Is Gin Made From Wheat? The Grains and Botanicals Behind the Spirit
                                
                                
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                                By legal definition, gin must be a neutral spirit distilled from something natural, and while wheat is a very common base, it is not the only option. This means that some gins are indeed made from wheat, but the final flavor profile comes predominantly from juniper berries and other botanicals.