Episode 75: Beefeater Gin
Episode 75 features Beefeater Gin, a London Dry style produced in London. Bottled in 750ml at 44% ABV, or 88 proof, for the US market, it retails for $20.
Enjoy this episode with a classic Beefeater Gin Martini, or served with tonic.
Beefeater's official website: https://www.beefeatergin.com/
Brief Historical Timeline:
- 1820 - Chelsea Distillery is founded by the Taylor family
- 1863 - James Burrough purchases the distillery
- 1876 - Beefeater Gin is first introduced
- 1895 - The nine botanicals used in Beefeater are recorded in a company recipe book
- 1908 - Production moves to a new distillery in Lambeth, a part of London
- 1958 - Distillery moves again, to a site in Kennington, a part of London
- 1987 - The Burrough family sells Beefeater to brewing giant Whitbread
- 1995 - Desmond Payne becomes Master Distiller for Beefeater
- 2005 - Pernod Ricard acquires Beefeater
- 2014 - A visitor center opens at the distillery
- 2019 - Sales peak at 3.4 million 9-liter equivalent cases
Key Cocktails:
Beefeater mixes very well, try it in a favorite gin cocktail.
Suggested serves include Gin & Tonic with 1 part gin to 3 parts tonic.
References:
BBC Article on Beefeaters, the Yeoman of the Guard
The Spirits Business Article on Beefeater
Master of Malt Article on Beefeater
Vinepair.com Beefeater Overview
Wikipedia Article on Beefeater
YouTube Video on How It's Made
YouTube Video Behind The Scenes at Beefeater
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