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The Flavour Index: Gin Edition
Fresh, aromatic, and endlessly expressive, gin is a spirit defined by its botanicals. At its core is juniper, but beyond that, distillers have near-total freedom to shape flavour through citrus, herbs, spices, florals, and more.
In this edition of The Flavour Index, we explore 20 gins with a range of styles and approaches, mapping how different botanical choices and production techniques influence their character. This is not an exhaustive list, but rather a starting framework for understanding how flavour is built in gin.
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