To fully appreciate a gin's complex taste, research the distillery to ensure it’s a high-quality product—this is essential before tasting any gin neat.
The ideal glass for enjoying gin neat should allow the spirit's aroma to concentrate, such as gin balloon glasses or snifters, to enhance the tasting experience.
When tasting gin neat, the pour should be approximately 2 ounces served in a low tumbler, like an old-fashioned glass, to prevent warming from your hand.
Gin, derived from the French "genièvre", began in the 17th century as a juniper berry diuretic, evolving into a sophisticated drink by the 1830s.
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