It hit its first prime in the 1700s, in what was called the ‘Gin Craze’, though you’d be forgiven for assuming the term relates to the spirit’s more recent renaissance – last year, the UK industry was valued at £2.6bn. But come what may, by the time Dutch King William III was established on the throne, gin was a part of life in this country. Like most things relating to gin’s murky beginnings, this is hotly disputed.Ī basic form of gin was found in England around the same time, but was consumed as a sort of medicine (so not exactly enjoyed). Juniper berries have been used to make spirits practically back to year dot, but the gin of today is thought to be a derivative of the Dutch genever, commonly said to have been invented by chemist Sylvius de Bouve in the seventeenth century. By which we mean that gin is only gin if it has juniper as its predominant flavour and an alcohol content of at least 37.5% ABV. Unlike drinks that are classified according to their distilling technique or the ingredients used, gin is a matter of taste. Best blackcurrant gin: Tanqueray Blackcurrant Royale Gin.Best floral gin: The Cotswolds Distillery Wildflower Gin.Best tropical-tasting gin: Adnams Orange & Sea Buckthorn Gin.Best served with cucumber: Hendrick’s Gin.Best everyday gin: East London Liquor Company.Best gin gift: Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin.
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