Tag: Spirit history

According to ancient texts like the Ebers Papyrus from 1552 BC, wormwood, a key ingredient in absinthe, was historically used for medicinal purposes. However, this historical context raises the critical question: does absinthe have any health benefits in its modern form, or is it just another high-proof spirit?

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.