In the world of gin, flavor isn’t just a recipe. While the botanical bill defines the character of any gin, how and where those botanicals meet the spirit inside the still can completely transform the resulting profile. Several key variables, botanical placement, maceration and ethanol strength, often determine how volatile oils are extracted, how aromas evolve through distillation, and ultimately, how the gin expresses itself in the glass. The Chemistry of Extraction At its

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