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Is gin more popular than Whisky?

Gin moved up from third place last year as 29 per cent of consumers named it their favourite spirit, ahead of whisky (25 per cent) and vodka (23 per cent), the annual poll by the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) found.

What is considered the best gin in the world?

• Best Overall: Sipsmith London Dry.
• Best Budget: Hayman’s London Dry.
• Best Top Shelf: Hendrick’s.
• Best London Dry: Beefeater London Dry.
• Best for Gin and Tonics: Bombay Sapphire.
• Best for Martinis: Tanqueray London Dry.
• Best for Negronis: Monkey 47.
• Best Botanical: The Botanist.

Is gin a byproduct of Whisky?

The neutral spirit needed to produce gin is essentially made in the same way as whisky, but distilled to a higher abv. The mostly flavourless spirit is then infused or redistilled with any number of botanicals, including juniper, to make gin.

Is Whisky healthier than gin?

Single malt whiskies have more ellagic acid than red wine. ‘ As well as having an actively positive effect on the body, whisky is also the healthiest alcohol you can drink. So next time you’re sitting at the bar, order a neat whisky instead of a gin and tonic and feel yourself glowing with health from within.

Which country produces the best gin?

Most gins are produced in the UK, with 1722 different Gins it’s still the home of gin, despite the massive growth in Spain and the US and it’s origins in the netherlands. With 702 different Gins the US ranks second. That’s hardly a surprise, given the size of the country and it’s experience in distilling.

What is considered top shelf gin?

While brands like Beefeater and Tanqueray are at the top of the list for a good London dry gin, there are other popular bottles. Bols Genever and Hayman’s Old Tom Gin are still popular. Newer stars on the liquor shelf like Aviation and Hendrick’s are as well.

Is gin easier to distill than whiskey?

Whereas spirits such as whiskey, scotch, and bourbon require time in the barrel, gin doesn’t, making it that much quicker to produce and eliminating a few steps. Either way, the juniper berries and botanicals are introduced, and the spirit is required to go through a second distillation.

What is the best gin brand in the world?

Sipping Guide To The Best Gin Brands In The World 1. Beefeater: Best budget gin. The classics are classics for a reason, and Beefeater is known for being just that. This… 2. Bombay Sapphire: Best value gin. Its ubiquitous blue bottle makes Bombay Sapphire an unmistakable choice behind any… 3.

How has the world of gin changed over the years?

Brands like Beefeater and Tanqueray are classics for a reason, but the world of gin has expanded enormously over the past 20 years as new distilleries tinker with the formula. When Hendrick’s Gin launched in 1999, master distiller Lesley Gracie decided that cucumber and rose would taste pretty good in a gin, along with more traditional botanicals.

What kind of gin is Hendrick’s?

Prior to the launch of Hendrick’s in 1999, the popular types of gin on the market were London Drys, Old Tom and Navy Strength gins. Majority of them all had a strong juniper-forward flavour with only a few brands dominating the market like Beefeater and Gordon’s.

How many bottles of gin are sold in the UK each year?

According to the WSTA, over 80 million bottles of gin were sold in the UK in the 12 months to June 2019, with the spirit performing particularly well in the on-trade. In this channel, sales grew 51\% by volume and 52\% by value to total over £1.5 billion in 2019. In the off-trade sales totalled £961m, up 34\% on last year.