Everything you need to know about Gin

Everything you need to know about Gin | How to Drink

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What is Gin? Where does it come from? Most importantly: What do ALL the gins taste like? Come with me and find out!
In this episode of How to Drink I'm exploring and explaining gin: what it is, how it's made, what it tastes like, and how to use it. This isn't going to be an exhaustive history of the development of gin, others will cover that better, instead I look quickly at it's origins but dive right into the important and practical stuff: what style of gin are currently available and what they taste like. I'll be looking at Genever, Old Tom, London Dry Plymouth, Pink and Sloe Gins.
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@howtodrink 4 жыл бұрын

Put a coin in the cats mouth and drink from the lead tube guvna: Barfly Mixology Gear (Affiliate): amzn.to/2nCGQGb Twitch: bit.ly/2VsOi3d twitter: bit.ly/H2DTwit instagram: bit.ly/H2dIG Blog: bit.ly/H2DBlog Patreon: bit.ly/H2DPatreo

@michelguevara151 4 жыл бұрын

'mother's ruin'

@jacobdonovan8459 4 жыл бұрын

How do you feel about Bombay Gin Sapphire??

@stirlingstewart 4 жыл бұрын

Pimm's cup is the cocktail; Pimm's No. 1 is the spirit

@lukahovanec4192 4 жыл бұрын

I think you should google "klekovaca" if you are interested in gin like or juniper flavored spirits.

@kiltymacbagpipe 4 жыл бұрын

“They’ve brought forth juniper berries!”

@Adamscommabrett 4 жыл бұрын

I once sold a Bee's Knees to a guest that "hated gin" by saying it was made with honey, lemon, and a botanically infused vodka. They loved it.

@aenarionthepretender7010 4 жыл бұрын

Well ofc if you mix it in with other stuff like that he won't notice.

@tijmen131 4 жыл бұрын

@@aenarionthepretender7010 a cocktail balances all the different flavors spirits have into one unique taste

@NieroshaiTheSable 4 жыл бұрын

I just find the taste of juniper repulsive. Anything that fixes the taste is fine by me. I'm also mildly allergic to juniper, but it's not like the amount that winds up in a cocktail actually hurts me.

@briandawkins2098 4 жыл бұрын

Don't think that's something Dennis would appreciate.

@Ex0rz 4 жыл бұрын

@@NieroshaiTheSable Well its mostly just cheap gins that contain ton of juniper and not much else... Premium gins contain all sorts of herbs & flowers etc.

@toxicraccoon9197 4 жыл бұрын

"Vodka is essentially unfinished gin" Those are strong words for someone in советская ракета range.

@63ch31 4 жыл бұрын

*Убил Американски шпион*

@MFinGonzo 4 жыл бұрын

Cyka blyat

@Hakabas01 4 жыл бұрын

ToxicRaccoon hahaha dont shoot him

@emptybucket1988 4 жыл бұрын

From Mother Russia

@geduxgedux 4 жыл бұрын

Actually made me giggle nice one

@robbiecarter9241 4 жыл бұрын

“I wonder if Greg is still making that vodka with JUNIPER berries mixed in.”

@VictorDude98 4 жыл бұрын

The the mead they reference for sale is actually a drink we sell here in Sweden at christmas time and easter time, just a fun fact

@punishedspaggers168 4 жыл бұрын

@@VictorDude98 what it made of if i may ask. Im trying new stuff.

@alexanderdemharter3366 4 жыл бұрын

forget the list he goes to the block..

@HPsawus 4 жыл бұрын

salvador hernandez juniper berries I think just a guess

@caveshlin 3 жыл бұрын

I brought vodka to a gin party. They asked me: "what do you want, milkdrinker?"

@43teji 3 жыл бұрын

He is the first man in the world, who answered the topic in 5 sec. GIN IS FLAVOURED VODKA. And I'm still watching his video......WOW

@rofln00b 4 жыл бұрын

One thing you missed in the history of gin is the phrase "navy strength" which is still used in the rare case that someone decides to make a gin strong enough. The origin of the term comes from the British Navy, who after the Napoleonic wars switched from giving their sailors a pint of beer per day (takes up a lot of room and spoils quickly) to an eighth pint (or a half gill) of spirits (takes of an eighth of the room and holds up longer). This was most commonly rum, but gin was also often used. Sometimes the distilleries would get greedy and start diluting their spirits more in order to get a bigger batch and thus increase profits thinking the navy'd have a hard time determining the exact ABV of the gin while on board their, but the British Navy were onto this. What they found was that black powder, which was plentiful on warships, would still ignite when soaked in a spirit with an alcohol content of 57% or more, but any less than that and the powder would no longer light up. So the Navy simply started to enforce a 57% minimum alcohol content on everything they bought, and thus the term "navy strength" was coined! Portsmouth Historical Dockyard sells an absolutely magnificent navy strength gin, made right there in their own distillery. It was so damn fine I ended up sipping basically the whole bottle neat (not in one go) instead of using it in drinks!

@augustpriest6945 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting set of facts, thanks for taking the time

@TAKaminski1 4 жыл бұрын

I mentioned it in a different post but Helsinki Distillery’s Sailors gin is fantastic, 50 or 60% abv, can’t remember which.

@ShaneWalta 4 жыл бұрын

I'd heard the term "Navy strength" before, but had never gotten around to looking up why it was called that. Thanks for the info!

@siegbert_schnoesel 4 жыл бұрын

In an Interview with Plymouth someone states they started the Name "navy strength" in the 90s and other Brands just followed them. Its just about the Name though, they also tell the same origin story about why they upped the proof for sailors.

@oliverjamesspicer 4 жыл бұрын

Gin for officers as well wasn't it?

@calthestrider 4 жыл бұрын

Everything you need to know about bitters! Since there's been an explosion of different bitters a understanding for the essential s and your favourite wildcards

@boofmcgoof1534 4 жыл бұрын

Yes,I second this idea We need to know the bitter truth about bitters.

@lightbox617 4 жыл бұрын

The Old Tom, "put a coin in the cats mouth" is absolutely true. The gin craze was memorialized by Thomas Hogarth, artist and social reformer, in etchings in the late 1700's. My grandparents house in upstate NY, was surrounded by Juniper bushes. I used to pick a berry, crush it between my fingers and relish the scent. That left me with a sometimes regrettable affection for gin.

@okaythisisepic6196 3 жыл бұрын

You mean William Hogarth. There's a statue of him near where I went to school. He lived in the area. His house is now a museum dedicated to him.

@mydogeatspuke 2 жыл бұрын

There's no way to actually know if it's true unless you were there. People making pretty pictures isn't evidence of an event occurring.

@Turial55 3 жыл бұрын

I work at a distillery, and often times have to give tours. The other tour guides usually give the history and process of our particular distillery but I've found Greg's videos to be extremely helpful in explaining the history of spirits, which really helps me give the tourists a great experience. Thanks bro 👍

@dreamingwolf8382 4 жыл бұрын

Watching Greggs’ self-realized epistemological descent into madness is the most relatable thing I’ve ever seen.

@lightbox617 4 жыл бұрын

Gin is the root of all epistemology

@Showtroupt2022 3 жыл бұрын

Yea shut up...it’s really not

@one_blue_rose2161 3 жыл бұрын

@@Showtroupt2022 who shat on your day to make u act so rude😂

@Showtroupt2022 3 жыл бұрын

one_blue_rose I’ve had the best dam day also that was like 5 days ago so your just commenting to comment?

@one_blue_rose2161 3 жыл бұрын

@@Showtroupt2022 ....yeah? That's the point? I cant tell if that's a jab or just like a actual question

@schaddalton 4 жыл бұрын

TIL: I love vodka. So long as it is gin-flavored.

@user-jz3mn6bx6b 4 жыл бұрын

Schad Dalton exactly

@VanLupen 3 жыл бұрын

600th like! 😁 He is somewhat incorrect on saying Gin is flavored vodka, because that’s not just what it is.

@CobaltContrast 2 жыл бұрын

I saw this at the Lavarstoke distillery for the Bombay Sapphire. They have two huge stills that are about 3 stories tall.

@Schampu4000 Жыл бұрын

Well I love gin! As long as it's 'unfinished'.

@EnRandomSten 4 жыл бұрын

"who knows what we don't know" -Slightly tipsy Greg

@user-yq7wr6zd1b 3 жыл бұрын

you now have 69 likes. have a good day.

