Global Gin Consumption & Trends
Spain tops the list followed by Philippines, Holland and the UK. Consumed all over the World the naturally flavored spirit is also an ingredient of popular cocktail recipes. Of late gin has bounced back from a low down few decades back and the surge is fortified by the introduction of craft distilleries.
In monetary terms the consumption is touching thirteen million plus US dollars annually. UK tops the list in terms of expected revenue generated in future which is more than three million US dollars annually.
The figures just indicate the consumption in developed countries albeit even poorly ranking Nations are experiencing a surge. The main reason for popularity is the unique taste and aroma that is available on bar racks and within reach. The boutique liquors are rapidly changing trends globally.
In fact the contrast between different brands is vast with flexibility in distillation and addition of vast variety of botanical. The difference accrue from its fine an unique blending by master blenders. The creation of unique taste and aroma has reached the level of art and continuous expansion in the range is expected in times to come.
The spirit is diluted with botanical ranging from few to more than twenty. These are heated in pot stills for forty eight hours and then the mix is added to dilute the spirit.
While many distillers use local botanical the variation has come about by use of exotic and rare flavoring substances. The production of this spirit has reached a level of art thanks to boutique distilleries which are flourishing globally.
Thus the craft distilleries, versatility and affordability are the reason behind the success of gin. Another reason for rapid rise is local distillation and people readily identify themselves with the parochial. The craft produce stand out alone and create a distinct identity at the bar racks occupying greater space among the premium varieties.
