"the bartender's GIN compendium" by Gaz Regan finally released

As already mentioned (in German) on the Ginologe Blog Gaz finally made it: "the bartender's GIN compendium" is out (again).

"Again", because Gaz pulled it back - yes the already printed and traded paperback! The index was somehow screwed up, but he wanted it get right...
And hey, its earlier then the announced October!

Its 354 pages for US$24 (paperback), checkout content and details here.


No news regarding the other two Gin books.

Gin for Gin-Haters, but without any Juniper at all?

Its about Vodka, just to state it in the beginning and make the point.

Square One released a new vodka with 8 organic botanicals in it and starting now to make some hype around it, but using Gin and not Vodka for their marketing...

CEO Allison Evanow explains the usage of Gin in the following way: "While we are definitely not trying to be a juniper-less gin, I do think, for example, that our taste profile will bring non-gin drinkers into the botanical fold." She also feels that this mélange will continue to satisfy botanical spirit cocktail geeks with a new flavor profile not found in gins, aquavits and genevers.

Does nobody listen if they talk about new Vodka, so they must use Gin to sell it?
Wow...

So what is Gin and is there a "juniper-less gin"?
There is a short and simple answer: In all types of gin, the predominant flavour of must be juniper.

So, please stop to confuse people with your "Gin-Talking" and call it what it is: Vodka with fancy botanicals!

Gin brands for sale?

The Drinks Business reported in their latest newsletter about rumors that major gin brands will change their owner shortly:
"...observers believe Pernod Ricard will soon announce the sale of some peripheral brands. In December, the French group agreed to sell the Gronstedts Cognac, Star Gin, Red Port and Dry Anis brands to Norway’s Arcus Gruppen... Speculation continues that Plymouth Gin will be sold to Campari, which has expressed a formal interest in the brand."