@garyhallgren 3 жыл бұрын

Ages ago, a barfly interrupted with an exception to my gin and tonic specifications, saying they all taste the same. The bartender kindly provided 5 different shots of his supply and I...blindfolded... was to pick my favorite from the samples. I picked my fave and correctly identified the other 5. Mr. Barfly, who turned out to manage the bareboat charter outfit next to the bar was so impressed he provided a 42' ketch and captain for a weekend of cruising there in the BVI. Thank you, gins.

@destroya21 4 жыл бұрын

Greg with disdain all over his face: "it smells like fish, it smells like fish" Also greg: "let's put it in my mouth" A damn hero. Not brave, but a hero.

@JC-fj7oo 4 жыл бұрын

It's not the first thing that smells like fish I've put in my mouth.

@comradeelmo5739 4 жыл бұрын

Jeremy C a fish barrel?

@Rohnon 4 жыл бұрын

@@JC-fj7oo I mean I eat fish quite frequently, so yeah that's that!

@emanonymous 4 жыл бұрын

perfect for a corpse reviver

@Shatnerpossum 4 жыл бұрын

Well somebody's not a member of the Muff Diver Union

@dreamingwolf8382 4 жыл бұрын

“Leave no bridge unburned, I guess...” needs to be on a tee shirt in your shop!

@zachariahkindle8926 4 жыл бұрын

We'll burn that bridge when we get to it!

@nickporter9264 4 жыл бұрын

“Vodka is unfinished gin” As a gin drinker, I’m definitely going to start saying that line when asked about vodka.

@ptravers9077 Жыл бұрын

Hey I also am a big gin fan... any suggestions on good gins we can get stat side.. I am always looking to try a good gin

@nickporter9264 Жыл бұрын

@@ptravers9077 I'm a big fan of anything Tanqueray or Bombay. The Bombay Bramble is my go to for summer cocktails.

@ptravers9077 Жыл бұрын

@@nickporter9264 I am not a fan of those two brand but am intrigued by the bramble and will most definitely try it on your recommendation. I do love a new drink and maybe this will make it so I put it in my personal bar to drink. Hers to you .. also if you do like gin please try (McQueen and the violet fog) ... its affordable and very smooth with extra botanicals including lavender.

@nickporter9264 Жыл бұрын

@@ptravers9077 I will definitely try those out. The bramble goes quite well in a Tom Collins.

@ptravers9077 Жыл бұрын

@@nickporter9264 now that sounds good a sparkling berry lemon cocktail 👍

@evilgrandmaofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Jenever is literally juniper in Dutch, that’s where the name comes from. And gin is the English pronunciation of the first three letters for ease if I recall correctly. Another fascinating part of gin’s history is “Dutch Courage”, where Dutch soldiers would drink gin to take the edge off the nerves before battle. Pretty neat!

@graey2 2 жыл бұрын

Jenever in old Dutch was also genever, and jenever (juniper in Dutch) is called genevre or genièvre in French. That Dutch j or French g-sound got anglicised and the word was shortened when it crossed the water to England because that second half isn’t feasible: it sounds way too foreign and is especially hard when drunk.

@bigbro88 Жыл бұрын

Someone that knows !!! ❤

@sodaaddict2225 4 жыл бұрын

"Man suffers existential crisis over Juniper-flavored Vodka"

@Crowen55 4 жыл бұрын

“Gin is flavored vodka.” How DARE you say something so hurtful but so true.

@WhyDoBabiesStareAtMe 4 жыл бұрын

How could he say something so controversial, yet so brave?

@VANZ1111 4 жыл бұрын

I call it spicy vodka.

@billyhughes9776 4 жыл бұрын

@@VANZ1111 I call it tasty vodka.

@destroya21 4 жыл бұрын

Physically clutched my chest at the truth I'd already known

@tienshinhan3917 4 жыл бұрын

But isn't vodka traditionally made from potatoes? Or was that just a meme?

@Thin447Line 4 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on "what is tequila?" And can you explain the difference between tequila and mezcal and why you would use one or the other in certain drinks? Thank you.

@greulich9635 2 жыл бұрын

Tequila is distilled agave juice that has been fermented before to produce alcohol.

