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Sqwertz > wrote:

> On Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:13:46 -0700, gtr wrote:
>
> > particularly when you consider that gin itself is also an
> > infused vodka. Recently I've encountered some more interesting ones.
>
> Gin is not an infused vodka. The flavorings in gin are part of the
> production process.
>
> Gin isn't any more an infused vodka than whisky.

I'm not sure I'd agree. We could split hairs for a couple of weeks, but
that doesn't sound productive. Regular whisky is not an infused
product, but I think gin is debatable.

There are basically two ways of making gin:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gin

1. Quality gins are made by taking vodka and redistilling it with
botanicals (herbs). The primary flavoring is juniper.

2. Cheap gins are made by taking vodka and adding flavorings to it.

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Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA