The quality of the gin you drink is directly related to the quality of the ingredients used as raw materials in the recipe.
Of Dutch origin, gin is characterized by the predominance of the peculiar flavor of juniper. But it is its combination with other botanicals, ingredients such as herbs and spices that will distinguish each recipe, according to the quality and concentration of each of them.
It is these botanicals that make gin a very special and appreciated drink. Much more aromatic thanother distillates, gin has won the hearts of fans of drinks and distillates in Brazil and around the world. It is versatile, light and aromatic, allowing combinations with many ingredients, creating interesting and tasty drinks.
London Dry Gin
London Dry is the most consumed and well-known type of gin in the world. Despite carrying the name London, it can be made anywhere in the world, respecting the characteristics of containing grain alcohol, junipers and aromatic herbs, in a distilled drink.
Perfect for making drinks, London Dry Gin produced by Kalvelage has 43% alcohol content. Its ingredients are 100% Brazilian cereals, in addition to eight aromatic herbs: juniper, coriander, cardamom, orange peel, roses, melissa, citron and angelica.
As with other spirits, the water used in the production of gin also influences the flavor of the finished drink. Kalvelage London Dry Gin is produced with the purest and most crystalline water from the European Valley, in Santa Catarina, resulting in a light and tasty distillate.
London Dry Gin Kalvelage Ingredients
What makes London Dry Gin Kalvelage an award-winning drink is its cereal distillate and botanicals, such as spices and aromatic herbs. The quantity of each ingredient is our Master Distiller’s best kept secret.
London Dry Gin Kalvelage Spices
Carefully selected, London Dry Gin Kalvelage uses a combination of exotic spices. Get to know a little more about each of them!
Juniper
Juniper is the heart of gin. It is a medicinal plant, also known as cedar or juniper, therefore an ingredient in the original Dutch recipe, developed as a medicine for the kidneys.
It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, sedative, hypoglycemic, lipid-lowering, analgesic, diuretic and digestive properties. But more than that, juniper is the ingredient that gives gin its characteristic flavor.
Cardamom
Another member of Kalvelage gin is cardamom, a pod of Indian origin with a flavor and aroma similar to ginger. Its seeds are sweet and highly appreciated in gastronomy to flavor various recipes. It pairs very well with citrus fruits, such as orange peels, which are also an ingredient in our London Dry Gin.
Coriander
Coriander is a very common ingredient in Brazilian cuisine, although it is not unanimous among the population. Coriander gives London Dry Gin Kalvelage a fragrant and slightly spicy flavor.
London Dry Gin Kalvelage Herbals
Refreshing and fragrant, herbs enrich the recipe for Kalvelage’s London Dry Gin. Maybe you know some herbs from your own backyard.
Melissa
Melissa, better known as lemon balm, is a plant from the same family as mint, that is, very aromatic and refreshing.
Angélica
Another medicinal plant, angelica has anti-inflammatory properties and is normally used for digestive treatments. Typically consumed in the form of tea or essential oil.
Cidrão
With a citrus aroma, the aroma of citron is reminiscent of lemon, but it is an herb. It is widely cultivated in gardens, and its leaves are used to make tea. Like juniper, it also has medicinal characteristics.
Orange peels
Orange peels give the characteristic citrus touch of London Dry Gin Kalvelage. A perfect pair with cardamom, it is a highly appreciated combination in gastronomy.
Roses
One of the most popular flowers in the world, roses are also appreciated in gastronomy. It is an ingredient with a complex and striking flavor, which enriches the London Dry Gin Kalvelage recipe.
