Distillation was already a known technique in China around 800 BC, used to obtain alcohol from rice. Ancient Egyptian texts have also been found that describe distillation to capture the essences of plants and flowers. Anecdotally, it is believed that an Egyptian woman named Maria was the inventor of the famous bain-marie. In any case, it is known that distillation was already known in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.
Its perfection is due to the Arabs. In fact, they were the first responsible for the distillation of alcohol in the early Middle Ages. In the 10th century, the philosopher Avicenna made a complete description of a still.
Like alchemy, alembic or alquitar, the word alcohol is of Arabic origin.
In the Middle Ages, distillation was practiced primarily within monasteries, but the alcohols obtained were very extensive and were used solely for therapeutic purposes.
The creation of gin is attributed to the professor of medicine at Leiden University, Franciscus de la Boe (1614-1672), who prepared distilled beverages by mixing them with strawberries (Juniperus communis) to be used as diuretics. The fruit was known by its French name "genièvre," which in Dutch was altered to "genever" and later to the English "gin."
Although the largest beverage production is of the "non-Dutch" type of gin, its main producer was Holland, which in 1792 produced 14,000,000 gallons annually, allocating 10,000,000 per year to the export market.
Those responsible for making its flavor known were the soldiers returning to Great Britain after battles on the European continent.
While this was a reason for its popularity, the reason for its popularization was a decree by Queen Anne, who during her reign (1702–1714) increased taxes on imported alcoholic beverages and reduced taxes on local producers. This boosted local production on the island, allowing the drink to gain its definitive popularity.
The Mar del Plata lighthouse was built on this site to warn vessels of the presence of rocks. Even so, several shipwrecks have been recorded; the last was the English ship James Clunies in 1949. The location is enchanting: beach, forests, seaweed, and abundant marine life with countless species. Its ingredients were sourced from the surrounding areas, especially near the Balcarce mountains, where the soils make for excellent botanical crops.
On the nose, juniper and floral notes, with hints of pepper, lemongrass, orange, and kumquat. The aroma has a coastal note reminiscent of stones washed by the ocean's tide. The aromatic flavors come alive on the palate, with the brightness of citrus and juniper notes complemented by a hint of bay leaf and cardamom. This combination delivers an elegant, fresh taste experience rounded out by a light touch of sea salt.
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This artisanal gin was created in 2015 in London, in search of the perfect ingredients for a fresh and pleasant drink. Its inspiration comes from the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, specifically Mar del Plata, where the restinga (rocky outcrop) is located very close to the lighthouse. This is a rocky prominence resulting from the continuation of the Tandilia mountain range.
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