Gin

Trendy beverage with a long tradition: buy gin online from Heinemann

Gin enjoys a legendary status among the spirits. James Bond immortalized it with his signature Martini, and even the Queen Mother was famous for having at least one gin and tonic as an aperitif daily – preferably with more gin than tonic. For some years now, gin has been evolving from a traditional spirit into a trendy libation. More and more producers like Gin Mare from Spain or Hendrick's Gin from Scotland are focusing on innovative plant and spice combinations to improve their gins. Shop gin online in the Heinemann shop and experience a whole range of gins, from traditional brands like Tanqueray and Bombay Sapphire as well as newer, more modern compositions.

How long has gin been around? A cure-all and “wine of the poor” – the origins of gin

The roots of gin are thought to lie in the Dutch drink jenever. In the 17th century, the spirit was mainly used as a medicine for all kinds of aches and pains. Only after distillation and quality control methods improved at the end of the 18th century did gin become a favorite ingredient for drinks, even among the higher classes.

Today, gin is popular all over the world and is always being reinterpreted thanks to producers’ love of experimentation. You too can be inspired – by The Botanist, Tanqueray, Hendricks, and other gin varieties at Heinemann.

Gin production: What are 'botanicals'? 

Flavoring with different types of plants, herbs, seeds, and spices forms the core of gin production. These “botanicals” are selected and blended with the utmost care in order to achieve the most harmonious distilled spirit possible. 

• Maceration: In the traditional flavoring process, juniper berries and other botanicals are mashed with a neutral alcohol and water so that the aromas leech out into the alcohol. Alternatively, alcoholic vapors can be passed over the botanicals during the distillation process.
• Distillation: In the distillery, the alcohol is distilled from mash before being filtered several times to take the edge off the distillate. 
• Dilution: The final distillate is diluted with water to achieve the required drinking strength. The finished gin is then stored for a few weeks before being bottled.

Over 200 different botanicals in ever-changing compositions are now being used for gin production. Apart from the typical botanicals like citrus fruits, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg as well as aniseed and coriander, gins are now being made with more and more fresh herbal notes, floral aromas and fruits. How about, for example, a Gin Mare Capri, with fine and impressive bergamot notes, or the elegant The Botanist, which is made with botanicals that grow exclusively on the Scottish island of Islay.

Enjoy premium quality gin – Heinemann shop

Gin is almost exclusively enjoyed in cocktails, which perfectly showcase the intense aromas of the spirit. Gin minimalists swear by dry martini with a splash of vermouth. Those who prefer a fresher flavor mix a Tom Collins with gin, lemon juice and soda. And those who like to experiment modify the legendary gin and tonic to suit their mood – with gin varieties from the Heinemann shop for example, with the eternal classic Bombay Sapphire.

Order gin and other premium quality spirits, fragrances, sweets and much more online now from Heinemann – we will deliver your order to your doorstep on the desired date.