Juniper gives the gin resinous, balsamic and woody notes. These notes may be reminiscent of cypress, pine and pineapple, and eucalyptus.
Other aromatic compounds of juniper carry notes of citrus, camphor, heather, lavender, and fruit.
These berries are very small, grayish-green in color, although when they ripen they acquire a bluish, purple and black tone, very similar to blueberries.
Coriander gives the gin slightly bitter citrus notes reminiscent of grapefruit and bitter orange, notes of cumin and green anise and even white pepper.
This makes coriander the perfect “bridge” between the resinous and citrus aromas of juniper and the floral aromas of other botanicals. Linalool, one of its main components, gives notes of citrus and lemongrass to a gin.
Mainly angelica root, it gives the gin bitter, earthy and musky notes to the mix, it is slightly spicy and sweet.
Angelica roots are used in gin and perfumes to “lock in” the volatile aromas of other botanicals and make them linger longer.
Its own smell is of forest floor, earth and wood, with herbal notes and a subtle sweetness. It is used in several herbal liqueurs, including vermouth. Some distillers use angelica seeds as well.
Its entry has a floral and fruity character, unleashing delicious notes of raspberry, blueberries, and blackberries that have a delicate sweetness that rounds off this delicious Gin.
Blackberries, for example, have an aroma that makes them ideal to combine with gin. Predominantly sweet, it has the acidic background so typical of this type of fruit (such as strawberry or blueberry). It also has a moist and slightly alcoholic touch, caused by the "ethyl formate".
“Fake” cinnamon. It is frequently sold in the US as cinnamon.
The bark is harder and its flavor is drier than real cinnamon, with more resinous notes.
Cassia enriches the gin with earthy, woody, sweet spicy, very aromatic and even slightly spicy notes.
With a bright and lively smell that we all know, citrus gives light and energy to a gin.
Limonene is an organic compound found in many citrus fruits, such as limes and lemons.
In its D-limonene form, it smells like yellow or orange lime, and in the less common form, L-limonene, it smells like pine.
Juniper gives the gin resinous, balsamic and woody notes. These notes may be reminiscent of cypress, pine and pineapple, and eucalyptus.
Other aromatic compounds of juniper carry notes of citrus, camphor, heather, lavender, and fruit.
These berries are very small, grayish-green in color, although when they ripen they acquire a bluish, purple and black tone, very similar to blueberries.
Sweet orange has a juicy and smooth flavor, with touches of balanced sweetness and acidity. When infused into gin, these flavors blend with botanicals and herbal notes, creating a harmonious combination.
Bitter orange has a more acidic and bitter flavor, which may be desired for those looking for a more pronounced contrast.
Lime has, like other citrus fruits, highly appreciated and well-known antiseptic and expectorant qualities, and is a great aperitif. But it is its fragrance that makes it different from its citrus cousins. Limonene, limocitrin and tangerine are some of the flavonoids in lime, which explains its predominantly acidic aromas but with subtle bitter or sweet complements.
Citrus limon is the elegant name for the lemon tree, and although the leaves, flowers and bark are also used. For a gin and tonic to taste like a gin and tonic, it has to meet three conditions: contain a juniper-flavored distillate, be very cold and taste like lemon and that is what Wingy Gin Andalusian Dry has.
The cardamom provides a point of contrast to the dryness of the juniper that compensates for those who are not looking for so much bitterness.
On the other hand, cardamom has become one of the star flavorings of a gin and tonic, probably because its strong fragrance can be easily appreciated.
Mainly angelica root, it gives the gin bitter, earthy and musky notes to the mix, it is slightly spicy and sweet.
Angelica roots are used in gin and perfumes to “lock in” the volatile aromas of other botanicals and make them linger longer.
Its own smell is of forest floor, earth and wood, with herbal notes and a subtle sweetness. It is used in several herbal liqueurs, including vermouth. Some distillers use angelica seeds as well.
Coriander gives the gin slightly bitter citrus notes reminiscent of grapefruit and bitter orange, notes of cumin and green anise and even white pepper.
This makes coriander the perfect “bridge” between the resinous and citrus aromas of juniper and the floral aromas of other botanicals. Linalool, one of its main components, gives notes of citrus and lemongrass to a gin.