@nilofelicio6228 2 жыл бұрын

I love how the gin is flavored vodka talk works both ways. I had one drink in my menu that had a very citrus gin in it, and my guest said they hated vodka but loved gin. I just sub the gin for vodka and made the exact same drink. Dude loved it. Then I explained what gin was. Some other time, I had the opposite guest, hated gin but loved vodka. We had a cocktail with lemon and lime infused vodka. He asked me to do something different for him. Just subbed the vodka for some citrus gin and the guys asked for three more of that. When I told it had gin, it seemed like he had seen the face of God. People hate whatever they used to drink a bunch when younger (usually shitty liquor with shitty mixers) and carry it for life.

@adammkoss 4 жыл бұрын

Also: - Navy Strength or "Navy Gin" = high proof/abv, around 57%. - Barrel-rested or barrel-aged gin (e.g. Watershed Bourbon Barrel Gin) makes for some killer G&T with a hint of bourbon/oak rounding off the bitter edges. Yum!

@MrChickennugget360 2 жыл бұрын

Pink Navy Gin- Rested in Herring Barrels.

@AnimeReference 2 жыл бұрын

IMO aged gin is specifically for sipping neat.

@hello.mynameisconnor9225 4 жыл бұрын

so the most common story the dutch believe on gin is that when the brits and the dutch fought it out in ye' olden days the dutch sailors were given a big ol' swig of 'jenever' and the brits found it so remarkable that the dutch sailors seemed to be much more motivated to do stuff. So they did their best on trying to recreate that juniper berry distilled 'morale booster' for their own men.

@rolebo1 4 жыл бұрын

and thus the saying "dutch courage"

@hardcoremoth6118 4 жыл бұрын

Connor!!!

@bjornsan 4 жыл бұрын

The story I've heard is that jenever was very popular with the brits. So popular that the government put high taxes on it so the people tried to make their own jenever and that became gin.

@tokkiemetuitkering8030 4 жыл бұрын

Björn-Erik Borg that could also be true because Dutch traders weren’t allowed to trade in English ports during the 17th century

@CanadaFTW95 4 жыл бұрын

I really love gin myself so I am very happy you made a video about it, I have learned a lot about its history and different categories that I wasn't really aware of! Right now in Quebec there are a lot of micro distilleries coming out with their unique twist on gins and I am absolutely loving it, there are a lot of unique quality products on our market and it's really feeding my alcoholi... creativity

@ChrisWCorp 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this episode as I start to get into gin more and more. Very interesting information and it's always wonderful to learn more about the things you love.

@Kaotiqua 4 жыл бұрын

As a long-time gin lover, Scottish gins changed my world. McQueen's Sweet Citrus gin, when I can get my hands on it, Hendricks any other time. As a recent convert to Scottish gins, I'm looking forward to expanding my palette, and experiencing more of these fantastic creations!

@AlasdairGR 4 жыл бұрын

Kaotiqua I personally enjoy Plymouth the most, but Hendrick’s is a close second.

@Bergbergen 4 жыл бұрын

Try a Roku Gin with fentimans yuzu tonic

@Slider1207 4 жыл бұрын

Hendricks is life. Hendricks is love.

@TheRozzaB 4 жыл бұрын

You should try Eden Mill gin too. It's a decent one brewed very close to my home.

@katkendall1554 2 жыл бұрын

@@Bergbergen Roku has been a game changer! So insanely good

@MrT9822 4 жыл бұрын

My Cousin Vinny is such an underrated flick!😍💯

@tiffanyashby1793 4 жыл бұрын

Yass

@mtg1022 4 жыл бұрын

I love this channel so much I discovered it yesterday and I been binge watching this channel non stop

@hellborn2012 4 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah. I asked for this a few times. So glad you did it. I've been exploring gins since I turned 21 and it's infinitely fascinating

@RonnieLunn84 3 жыл бұрын

My home of Nova Scotia, Canada has a growing gin market. I recently picked up a seasonal bottle of rhubarb gin, a wild fruit that grows like crazy in our province. Has that pinkish hue, and hits with a mouthful of tart fruitiness. It’s from Barelling Tide Distillery, and while their rums are not great, their gins are great.

