Gin Other

Gins like genever, navy strength, and old tom are often grouped together as "historical gins" because they are all older styles of gin that have been around for centuries. These gins are typically made with a wider variety of botanicals than modern gins, and they often have a more complex flavor profile.

Some of the most common types of other gins include

• Barrel Aged: Barrel-aged gin is gin that has been aged in wooden barrels, such as bourbon barrels or wine barrels. The aging process imparts the gin with additional flavors from the wood, such as vanilla, caramel, oak, and smoke.
• Genever: Genever is a type of gin that originated in the Netherlands. It is made with juniper berries and other botanicals, and it has a malty flavor. Genever is often aged in oak barrels, which gives it a more complex flavor.
• Navy strength: Navy strength gin is a type of gin that is bottled at a higher alcohol content than regular gin. It is often bottled at 57% ABV or higher. Navy strength gin was originally developed for the British Royal Navy, and it was used to prevent scurvy. Navy strength gin is now enjoyed by gin enthusiasts all over the world.
• Old Tom: Old Tom gin is typically bottled at 40% ABV, but some gins can be bottled at higher or lower ABVs. Old Tom gin is a versatile spirit that can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails. It is a key ingredient in many classic cocktails, such as the Martinez, the Tom Collins, and the Ramos Gin Fizz.

Historical gins can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails. They are a great way to experience the history and evolution of gin.