EPISODE · Oct 22, 2021 · 18 MIN

Episode 75: Beefeater Gin

from Liquor and Liqueur Connoisseur · host Matt Birchard

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 family1863 - James Burrough purchases the distillery1876 - Beefeater Gin is first introduced1895 - The nine botanicals used in Beefeater are recorded in a company recipe book1908 - Production moves to a new distillery in Lambeth, a part of London1958 - Distillery moves again, to a site in Kennington, a part of London1987 - The Burrough family sells Beefeater to brewing giant Whitbread1995 - Desmond Payne becomes Master Distiller for Beefeater2005 - Pernod Ricard acquires Beefeater2014 - A visitor center opens at the distillery2019 - Sales peak at 3.4 million 9-liter equivalent casesKey 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 GuardThe Spirits Business Article on BeefeaterMaster of Malt Article on BeefeaterVinepair.com Beefeater OverviewWikipedia Article on BeefeaterStatista.com Sales FiguresYouTube Video on How It's MadeYouTube Video Behind The Scenes at BeefeaterContact Information:Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.comJoin my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHfFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/Twitter: @LLConnoisseur