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Gin's origins can be traced back to 17 th century Holland, where a Dutch physician
named Dr. Sylvius found a more potable way to administer oil of juniper, prescribed
for many illnesses, by combining juniper waters and a type of neutral spirit
known as aqua vitae . He called it genever , from the French genievre or
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English soldiers carried it home from wars on the continent, shortening its
name to gin, and beginning a gin craze that swept over much of England. English
styles of gin developed, the most popular of which, London Dry Gin, is now
made in America, and uses a wide range of botanicals besides juniper for flavoring,
including coriander, angelica root, anise, caraway, fruit peels and others. |
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Burnett's Gin, a true London Dry Gin, was
first made in England over 200 years ago
and has grown to be one of the top selling
brands in both the United Kingdom and the
United States. Produced according to the
process established in 1770 by Sir Thomas
Burnett, the Lord Mayor of London, Burnett's
distills the botanicals together with the
spirit, instead of adding flavorings to neutral
grain spirits as is the practice with many
competitors.
 
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Bourbon Making
