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If you pay attention in a bar or liquor store, gin and whiskey are often seen kept near each other. Both of these are popular spirits and both have their fans, from cocktails to straight drinks. But despite this, many people do not know the real difference between them. It is often believed that gin is stronger because its taste is sharp and aromatic. Whereas people consider whiskey as a soft but heavy drink. But the truth is that the strength of a spirit is not determined only by its taste. In such a situation, let us know how different gin is from whiskey and how much alcohol is present in it.
What is gin and why does it taste so different?
The biggest identity of gin is its botanical flavor. The main flavor of gin comes from the juniper berry. It is a type of berry that gives gin a fresh pine tree-like aroma. First of all, a neutral grain spirit is prepared, then during distillation, different botanicals are added to it, such as juniper berry, coriander, lemon or orange peel, cardamom, cinnamon, fennel etc. During distillation, alcohol steam passes through these botanicals and absorbs their taste and aroma. For this reason, gin tastes very fresh, herbal and aromatic.
What is whiskey and what does it taste like?
The base of whiskey is grains, such as barley, corn, wheat, rye, but what makes whiskey special is its long aging in wooden barrels. There are several steps in the process of making whiskey. The grains are soaked and ground and then fermented. After this distillation is done. Its most important stage, it is aged for years in oak wooden barrels. Due to spending time with wood, whiskey acquires flavors like oak, vanilla, caramel, light smoke and its color also becomes darker.
How is gin different from whiskey?
Gin and whiskey are both liquors, but there is a big difference in their method of preparation, taste and aroma. Juniper berries and other herbs are added to the neutral spirit made from gin grains and then re-distilled. Whiskey is made from grains such as barley, corn or wheat and is aged in wooden barrels for years. Gin is light, fresh, herbal and has citrusy aromas. The whiskey is dark, warming, woodsy, caramel and sometimes smoky. Gin is mostly bottled immediately without ageing. Whiskey is kept in barrels for at least 3 years or more. Gin is preferred with tonic water, ice and fruits. Whiskey is drunk straight, with water or ice.
how much alcohol is in it
Generally both gin and whiskey contain about 40 percent alcohol. Gin is not very strong, its taste just seems stronger. The gin has a strong aroma of juniper berries and herbs. For this reason its taste feels strong, but the alcohol is not much. Certain brands or varieties may contain more or less alcohol. But it depends on the brand, not the category. Generally, the alcohol in gin and whiskey is almost equal.
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