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In this article we want to tell you how the sum of small details makes up a premium gin<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The origin of gin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every gin is born from a neutral base alcohol obtained by fermenting and distilling agricultural products rich in sugars or starch. The most common is the use of cereals such as wheat, barley or corn<\/strong>, which provide a dry, clean profile; however, in regions with great winemaking tradition like ours, it is very common to use wine-based alcohol<\/strong>, that is, coming from the grape<\/strong>, which gives the gin a silkier texture in the mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This alcohol is rectified until it has practically no flavour, acting as a “blank canvas” so that, in a second distillation, juniper berries and botanicals enhance it with their definitive aroma and flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The botanicals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Botanicals are the plants, spices, roots and citrus fruits that build the personality<\/strong> of each gin. Juniper<\/strong> is the essential base of gin. Without juniper there is no gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are two main ways of extracting aroma:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maceration<\/strong>
The botanicals are submerged in the alcohol; the extraction is deep and intense. It requires fine control to avoid bitter or vegetal notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vapour infusion<\/strong>
The alcoholic vapour passes through the botanicals and drags lighter aromas. The profile is usually more ethereal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A premium gin<\/strong> can use one method or the other. As in everything, the decisive part lies in the details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n