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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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The Flavour Index: Peat Edition
In this edition of The Flavour Index, we compare 24 peated whiskies from around the world to explore how geography, peat composition, and production choices shape their character. The list is not exhaustive, but it offers a guide to understanding how place transforms smoke into flavour, from the gentle hearth-like warmth of the Highlands to the briny power of Islay and the earthy depth of whiskies made far beyond Scotland’s shores.