Gin and the diversity of its flavours
Over the past twenty years, gin has really taken off around the world. Moreover, Quebec is a gold mine when it comes to the various herbs and flowers that can be harvested, and gin is the perfect alcohol to showcase the ingredients of the Quebec terroir. In fact, there are about 140 different herbs and flowers contained in Quebec gins.
The most important ingredient in gin is the juniper berry, which is the basis of all gins. But how is it possible that there are so many different kinds of gins on the market that are equally popular? It is because gin is distinguished by the combination of atypical flavours and the mixing of genres. In other words, it is the addition of herbs, spices and spices to the neutral spirit and juniper berries that transforms the taste of the spirit and creates a distinction between each gin. It is the aromatics that make a gin unique. Sometimes, in a single gin, it is possible to find dozens of flavourings.
The Chromatic Circle of Aromatics created by Karyne Duplessis-Piché and sold on our site is a good essential for gin lovers who are interested in learning more about the flavours of gins. The circle is divided into 6 flavour profiles based on the ingredients that work well together: fruity, citrus, floral, boreal, herbaceous and spicy.
In addition, this tool will allow you to better recognise scents and flavours so that you will be better able to concoct new cocktail recipes according to your preferences. Moreover, on the other side of the card are some cocktail recipes that represent each of the cocktail profiles.
With the purchase of your colour wheel comes the "Vive le gin du Québec" card that will introduce you to many distilleries across Quebec and the gin they produce. This card is sure to entertain you on your Quebec holiday.
In addition to this, there are also several books on the market that can also help you to identify the flavours and fragrances that are most relevant to you and that go well together.
We recommend that you take a look at the Gin Manual by Dave Broom. This book highlights the history of gin, the production process behind the spirit and gives you tips on how to maximise the enjoyment of gin and which mixes deliver the right flavours on the palate. Finally, the book offers a range of gin-based cocktail recipes that you can choose to try according to your favourite flavours and gins.
In the same vein, the book The Gin Dictionary would be a great addition to your library. It contains absolutely everything you need to know about gin in order to develop your taste buds to enjoy the gins you taste more. This book will guide you through all the key factors that influence the taste of this drink.
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