Tag: Craft gin

According to both EU and UK regulations, a spirit can only be legally classified as gin if its predominant flavor comes from juniper berries. This is why, unequivocally, every single gin on the market does contain juniper, even in varying amounts and expressions.

For a spirit to be legally sold as gin in the UK and EU, it must have a minimum alcohol by volume (ABV) of 37.5%, though many popular brands feature higher percentages. This means a bottle of gin is at least 37.5% pure alcohol. The final ABV is a critical factor influencing both the gin's flavor and overall strength.