@richarda.d.9745 4 жыл бұрын

YES! Thank You!!! I've been saying this since vodka started making flavors like Bubble Gum. Vodka is a neutral distilled spirit. Flavored Vodka became popularized in the mid-80's. But LONG before that, Gin was created by flavoring a neutral distilled spirit w/ various herbs & traditionally Juniper Berry. Since it was the first to do so, it basically created its own category.

@inyourcup831 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! I have learned a lot from you and your videos. These history videos are really fun so please keep them coming!

@craiglitchfield791 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant episode, nice mix and progression. Thanks

@sweetlorikeet 2 жыл бұрын

The first gin I ever tried was some kind of knock-off version of Bombay Sapphire. The carrot flavour in that stuff completely overwhelmed me and all my friends thought I was crazy until I pointed out that carrots were in the list of botanicals on the side of the bottle. For years after that I assumed that all gins were 'that weird CARROT spirit' and was extremely confused by the concept of basically all gin cocktails. Luckily I have since learned better and am ready to sample some of the very fun and creative micro-brewery gins that are popping up in my country at the moment.

@iantoo3503 3 жыл бұрын

Had to watch as I've spent the last couple of weeks experimenting with wild foods, including sloes. Sloes are very astringent, they put lemons to shame and so you only try them off the bush once - and you remember it. I made some jelly, which is sweet, fragrant and dry like wine. I have some home made sloe gin aging in the cupboard.

@TV2016Channel 4 жыл бұрын

I love your factual rambling about...about stuff. It's great

@maverickray9127 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg for the great video. I learned a lot keep the videos like this coming.

@bringing.mae.flowers 4 жыл бұрын

Gin, or as my friend calls it "pine needle flavored vodka". I still love it.

@BadRongo 4 жыл бұрын

I'm just waiting for an episode to be sponsored by Raid: Shadow Legends

@RichardCranium321 4 жыл бұрын

Oh it's coming.... he did start a gaming channel. Unfortunately it even took over classic cocktail culture.... skynet has arrived, it just has a different look 😅

@McCullyClassic 4 жыл бұрын

You are the advertisement

@ShaneWalta 4 жыл бұрын

I'd like to think that he's above that

@RichardCranium321 4 жыл бұрын

@@ShaneWalta he started a gaming channel...... 😮

@ShaneWalta 4 жыл бұрын

@@RichardCranium321 I don't think there's a contract with KZfaq where every gaming channel has to sell out to that "game"

@Broadpaw_Fox 4 жыл бұрын

At 4:00 - this is the first sponsor promo that I'm actually going to use...of any KZfaq video I've ever watched. This is something I didn't know existed, or that I wanted. :) Thanks!

@boozeontherocks 4 жыл бұрын

Greg, Your What are videos are great. They have great information and you give me ideas.

@ChrisHaHaHaHa 4 жыл бұрын

Nearly correct. Jenever is indeed a predecessor to gin. The key difference is the malt wine that is used in making jenever. Back then the Brittish couldn't replicate the malt wine used in making jenever and decided to just make jenever without malt wine. This spirit then became gin. The malt wine is also why jenever pairs so well with beer. The Dutch version of a boilermaker is beer with a jenever next to it. Also the second e in jenever is pronounced the same way as the first a in haystack. Fun fact. Like champagne and cognac, jenever has a "regional appellation" so as of 2007 jenever can only be made in the Netherlands, Belgium and some parts of France and Germany.

@Paul-ke2hg 3 жыл бұрын

@Werewolf O. London, Esq. No it doesn't really. Haha! It goes well with cloudy apple juice!

@Matthijsklaassen 3 жыл бұрын

@@Paul-ke2hg Which is a very popar drink amongst dutch students (because it is cheap af). It's called a Japie (Ya-pee, first syllable emphasized. Sounds less gross that way, haha)

@Paul-ke2hg 3 жыл бұрын

@@Matthijsklaassen haha, dat weet ik maar al te goed Matthijs

@RustyBumbleBee 3 жыл бұрын

And shots of pure young jenever is still drank a lot bij 50+ year old man in the Netherlands. Old jenever has way more flavor and is a kind to whisky.

@chychywoohoo 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing you said contradicts him

@dreamingwolf8382 4 жыл бұрын

The Gin being presented with the ‘fog’ of dry ice makes them look like a ‘90s rock band about to perform...

