Episode 75: Beefeater Gin

Description

Episode 75 features Beefeater Gin, a London Dry style produced in London. Bottled in 750ml at 44% ABV, or 88 proof, for the US market, it retails for $20.

Enjoy this episode with a classic Beefeater Gin Martini, or served with tonic.

Beefeater's official website: https://www.beefeatergin.com/

Brief Historical Timeline:

1820 - Chelsea Distillery is founded by the Taylor family
1863 - James Burrough purchases the distillery
1876 - Beefeater Gin is first introduced
1895 - The nine botanicals used in Beefeater are recorded in a company recipe book
1908 - Production moves to a new distillery in Lambeth, a part of London
1958 - Distillery moves again, to a site in Kennington, a part of London
1987 - The Burrough family sells Beefeater to brewing giant Whitbread
1995 - Desmond Payne becomes Master Distiller for Beefeater
2005 - Pernod Ricard acquires Beefeater
2014 - A visitor center opens at the distillery
2019 - Sales peak at 3.4 million 9-liter equivalent cases

Key Cocktails:

Beefeater mixes very well, try it in a favorite gin cocktail.

Suggested serves include Gin & Tonic with 1 part gin to 3 parts tonic.

References:

BBC Article on Beefeaters, the Yeoman of the Guard

The Spirits Business Article on Beefeater

Master of Malt Article on Beefeater

Vinepair.com Beefeater Overview

Wikipedia Article on Beefeater

Statista.com Sales Figures

YouTube Video on How It's Made

YouTube Video Behind The Scenes at Beefeater