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Gin is a type of alcohol spirit. It is mostly known for its use in the traditional martini, where it is the primary alcoholic source and the dominate flavor.  
Gin is a type of [[Distilleries|distilled]] alcohol spirit.
[[File:Aviation-at-blueollive.JPG|thumb|Aviation Gin in soda & bottle at Blue Olive Restaurant]]
[[File:Organic-at-davisst.jpg|thumb|Organic Nation Gin bottle at Davis Street Tavern]]


It exists as one of the main categories of well drinks that are available where hard alcohol can be purchased.


Gin is distinctive from other spirits in that it contains an genre of spicy botanical flavorings and essences. The most popular being juniper berries. In this way, gin has more in common liqueurs, in that the breed and value of gin is largely attributed to the flavoring rather than simply by its distillation process.


Its most similar to vodka in that it is distilled from related ingredients, and tends to be combined with a dilution mix rather than being served alone such as whiskey. Though being similar in alcoholic content as vodka, it's strong botanical flavoring, tends to limit how it is mixed with other drinks.
It is mostly known for its use in the traditional martini, where it is the dominant flavor. It exists as one of the main categories of well drinks that are available where hard alcohol can be purchased. Like beer, the distillation process involves the extensive use of outside flavorings. The flavor mostly attributed to gin is a flavoring from the juniper berry. It is a type of pine tree, hence the woody taste.


Mix gin with anything, and it will taste most assuredly like gin. Most beverages that include gin tend to serve the purpose to more drinkable. Mostly by diluting it with citrus or soda water.


Portland is locally proud of the gins made in this town, and have a certain following for it.
==Portland Gins==
Portland is locally proud of the gins made in this town, and have a certain following for it.  


'''Oregon gins include:'''
* [http://www.integrityspirits.com/12-bridges-gin.html 12 Bridges] (Integrity Spirits)
* [http://www.integrityspirits.com/12-bridges-gin.html 12 Bridges] (Integrity Spirits)
* [http://www.aviationgin.com/ Aviation Gin] (House Spirits)
* [http://www.aviationgin.com/ Aviation] (House Spirits)
* [http://www.hrdspirits.com/brand_brokersgin.cfm Broker's London Dry Gin] (Hood River Distillery)
* [http://www.indiospirits.com/index.cfm?fa=browse.showProduct&productID=2107 Cricket] (Indio Spirits)
* [http://www.bendistillery.com/cascade-mtn-gin.html Cascade Mountain Gin] (Bendistillery)
* [http://www.mcmenamins.com/879-edgefield-distillery-spirits Penney's] (Edgefield Spirits)
* [http://www.indiospirits.com/index.cfm?fa=browse.showProduct&productID=2107 Cricket Gin] (Indio Spirits)
* [http://www.rogue.com/spirits/pink-spruce-gin.php Pink Spruce] (Rogue)
* [http://www.mcmenamins.com/879-edgefield-distillery-spirits Penney's Gin] (McMenamins)
* [http://www.ransomspirits.com/ Ransom]  (Ransom Spirits)
* [http://www.rogue.com/spirits/pink-spruce-gin.php Pink Gin] (Rogue)
* [http://www.rogue.com/spirits/rogue-spruce-gin.php Spruce] (Rogue)
* [http://www.ransomspirits.com/ Ransom Gin]  (Ransom Spirits)
* [http://www.mcmenamins.com/879-edgefield-distillery-spirits Vintner's] (Edgefield Spirits)
* [http://www.rogue.com/spirits/rogue-spruce-gin.php Spruce Gin] (Rogue)
* [http://www.mcmenamins.com/879-edgefield-distillery-spirits Vintner's Gin] McMenamins)




==Oregon Gins==
Not to be missed, are these Oregon gins.
* [http://www.hrdspirits.com/brand_brokersgin.cfm Broker's London Dry] (Hood River Distillery)
* [http://www.bendistillery.com/cascade-mtn-gin.html Cascade Mountain Gin] (Bendistillery)
* [http://organicnationspirits.com/ Organic Nation Gin] (Organic Nation)


==More Guides==
==More Guides==
* [[Distilleries]]
* [http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com/2011/02/portland-food-and-drink-guide-to-area-distilleries/ Cuisine Bonne Femme's Guide to Distilleries in Portland Oregon]
* [http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com/2011/02/portland-food-and-drink-guide-to-area-distilleries/ Cuisine Bonne Femme's Guide to Distilleries in Portland Oregon]
* [http://blindmuscat.typepad.com/tims_fine_wine_blog/2008/04/walking-drinkin.html Portland Distiller Walking Tour]
* [http://blindmuscat.typepad.com/tims_fine_wine_blog/2008/04/walking-drinkin.html Portland Distiller Walking Tour]
* [http://oregonliquorsearch.com/ Oregon Liquor Control Commission]
* [http://oregonliquorsearch.com/ Oregon Liquor Control Commission]
[[Category:Alcohol]]

Latest revision as of 22:06, 20 April 2011

Gin is a type of distilled alcohol spirit.

Aviation Gin in soda & bottle at Blue Olive Restaurant
Organic Nation Gin bottle at Davis Street Tavern


It is mostly known for its use in the traditional martini, where it is the dominant flavor. It exists as one of the main categories of well drinks that are available where hard alcohol can be purchased. Like beer, the distillation process involves the extensive use of outside flavorings. The flavor mostly attributed to gin is a flavoring from the juniper berry. It is a type of pine tree, hence the woody taste.


Portland Gins

Portland is locally proud of the gins made in this town, and have a certain following for it.


Oregon Gins

Not to be missed, are these Oregon gins.

More Guides

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