Gin is a neutral spirit flavored with botanicals, and juniper must lead by law. What coriander, angelica and orris root really do, plus which gin to buy first.
Tanqueray is the classic juniper-forward London Dry, and Hendrick's is the floral one built on rose and cucumber. How to pick, and what to mix each with.
Juniper is the only real difference between gin and vodka. Here is what each actually tastes like, which one to buy, and when one clearly beats the other.
London Dry gin is a strict, juniper-forward style with no sweetness added after distilling, made anywhere in the world. Here is what it is and how it tastes.
Dry gin means no added sweetness, and London Dry is the strictest version. Learn the difference between dry, London Dry, and Old Tom gin, with bottles to try.
