Gin & vodka
Juniper-led aroma or a quieter base: compare their raw materials, production and use in cocktails.
Gin
- Raw materials
- Agricultural alcohol, juniper and botanicals
- Production
- Flavouring or redistillation; distilled gin and London gin have distinct production requirements.
- Flavour
- Juniper, citrus and spice; not every gin is London Dry.
Cocktails using this spirit
References
Vodka
- Raw materials
- Agricultural products, often cereals or potatoes
- Production
- Distillation and optional treatment to reduce raw-material flavours; not all vodka is flavourless.
- Flavour
- Usually restrained; raw material and processing can leave subtle character.