How is New Western gin made?
The sources I opened do not describe a special production method for New Western gin. It is a style defined by taste: juniper is less dominant, and other botanicals such as local herbs, fruits and spices lead. Many bottles still meet London Dry rules on strength, low sugar and no added color.
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How is New Western gin made?
There is no separate, official recipe. New Western Dry gin is a flavor style, so the maker chooses the botanicals and the balance. The article I opened says producers add innovative botanicals, often local herbs, plants, fruits and spices, but it does not describe production methods in detail. That means we cannot honestly give a step-by-step process specific to this style.
What do we know?
- Juniper is less dominant, with other botanicals defining the flavor.
- New Western gins usually meet London Dry rules on alcohol content (at least 37.5% ABV), low sugar and lack of color.
- The term is informal and comes from Aviation Gin’s founders in 2006.
How is gin made in general?
As general background, not specific to this style: gin starts with a neutral base spirit that is flavored with juniper and other botanicals, then diluted to bottling strength. Makers differ in how they combine botanicals and in the equipment they use, so two gins with similar labels can be made differently. Check each maker’s website for its own process.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is there a legal New Western recipe? | No, the term is informal |
| Is juniper used? | Yes, but less dominant than in London Dry |
| Can it also be London Dry? | Sometimes; some gins overlap |
What should you look for on the label?
- The list of botanicals, if given.
- The ABV.
- Words like distilled gin or London Dry, which have rules behind them.
Which brands are examples?
Cocktail Society lists Hendrick’s, Tanqueray Ten, Roku, Aviation, Brockmans, Iron Balls and Bobby’s. Many of these brands describe their own process on their sites, and details differ.
How do you drink it?
The article recommends neat or over large, clear ice, or in a gin and tonic.
Drink responsibly.
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How is New Western gin different from London Dry?
Mainly taste: juniper is less dominant. Many still meet London Dry rules, so some gins overlap.
Is there a special way of making New Western gin?
No documented one. The style is defined by flavor, and each maker chooses its own botanicals and process.
What botanicals are used?
Often local herbs, plants, fruits and spices, according to Cocktail Society, which varies by brand.
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