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Gin Name Tag
A name tag for drinks to hang on decanters – a valuable reference when enjoying beverages, ensuring the correct product is consumed.
A Brief History of Gin
The story of gin begins in the 12th century when monks in Italy experimented with infusing alcohol with various herbs and berries to create medicinal tinctures. However, it was in the Netherlands in the 16th century that a drink called "jenever" (or "genever") gained popularity. It was distilled with juniper berries to enhance its flavor and was used as a remedy for everything from kidney problems to stomach ailments.
When English soldiers encountered jenever during wars in the Netherlands, they brought the drink back to England, where it became known as gin. In the 18th century, gin quickly gained popularity in England, becoming cheap and widely available. This led to the "Gin Craze," a period marked by extreme gin consumption and significant social issues.
To regulate consumption and improve the quality of distillation, rules were implemented, leading to the development of "London Dry Gin" in the 19th century. This style was cleaner and drier, forming the foundation for today's modern gin. Today, gin is an appreciated beverage worldwide, with a variety of styles and flavors based on juniper and other botanical ingredients.
Swedish Gin
In recent years, Swedish gin has gained recognition for its use of local ingredients and artisanal approach. Many Swedish gin producers incorporate Nordic botanicals like lingonberries, elderflower, birch leaves, sea buckthorn, and juniper from the Swedish wilderness to create unique flavor profiles.
Swedish gin is loved for its clean taste and connection to nature. It has gained popularity both nationally and internationally, particularly among those looking for something new and distinctive in the gin world.
Some of the most well-known Swedish gins include:
Hernö Gin – Based in Härnösand, Hernö Distillery is Sweden's first dedicated gin distillery. Their gin is award-winning and internationally acclaimed for its clean, floral taste. Hernö Gin uses organic juniper and local ingredients to create its various expressions.
Stockholms Bränneri – A distillery located in Södermalm, Stockholm, focusing on craftsmanship and sustainability. Their gins often have a mild and floral tone, experimenting with flavors like oak cask, citrus, and Nordic berries.
Nordic Spirits Lab – A collaborative project among distilleries from Nordic countries. Swedish ingredients like meadowsweet and lingonberries are combined with traditional gin for a Nordic twist.
Malmö Gin – This distillery offers gin with botanical flavors from Scandinavian herbs and spices, as well as variations inspired by local tastes.