@coleglaser5991 4 жыл бұрын

The Gin Blossoms

@will5430 4 жыл бұрын

I have been waiting for this one

@msseasailor5731 3 жыл бұрын

Love your precise expressions on taste!

@bryandambra6713 4 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for this video, there's not as much content for gin for gin on youtube compared to whiskey or other spirits.

@LeatherDaddy97 4 жыл бұрын

Not a gin fan, but im always open to learning about spirits. Btw you dont have to pour that much in the glencairn, it will still do its thing. You can do tiny pours.

@DaveTex2375 4 жыл бұрын

But methinks the point is he likes large sips.

@MATTA74 4 жыл бұрын

Blasphemy , let the man enjoy his gin.

@LeatherDaddy97 4 жыл бұрын

@@MATTA74 he said he didnt want the big pours

@zombiegone2073 Жыл бұрын

Tolerance is probably a factor, he not only makes drinks professionally but drinks them professionally too. Doing it for a living definitely ups a tolerance, especially doing it for as long as he has

@neighbortim 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this video. As a relative newcomer to your channel this led me to watch a couple of your “tasting” videos - all very enjoyable. I’ve come away with quite a shopping list!

@theoldcoatl.g.fitzgerald7130 4 жыл бұрын

One of your best episodes, Greg. And one of your funniest

@aerodaan 4 жыл бұрын

4:14 the Dutch pronunciation for Genever is like "yun-aiver" with the emphasis on "yun".

@matthewdeboer2694 4 жыл бұрын

Lol I noticed how he mispronounced it aswell

@Vinc90 4 жыл бұрын

The way the music comes back in at the end of the fish nightmare is total release. Pay your editor well, Greg!

@mikem4432 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent content. Very informative. Thanks,.

@alli1docious 4 жыл бұрын

I love these videos! they are informative and it is useful info as a bartender and a gin lover

@jmcreynolds84 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to see you do the Martinis from Kingsman 1 and 2

@Arg3ntis 4 жыл бұрын

Tasting different vermouths would be amazing. One episode each for sweet and dry, to get an idea of the different propriety blends

@elemaioh 4 жыл бұрын

Paused at 0:02. You're... at least 3 videos in, maybe as many as five. I love it.

@jslobo3040 4 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this one!

@guessingguy7865 4 жыл бұрын

"It smells like fish." [jazz music stops]

@jamesriley2059 4 жыл бұрын

I would have liked to hear your breakdown of Hendrick’s Gin, but enjoyed your selection and info.

@durelltrago62 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks. Enjoyed very much. Answered many questions. Recommend watching and subscribing.

@ICESCULPCHA 4 жыл бұрын

These videos are top quality!

@dreamingwolf8382 4 жыл бұрын

‘Let’s put it in my mouth’ is also a strong contender for a March tag-line! 😂🤣😅

@arnaudmenard5114 4 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: some old English gins are made using turnip. In the same way Russian vodka is made from potato, and American moonshine is made from corn.

@TheUnholyPosole 4 жыл бұрын

...god damn sugars in everything.

@scottbruckner4653 4 жыл бұрын

"If you have vegitable you gave alcohol."

@bionmccool 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheUnholyPosole i mean, spirit is a distilled result of sugar fermentation...

@russcattell955i 4 жыл бұрын

I was raised in Plymouth often on the gin. As such it tastes quite different to London. The Blackfriers distillery remains in the old port (Barbican) for the very reason of supplying the Royal Navy, back in the old days. You can visit the distillery & make your own blend. How cool is that !

@venturefanatic9262 2 жыл бұрын

You've open my eyes to all the new Gins I must partake.

@AmeshaSpentaArmaiti 4 жыл бұрын

"I know that I know nothing" -Some dude, probably a smart one, at some point in time

@chestbumphero 4 жыл бұрын

His name was Socrates

@AmeshaSpentaArmaiti 4 жыл бұрын

@@chestbumphero I'm pretty sure it was actually Plato playing up how humble Socrates was, which is relevant because Plato is well known for exaggerating how "ascended" Socrates was. Apology and Crito were fascinating reads, Though. They kind of changed my view on philosophy.

