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Holiday Bonus: Brief History of Gin

Dec 31, 2023
This podcast episode explores the history and origins of gin, including its rise in popularity in Britain during the 17th and 18th centuries. It discusses the variations in ingredients and flavors, the sweeter Ruffer Gin known as Old Tom, and the recent resurgence of gin and its global market value.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Searching for an Episode on Gin
02:02 • 3min
3
The History and Origins of Gin
04:35 • 8min
4
The Popularity of Gin in Britain: Wars, Laws, and Remedies
12:05 • 5min
5
The History of Gin in Britain
16:41 • 17min
6
The History and Flavors of Gin in 18th Century Britain
33:35 • 4min
7
The Rise and Fall of Old Tom Gin
37:19 • 11min
8
Resurgence of Gin and its Global Market
48:23 • 4min