Gin

Gin, an alcoholic liquor obtained from grain. The raw alcohol obtained from this source is redistilled, then flavoured with the necessary material, which varies according to the brand, quality, etc., and again redistilled. For the flavouring a large number of substances are employed, as e.g. angelica root, calamus root, sweet fennel, juniper, cinnamon, liquorice, etc. It is usually of strength about 20 "under-proof," and may not be sold below 35 "under-proof" [Proof Spirit.] When pure it should be perfectly clear and colourless. Sweetened gin is produced by the addition of small quantities of pure sugar syrup to the liquor.

Hollands gin is a Dutch brand very largely imported into Great Britain, which is obtained from barley-malt and usually flavoured with juniper.