Whats the difference between sloe gin and dry gin?
Gin is made by re-distilling neutral grain spirits and raw sugar cane which has been flavored with juniper berries after other botanicals such as anise, orris root, licorice root, coriander, cinnamon and cassia bark have been added. The term dry refers to the fact that a well-made gin tends to be relatively dry compared to other spirits such as vodka, tequila, rum and grappa. Sloe gin is made by blending gin with sloe berries, which are the fruit of the Blackthorn tree. It is native to western Asia, Europe and northwest Africa. The berries are combined with sugar, cloves, cinnamon, and essence of almond to ensure that the juices are extracted from the berries. Sloe gin has a dark red color and has a sweet taste as opposed to the clear color and distilled alcohol taste of dry gin. Sloe gin is considered a cordial and is used as the key ingredient in a Sloe Gin Fizz. So, the difference is that gin is a distilled spirit and sloe gin is made by blending gin with other ingredients to make a
