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Is Beefeater Gin any good?
As far as my palate is concerned, Beefeater Gin is one of the finest gins of the nineteenth century that we’re still drinking today. This is among my go-to classic style gins that I think goes well in nearly everything, especially if you’re drinking the U.S. 47\% ABV version that we’re reviewing in this article.
Is gin popular in England?
Gin is now the UK’s favourite spirit. According to data from Kantar’s Worldpanel division, gin is officially the nation’s favourite spirit (having overtaken whisky) – over a quarter of the population have purchased Gin (including flavoured/gin liqueurs) in the last 12 months, up from just over 10\% 4 years ago.
How do you drink a Beefeater in London?
Ideal serve: For a fresh Gin and Tonic, serve 50ml of Beefeater Dry with Indian Tonic Water over cubed ice in a hi-ball glass and garnish with Lemon and Orange Slices.
How do Brits drink gin?
Some people will even tell you that it’s the best way to enjoy gin. Just pour the gin over a few ice cubes and drop in a lime wedge if you fancy. Naturally, to enjoy a spirit neat it must be of good quality – there’s nothing worse than nasty, bitter, cheap gin.
Why is it called Beefeater gin?
Beefeater’s name origin refers to the Yeomen of the Guard, bodyguards of the British monarchy. To craft its signature London dry gin, Beefeater uses its original recipe of nine botanicals: juniper, angelica root, angelica seeds, coriander seeds, licorice, almonds, orris root, Seville oranges, and lemon peel.
Is Beefeater gin good for cocktails?
Beefeater is best in cocktails. It makes a fabulous base for a martini and a great gin and tonic. You can pour it into any gin cocktail that specifically does not call for a genever, Old Tom, or Plymouth gin.
Do people drink gin straight?
While we’re big fans of a perfectly poured gin and tonic, as a small batch gin brand we are often asked if you can drink gin neat. The answer is yes – gin is a great sipping spirit! But you’ll need to choose the right gin to avoid that abrasive ‘mouth full of pine’ feeling that poor quality bottles can leave.
What is Beefeater London Dry Gin?
The story of Beefeater London Dry Gin is one of the oldest among modern gins. It began in the 1860s when founder James Burrough bought a Chelsea, London distillery where he produced a variety of gins. Within a decade, Beefeater became the distillery’s flagship bottle.
When did Beefeater Gin 24 come out in the UK?
Beefeater 24 launched 2009, Beefeater Burrough’s Reserve launched April 2013. Beefeater Gin is a brand of gin owned by Pernod Ricard and bottled and distributed in the United Kingdom, by the company of James Burrough.
Will there be more Beefeater Pink Gin?
The success of these expressions makes it likely that there will be more to come. Beefeater London Pink Gin: In 2018, Beefeater released its first pink gin. It uses the Beefeater base and adds natural strawberry flavoring to give it an extra fruity layer and pale pink color. Bottled at 75 proof, it’s a light, sweet gin.
How did James Burrough make Beefeater Gin?
By spending time experimenting, inventing and using new processes he discovered that blending a particular recipe of botanicals produced a bold, full-flavoured gin, which he named Beefeater Gin. After the almost instant success of the gin, it was soon made the James Burrough Company’s flagship product.