Gin and the diversity of its aromas
Over the past twenty years, gin has really taken off all over the world. Furthermore, Quebec is a goldmine when it comes to the various herbs and flowers that can be harvested, and gin is the perfect spirit to showcase Quebec's terroir ingredients. In fact, there are approximately 140 different aromatics contained in Quebec gins.
The essential ingredient in making gin is juniper berries, the base of all gins. But then, how is it possible that there are so many different types of gins on the market, all equally popular? This is because gin is distinguished by the combination of atypical flavors and the blending of genres. In other words, it is the addition of aromatics, spices, and herbs to neutral alcohol and juniper berries that transforms the taste of the alcohol 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 aromatics.
The Aromatic Color Wheel created by Karyne Duplessis-Piché, available on our website, is a must-have for gin lovers interested in learning more about gin aromas. The wheel is divided into six flavor profiles based on ingredients that blend well together: fruity, citrus, floral, boreal, herbaceous, and spicy.
Additionally, this tool will allow you to better recognize aromas and flavors, allowing you to better concoct new cocktail recipes according to your preferences. Moreover, on the other side of the card are a few cocktail recipes that represent each of the cocktail profiles.
With the purchase of your color wheel comes the "Vive le gin du Québec" card, which will introduce you to numerous distilleries from across Quebec and the gin they produce. This card will surely entertain you during your vacation in Quebec.
Besides this, there are also several books on the market that can also help you identify the flavors and scents that resonate with you the most and that go well together.
We recommend checking out The Gin Handbook by Dave Broom. This book sheds light on the history of gin, the production process behind this spirit, and gives you tips on how to maximize your tasting pleasure and which blends deliver the right flavors. Finally, this handbook offers a variety of gin-based cocktail recipes that you can choose to try based on your favorite flavors and gins.
Along the same lines, The Gin Dictionary would be a great addition to your library. It contains everything you need to know about gin to help you develop your taste buds and better appreciate the gins you taste. This book will guide you through all the key factors that affect the taste of this drink.
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