6 Questions
What is the main flavor in gin?
Juniper berries
What is gin and how is it made?
Gin is a distilled spirit made from grain and flavored with botanicals, most notably juniper berries. It is made by adding flavors through a process called re-distillation.
What is the inventor of gin's profession?
Chemist
What is the alcohol content of gin and what proof is it bottled at?
The strength of gin ranges from 40 percent to 47 percent alcohol by volume (ABV, 80 to 94 proof), with the majority being bottled at 80 proof.
What was the original purpose of consuming gin?
To cure fever
Who is credited with inventing gin and why was it originally consumed?
Franciscus Sylvius de la Boe, a Dutch doctor and chemist, is credited with inventing gin. It was originally consumed for medical purposes due to the medicinal properties of juniper berries, which were believed to have disinfectant and fever-fighting effects.
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