Gin

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/gin

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary flavor component?Juniper berries
2. What is the historical origin of jenever?Netherlands, 17th century
3. Why is juniper important in gin?Juniper berries give gin its main flavor, and in styles like London Dry gin, juniper must be the most noticeable taste.
4. How is gin made?Gin is made by taking a very strong neutral spirit, adding plants such as juniper, coriander, or citrus, and then distilling it again to bring out the flavors.

Botanicals: Aromatic plant materials used to impart flavor and aroma to gin, beyond juniper.
Jenever: The Dutch precursor to gin, often characterized by a maltier base spirit and juniper flavoring.
Maceration: The process of steeping botanicals in a spirit to extract their flavors before distillation.