finish makes it go really well on a whiskey drinkers palate.
List: Tanqueray, Junipero, Hayman’s Old Tom, Empress 1908 Indigo, Hendrick’s, The Botanist, Roku, Monkey 47. This line up I only haven’t tried the Junipero, but I would pretty much rank them in the exact same order in preference, last being my favourite.
Pro-tip: The Cocchi Vermouth di Torino makes a mean Manhattan as well, especially with a good Rye and few dashes of Angostura bitters. One of my go-to drinks when I'm looking for a cocktail.
I was waiting on the edge of my seat for Jeremy to whip out The Botanist! It's my favorite gin and a perfect liquid. Use it in a French 75 and be happy.
So I have 2 of these in my normal rotation, the botanist and hendirck's gin. If you like the profile that these gin provide, you'll love Citadelle gin. It's an amazing French gin and one of my favorites. Also I one hundred percent agree with Jeremey that Fever Tree is the way to go for mixers
Seven Three distillery makes Gentilly Gin one of my favorites flavored with elderflower and persimmon. St George’s Terroir Gin reminds me of camping in the forest
This was great. I have/have had most of the gins here in my freezer. It is delightful how different they are. Botanist is my absolute favorite. It drinks well in basically every instance (use it in a mule; it really holds its own against the ginger beer.) I enjoy Roku, but it's best as a straight sipper. It's so delicate that once you add anything to it, it disappears almost entirely.
Gin is my favorite spirit. I have watched your channel for a long time and this video was great. It was a great lineup for a gin novice. The lineup was a great mix and all of them are easily accessible. I started my gin journey about 8 years ago. I always say to people who say they don't like gin is they just haven't had the right one the right way.
Good lord. I've been using theginisin for 10+ years, I completely agree. They've done an amazing job over the years of curating to the visitor and of the 100's of gins I've had over the years, they're spot on. I'm beyond happy to see them recognized. I suppose if it's my time to shine, my recommendations are the following: The Botanist for herbal and juniper front, Monkey 47 for possibly the neatest gin with a complex mouth feel, Bombay Sapphire East for the perfect Gin and Tonic. For Tonic: Fever Tree for flavor and carbonation, period. Cut of lime, squeeze, gin, 5 cubes of ice, tonic water to the brim. If you want to impress, 1 leaf Thai Basil, scratched, on top.
Empress 1908 is made not far from where I live. They distill it is a suburb of Victoria called Sydney, beautiful little coastal town. Right next door to the Salish Sea aquarium.
Good stuff from Jeremy - Fever Tree is a game changer in the G&T world - hot summer's day Hendrick's G&T using Fever Tree and with the essential sliced cucumber - a revelation when I first tried it 15 or so years ago.
Loved this video. I'm a big gin fan. I always have a bottle of Monkey 47 sitting in the freezer. Jeremy hit so many great ones. I'd add the Malfy line from Italy for some great flavors. Their Rosa gin which is grapefruit is extraordinary. Some of the high proof Navy strength gins are perfect for cocktails. Fords has navy strength 109 proof gin that is aged in sherry casks that whiskey fans would really love. This is fantastic content.
Lee, we actually had the Malfy Lemon Gin in the tasting line-up, but we had to drop it due to time constraints. Totally agree with you, they make a delicious range of gins!
I now have a bunch of Gin to try. I'm glad you guys showcased your aged Gin, i haven't had it YET. I do like one of your competitors aged Gins though. Waterloo Antique Gin.
I've always liked Gin, and when I was more of a drinker than I am now, my go to was Tanqueray and Tonic with a slice of lime. I may have to try some of these.
When I was 18 (legal age in Alberta), I discovered I loved cocktails! Especially hi-balls and Paralyzers. My work mom encouraged me to try martinis, but said: Never get gin. It's terrible. As a youngun, new to the ways of spirits, I trusted her advice. 20+ years later, shortly before turning 39, I tried some gin from a local distillery and was amazed at how absolutely AWESOME! it was! Now I have about 30 or so different gins, running the gamut from small batch, 100% local ingredients, all the way up to at least one commercial gin.
"Gin 'n it" In England in the 70's 80's. Gin and tonic to get your daily quinine to keep the malaria away. Of course real tonic water used to have much higher concentrations so now just for the taste. Gordons is probably the best for the price around here.
We were in Louisville last year and all the Bourbon distillery tours were booked. We visited Copper & Kings instead, and they were AMAZING! Great gin that was fragrant and approachable, and fantastic people. Rosewater and apples? Divine. Check it out if you're in the area!
I've never been into gin. I was introduced to Isle of Harris Gin (Scotland), and now I'm on board. So tasty, I'm open to trying more now. I'd love to see a review of Isle of Harris!
I'm glad we both agree that Monkey 47 is the best gin ever. I was surprised the first time I tried it and it felt like there was an entire field of flowers in my mouth. No other gin has ever surpassed Monkey 47.
Another gin very much antithetic to the traditional London Dry definition of one besides Hendrick's is Brockman's which also goes heavy on the florals but perhaps with even less juniper and instead with a little more spice and heat. Also you should've had at least one aged gin in your lineup, if there's any whiskey drinker's entry gin it's an aged one because it rests in barrels, often times actual used single malt or bourbon barrels, for several months, resulting in a flavor profile that's as close to whiskey as it is possible for a gin. Widely considered the first and still one of the best aged gins is Citadelle Reserve, other recommendations include the American Koval Barreled Gin and Bluecoat Barrel Finished Gin (by the way Bluecoat's regular gin is also great) as well as the Citadelle No Mistake Old Tom and the American Ransom Spirits Old Tom which are both barrel aged old toms and examples of how you can even combine several types of gin in one.
Ungava Gin from Quebec is produced from local botanicals found around Ungava Bay. Very unique flavour and a yellowish colour. Not widely available but worth searching out. Gin Mare from Spain is also very unique, very Mediterranean herb based.
OYO in Ohio also makes a whiskey barrel aged gin. I recommend turning it into a perfect martini with orange bitters. It straddles martini and Manhattan in a delightful way.