@judywright4241 2 жыл бұрын

Also Scrooge dancing around after surviving the spirits giving him another chance, ‘I never did know anything!’

@roidh1525 4 жыл бұрын

Now to further explore gin you have to do an episode on Gin and Tonics and try out different pairings between the gins and tonics. Also I know this isn't a full gin category, but recently I've been coming across a number of cask aged gins which really ends up hitting this nice balance between gin and whisky.

@grantzolldan 2 жыл бұрын

I work in a British pub in the US and we have about 25 gins, all paired appropriately with some fever tree tonic. I think my personal favorite so far is Hendricks with the cucumber tonic.

@steveoneill955 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos: the stories, the history, the advice, the bad jokes... all good. Could you give us a song list of the music? Is that Ellington at the beginning? Love it!

@katherinehenry1480 4 жыл бұрын

Great episode!

@ViktoriousDead 4 жыл бұрын

"I hope to God it's true." Don't we all brother. Don't we All

@rebelfriend47 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t drink, but I live learning how to make cocktails! I love the interest and passion you have with alcohol

@jgutierrez8024 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, loved the educational and history facts. I've been drinking lately Boodles and Malfy both are different yet unique in there own case. Thanks again for putting out great stuff.

@kush1242 4 жыл бұрын

you know why I like your channel?? you talk alot about stories that you dont really know but it makes sense sir ...thank you

@LPdedicated 4 жыл бұрын

Simple: Gin is a substance that makes me think I can dance. Spoiler: I cannot dance.

@iHawke 4 жыл бұрын

you can dance if you want to, you can leave your friends behind because your friends dont dance and if they don't dance they're no friends of mine

@timturn 4 жыл бұрын

Gin is more of a fighting drink for me and I cant fight

@John-X 4 жыл бұрын

I wanted to try Gin for so long. I had never tried it before and after watching Ryan Reynolds advertise his, I went out and got a cheap one. I got Gordon's. I hated it. It tasted like licorice, and I hate licorice :/

@somebody8943 4 жыл бұрын

@@John-X I hate licorice as well, but haven't tasted gin yet that tastes like it.

@tysej4 4 жыл бұрын

@@iHawke People noticed, you can tell from the thumbs ups... But like allow me to congratulate you on excellent use of Iconic culture.

@etc1495 4 жыл бұрын

Gin isn't my favorite to drink, but its amazing in sauces. Love your channel! Bring back the DnD

@lukepoplawski3230 4 жыл бұрын

Elliot Cantu did you say, DnD?

@etc1495 4 жыл бұрын

@@lukepoplawski3230 Roll INITIATIVE!!

@thedoomofred5174 4 жыл бұрын

Luke Poplawski, to be technical, it was typed

@lukepoplawski3230 4 жыл бұрын

Elliot Cantu No, seriously, this guy did DnD content?

@etc1495 4 жыл бұрын

@@lukepoplawski3230 he streamed a play session on his twitch channel a couple months back

@Subarashii_Nem 3 жыл бұрын

Being from Plymouth myself, seeing Plymouth Gin is other peoples collection of drinks is always nice! Plus I used to love the stuff when I could drink! If I'm ever able to drink again, you can bet I'm gonna be grabbing a bottle because I really miss it! x(

@BR4IN1N4J4R 8 ай бұрын

Got one today for my birthday, and I'll say Roku Gun is delightful. Very sharp citrus notes, and a subtle peppery tatse

@Sleipnirseight 4 жыл бұрын

Fascinating! I always assumed gin was made from juniper, not just flavored with it! Another fun fact, gin is the only alcohol I've blacked out on. Once with Bombay Sapphire, once with a bottle of Burnett's I found in a bush :D oh to be 20-something again.....

@matusfekete6503 2 жыл бұрын

Common mistake, from juniper is (should be) made our national drink called Borovička (e.g. juniper spirit). But do not worry, even I was confused... before starting to drink semi-regularly.

@undertaker666dead 4 жыл бұрын

Empress 1908 Gin is my all time favourite gin.

@mikeryan5704 4 жыл бұрын

Love the deeper dives into the various spirits.

@heinthijssen3965 4 жыл бұрын

Love your vids, keep it up. Greeting from the Nedtherlands

@droogiesouls8635 4 жыл бұрын

If anything, please try out Napue Gin by Kyrö Distillery, it is magnificent! World class gin for several years now.

