How to Taste Gin for Mixology
The Whiskey Hotline is back with our friend Jake and gin expert Danny Shapiro, founder of Chicago gin bar Scofflaw, to taste gin, with our tongue map in mind, to build better cocktails. We'll take what we've learned through our series on botanically infused and aromatized wines to guide you on your mixology journey.
DRINK ALONG: Hayman's London Dry Gin | Hayman's Old Tom Gin | Hayman's Royal Dock Navy Strength Gin | FEW Spirits Bourbon Barrel Aged Gin | Chicago Distilling Finn's Gin | Roku Gin by Suntory | Gamle Ode Dill Aquavit
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