Boodles British Gin
| Type | Gin |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cock Russell & Co., LTD. |
| Distributor | Pernod Ricard, USA |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Introduced | 1845 |
| Alcohol by volume | 45.2% |
| Proof | 90.4 |
| Colour | Clear |
| Flavour | juniper and coriander |
Boodles British Gin is a brand of gin bottled and distributed in the United Kingdom by the company of James Burrough. It is a 45.2% alcohol product (90.4 proof). It is imported to the United States from London, England and bottled for American consumption by Boodles British Gin Co. in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
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[edit] History
Boodles was named after Boodle's gentlemen's club in St. James's, London, founded in 1762 and originally run by Edward Boodle. It was reputed to be the favourite gin of the club's most famous member, Winston Churchill,[1] though the same has been claimed for Plymouth Gin.[2]
Boodles was originally bottled in the United States by Joseph E. Seagram & Sons. Distillers Corporation acquired Joseph E. Seagram & Sons in 1928, and changed their name to The Seagram Company Ltd. In 2000, Seagram's assets were later sold to companies like Pepsico, Diageo, and Pernod Ricard. Today, Boodles is produced by Chivas Brothers for Pernod Ricard, USA.[3]
[edit] Flavor and Evaluations
Boodles is a juniper and coriander based gin. It's famous for having one of the more understated juniper flavors among the top gins distilled in Great Britain. It lends itself well to being served on more formal occasions. In the 19th century, Boodles was very popular in British colonies that had tropical climates. It was mixed with tonic water that was full of quinine as a remedy against malaria. Similarly, in parts of England, during the 18th and 19th centuries, whenever a locality had a calamity that caused problems with the drinking water, citizens that could afford it would break out the gin.
Wine Enthusiast, an international spirit ratings body, reviewed Boodles in 2004 and gave it a respectable score of "90-95."[4]
[edit] References
- ^ "These Are A Few Of My Favorite Gins" 3/14/2006. Forbes Magazine. Accessed 22 November 2006.
- ^ [1] Brand Features Profile- Plymouth Gin. Accessed 30 July 2007.
- ^ Boodles British Gin profile Pernod Richard
- ^ proof66.com/single_display.php?id=1573
[edit] External links
- Boodles British Gin on Pernod Ricard's Website
- Boodle's Gentlemen's Club
- Gin Notes: Boodles British Gin on Slashfood
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