Hacking The Hue – Gin and the effects of opacity and color upon flavor
While gin tends to be thought of as a transparent spirit similar in appearance to vodka or white rum, the reality is that the appearance of gin is just as variable as its many flavor profiles. From transparent, translucent and opaque all the way through to cloudy, gin is an incredibly varied spirit, something that’s a testament to its enduring popularity.What is the perfect hue of a Gin & Tonic?Translucent, Opaque or a blue hue. Not clear, not cloudy or milky.When gin is distilled it captures the oils from five up to fifty or more different botanicals. As a result, the ideal product is one that contains a balanced blend of each botanical oil, creating a harmonious flavor profile that is both bold and stable. A good way to judge…