That's interesting, as I'd of thought it'd be Tequila or Vodka for Whisky makers. Absinthe is likely the nearest in terms of Gin or so I'd view it as it's very herbal. Personally, Navy Strength Gin is my personal favorite. And a little history season on Navy Strength Gin. Also, do appreciate Jeremy's history lesson on Gin from Scotland. To put it into simple terms, the main difference is navy strength has a higher ABV "Alcohol by Volume". For Gin, I believe it has to be above 55% maybe a little higher to be truly classified as a Navy Strength. As for, the reason they've called it navy strength is they'd have gin stored beneath deck, often next to gunpowder kegs. The other proposed benefit, not sure if it's true or not, was that the gunpowder can still be fired if it gets soaked with this higher proof gin if the barrels began to leak for any reason. As for the origin, we've primarily got the British Navy to thank. The other aspect to it's growing providence was back in those days rum was actually being rationed and difficult to procure. Alcohol rations actually existed as far back as the early 16th Century before being totally abolished before the turn of the 21st Century. And lastly, the other difference is navy strength should impart more flavor as its dilution mixture is less than a regular proof gin. However, because of the way the alcohol influences taste you have to taste it in order to determine if you like it, just like any other gin or alcohol for that matter. Hope I gave a good enough explanation while trying to keep things somewhat short. Guess the quickest way to test if the gunpowder thing's true is to see if you can ignite a gin of that high a proof. In theory, it should ignite and burn. If it doesn't then myth busted I guess. That just goes into the myth further, as Naval Officers believed that if they were being sold an inferior gin or alcohol, thus the reason they'd attempt to ignite it to prove its authenticity. Which actually would prove true because there is a state of proof at which alcohol ignites. What that proof happens to be exactly, I couldn't tell you. I'd have to say over 50% or 100 proof. Anything less is more water than alcohol if it's under 50%. Lit alcohol goes way back. In the 1700-1800s, at least here in the U.S. there were stories of tavern owners lighting samples of whiskey that dealers brought in. If the whiskey caught fire, it was proof that it wasn’t watered down, meaning cask strength, or between 50-60 percent ABV. Things are a lot more scientific these days. We now know that it’s the alcohol vapor that catches fire, not the liquid, just like with gasoline. More vapor comes off the alcohol as the alcohol heats up, making it easier for it to light. Colder alcohol means less vapor, which means less chance for flames. The vapor likely also impacts what you can use as a lighter. And because of the vapors on certain drinks, some prove harder to lit or harder to extinguish.

You gotta pair gin with tonic A good base to start with 1/3 gin to 2/3 tonic

This is very upsetting, Fancy Dan is provably the worlds fanciest man!!!

He is a dapper and fun gentleman ;-)

Was the best experience on our first visit to crowded barrel.

We all need more Jeremy in our lives

My God yall make me miss Texas. Nearly 7 years between Austin and San Marcos, and I miss what that area was. 2010-2012 Austin was so fucking amazing, I cannot describe. You had to be there.

I've lived in Austin area for many years. Was born in Lampasas in 58. Lots of changes some good some bad. Love the whiskey and beer industry that's cropped up.

Nope, other way around. Vodka is just unfinished Gin.

@@DH-xw6jp I am unopposed to this reading of the situation

I always just called it flower vodka or vodka with grass

It's 5 in the afternoon where I live so no breakfast whiskey for me but as im a fancy lad, it's a pre dinner whisky for me.

@@Coentjemons cheers from San Antonio Texas home of the Alamo 🏰 💣 where you from brotha 🤙🏻🇺🇸

@@wyattterrell that's the single most Texas reply I've ever seen. Cheers brother. I whiskey with magnificence from Eemnes, The Netherlands.

@@Coentjemons ah hell yeah cowboys are basically just redneck vikings anyway if your ever in town I got a box of cigars a bottle of Texas whiskey and some incredible BBQ to share 🚬🥃🍗🍖

Thanks for dropping some reqs! Sounds lovely

Highly reccomend trying Härnö Gin's juniper cask gin. That one is amazing!

Not a dedicated Gin drinker but Kyrö Gins are amazing!

What a great suggestion, K_A! I will focus my research on Nordic gins forthwith and without delay!

​@@jeremygrigg2798 another recommendation for a Nordic (Swedish) gin is Fräkne tång. I have tried as many Swedish made gins I could afford and Fräkne tång is the best one so far. They also have a navy strength version. One of the botanical it is flavoured with is seaweed (tång in Swedish) and to be honest my two favorite gins are both flavoured with seaweed. I don't know if it is in my head because I love to sail and live in the Stockholm archipelago or if the seaweed actually makes the gin better.

Gotta save that name for something that's had a little bit of everything in it. 🤔

i was in Western Australia a couple months ago and purchased GIN GIN GIN fron the Old Young Distillery in Swan Valley, Perth. Its amazeballs!

Lee, we actually had the Malfy Lemon Gin in the tasting line-up, but we had to drop it due to time constraints. Totally agree with you, they make a delicious range of gins!

Jeremy you beautiful human, I need you to do more episodes with Brianna and Rex. It is too delectable

Tanqueray is always a good starter. Aviation isn't mentioned in this video but it's an alternative that's more light on the juniper and more citrusy.

My absolute favorite!

Lovely lush, I consider it a backhanded compliment 😂

I think you are referring to Masahiro gin: I love it, especially recipe #2 if you can find it. I also have it in several of my videos.

@@giuliosbar Yes, Masahiro's Okinawa. I have Recipe 1...will have to see if any others are available in my market!

@Giulio's bar looks like there are two stores close to me that have Recipe 2...Maybe I need 31 bottles of Gin instead of only 30...hmmm...

@@canadianwhiskysmith6453 you definitely need 31 bottles. And 32. And 33... 😅

@@giuliosbar 😆😆😆🥃

Totally agree, D H. Martin Miller's is my favorite house gin and is a divinely elegant tipple. Glad you enjoyed the segment.