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Does Gin belong to Whisky Is Gin a Whisky

1, Gin is not whisky.

2, there is a difference between the two methods of making and ingredients. Gin needs to be distilled twice, while whisky does not. Gin requires the use of juniper berries in its raw materials, while whisky does not require the use of juniper berries

3. Gin is known by many names: Hong Kong and Guangdong are known as "felt wine"; Taipei is known as "gin", which is also known as "gin" because of its special flavor of juniper berries. Gin was first produced in Holland and became famous after mass production in England, and is the world's first major category of spirits.

4. Gin has a fragrant and attractive aroma, colorless and transparent liquid, fresh and refreshing taste, and is most suitable for mixed drinks. Gin in the plant extracts (herbs, spices, etc.) fragrant and attractive, full of flavor, is the production of cocktails, many classic cocktails are derived from gin, it can be said that gin is the production of cocktails only indispensable spirits (compared to other spirits). Gin is also the most used spirit in cocktails and is known as the heart of the cocktail. Gin is the main source of flavor for all gins, and in addition to this, distilleries add other spices, as few as three or four, or as many as dozens.