Botany of Gin, The

Gin, a juniper-infused tincture created by the Dutch in the sixteenth century, has a rich history and diverse botanical flavorings. This book explores the botany of gin, with illustrations of plants used in its production, and the different types of formulation. Gin is a quintessentially botanical beverage with a rich history like no other.

Format: Hardback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 18 September 2020
Publisher: Bodleian Library

Gin, a beloved spirit with roots in ancient Greek herbal medicine, was established by the Dutch in the sixteenth century as a juniper-infused tincture to cure fevers. It gained notoriety during the London 'gin craze in the eighteenth century and has recently experienced a resurgence with a profusion of new botanical flavourings. This captivating book delves into the botany of gin, from root to branch, with sumptuous illustrations depicting the plants that tell the story of this complex and iconic drink. Over the centuries, gin has been crafted using a diverse assortment of aromatic plants from around the world, each contributing its unique flavour profile to the final product. Understanding the different types of formulation and the main groups of plants used therein is essential to appreciating the drinks complexities and subtleties. As this book's extraordinary range of featured ingredients shows, gin is a quintessentially botanical beverage with a rich history like no other.

Weight: 428g
Dimension: 156 x 217 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781851245536