@bighara 4 жыл бұрын

Suggestion: Next "Everything you need to know about" = Moonshine. Check out Spivak's book "Moonshine Nation" for ideas.

@AnthonyDuran 4 жыл бұрын

YES PLEASE!

@TinPrince 4 жыл бұрын

I'd like a sake one tbh, feel like there's a lot of interesting history to talk about. Guess depends how comfortable Greg is with talking about it

@rebeccajones6345 4 жыл бұрын

Yessss, I was just thinking that!

@henrycolestage4249 3 жыл бұрын

"I'm sorry, have you met Howard?!" Forrest Bondurant, from the film 'Lawless' ;-)

@LMvdB02 2 жыл бұрын

HMMMMM METHANOL

@JorgeRodriguez_ok 4 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Was waiting for my number one KZfaq crush to do a vid on my number three favorite spirit!!

@PacRimElectric 4 жыл бұрын

I have been sober for 6 years now but when I did dabble with the nono juice Gin was at the top of the list along with beeru. Great video and very informative you offically have a new subscriber

@RichardCranium321 4 жыл бұрын

"Smells like fish- & not good fish, let's put it in my mouth" ... must've been a true ladies' man in your prime 😅

@nicholaspachis3186 4 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha

@RichardCranium321 4 жыл бұрын

@@nicholaspachis3186 I almost didn't wanna post it bc I know he's married, but I laughed so hard when he read ingredients & said "I think I'm gonna enjoy this..... whoah, it smells like fish!" All I could think was "man, have I been there before!" 🤣

@LolaFulana305 4 жыл бұрын

🤣

@borisvdb 4 жыл бұрын

Hope he notices this comment hahaha

@RichardCranium321 4 жыл бұрын

@@borisvdb oh, he reads them... he's replied a few times to my jokes when not too inappropriate 😊

@THEJaManes 4 жыл бұрын

Drinking game: Shot everytime Greg says "Gin"

@fartsneed9464 4 жыл бұрын

*crash, muffled thud*

@casterknot5094 4 жыл бұрын

you still alive?

@coolsushi6624 4 жыл бұрын

This is my ghost thanking you for killing me before the Coronavirus did

@Lanka0Kera 4 жыл бұрын

Careful there, you want to kil people D:

@nightcaste 4 жыл бұрын

@@coolsushi6624 That much alcohol would kill most kinds of virus.

@GinJoe17 3 жыл бұрын

Great information here so much to go over thank you

@Ironwolf77 4 жыл бұрын

Well that was fun! I have recently found out that I like Gin quite a lot. So I have been slowly exploring that. Usually I am more of a whisk(e)y guy. But Gin really is quite nice, I happen to adore the juniper berry notes in a lot of them.

@Camperlife4ever 4 жыл бұрын

A possible subtitle for this channel: One man's search for truth and words...

@bravocado 4 жыл бұрын

With R.O.B. the robot making a cameo in this video, Greg from How to Drink is now officially eligible to appear in Super Smash Brothers.

@PenitentHollow 4 жыл бұрын

I grew up running around the forests of Ontario Canada as a boy scout, as a camper, or portaging through Algonquin park with my dad. Gordon's London Dry Gin tastes like childhood to me.

@ghw7192 8 ай бұрын

I had been underutilizing gin, but thanks to an English friend, that is changing. Copper stills are preferred, but too expensive,, here in the NC mountains where I live.. Good video. Thank you!

@jessej4960 4 жыл бұрын

This episode should be called “some facts (maybe) on gin.”

@Sharingan112 4 жыл бұрын

Ah gin.... My old nemesis!

@AlMartinsvidplace 4 жыл бұрын

A significant percentage of my attraction to this channel is the soundtrack.. Love LOVE the rest....but need more in my bar to do em.

@Rodriguez932 4 жыл бұрын

great episode, go on and taste all the things Greg!

@MrBenfranz 4 жыл бұрын

@2:38 Greg discovers Epistemology.

@ticfortea 4 жыл бұрын

"Who knows what they don't know?" Thought you were about to go full Donald Rumsfeld on us there, but then the edit popped the "Unknown unknowns" and we were trails blazing into Zizek territory, baby!