Cradled between the Alps and Munich, there’s a picturesque lake Schliersee. Around it, lavish forests burst with botanicals and herbs. A distillery that has been making various Spirits since 1929 ventured into Vodka in 2012 and Gin in 2014. Brennmeister Tobias Maier found an old recipe and created Bavarka Gin, using ten local botanicals. Since the base Spirit is Vodka, this Gin is proudly potato-powered.
Although this curious Spirit contains hops, fennel seeds and other nifty plants, it’s very citrus-forward with lovely waves of juniper and pine. This bottle from the heart of Germany is perfect for Alpine winters as its herbal character and citrus freshness bring warmness and a memory of summer. Which doesn’t mean you can’t drink this by a pool with Tonic and a fancy tiny umbrella.
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Appearance / Color
Clear
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Juniper-forward nose with floral nuances and citrus notes
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Strong flavors of juniper and citrus on the palate with a slightly floral undertone.
Finish
Playful finish alternating between slight bitterness and sweetness.
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What does Bavarka Gin taste like?
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How much Tonic is in a Gin & Tonic? The ideal proportions for a perfect Gin & Tonic is one part Gin and two parts Tonic.
Few Gin distillers make their own alcohol. Gin usually starts with neutral Spirit: A commodity that distillers buy in bulk. It’s what the distiller does with this commodity in the flavor-infusing process that makes each Gin different.
As with many other Spirits, Gin was originally intended to be used as a medicine—to battle malaria.
Hardcore Gin lovers say the word Martini should never be preceded by Vodka, lobster, or pomegranate. They say the original and the only real Martini consists of Gin, Vermouth & olives, period!
While juniper-heavy Gin is perfect for your daily G&T, it is also complemented extremely well by tea flavours such as Earl Grey. Try steeping Earl Grey tea bags in Gin for an hour before mixing it with lemon juice and soda for a refreshing tipple. This one gets you additional kudos, so let’s keep it between us.
It’s a common myth that Gin is a tear-jerker. Of course, drinking too much of it will make you feel awful the next day, but that’s the same with any alcohol.
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How much Tonic is in a Gin & Tonic? The ideal proportions for a perfect Gin & Tonic is one part Gin and two parts Tonic.
Few Gin distillers make their own alcohol. Gin usually starts with neutral Spirit: A commodity that distillers buy in bulk. It’s what the distiller does with this commodity in the flavor-infusing process that makes each Gin different.
As with many other Spirits, Gin was originally intended to be used as a medicine—to battle malaria.
Hardcore Gin lovers say the word Martini should never be preceded by Vodka, lobster, or pomegranate. They say the original and the only real Martini consists of Gin, Vermouth & olives, period!
While juniper-heavy Gin is perfect for your daily G&T, it is also complemented extremely well by tea flavours such as Earl Grey. Try steeping Earl Grey tea bags in Gin for an hour before mixing it with lemon juice and soda for a refreshing tipple. This one gets you additional kudos, so let’s keep it between us.
It’s a common myth that Gin is a tear-jerker. Of course, drinking too much of it will make you feel awful the next day, but that’s the same with any alcohol.