Are you the gin to my tonic? Gin Tasting in Vienna
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About this class
G&T, the (secret) favorite of many professional bartenders, has been experiencing a boom for some time that can be described as more than a renaissance. In addition to the incredible variety of gin fillings that has been coming our way since around 2010, more and more types of tonic are also coming onto the market. In addition to classic “Indian tonic”, there are now alternatives such as Mediterranean, Cucumber, or Lemon Tonics. In many bars, gin & tonics are offered with various decorations, be it limes, cucumbers, currants, or violet blossoms. But does the ultimate G&T exist? Are regional influences important, such as Austro-G&T?
Learn something about the possible combinations of the different gin styles and tonic variants. Find out which tonic goes best with your favorite gin.
What you’ll do in the class
- The tasting takes place in the reserved area of a sophisticated restaurant in Vienna's MQ
- Our gin expert will guide you through the tasting, explain the differences in the design of the individual products, tell you about the history and stories of G&T and will be available to answer your questions
- You will learn the right tasting techniques to be able to identify and name the different flavor components in gin.
- Our expert gives instructions on how to choose the right tonic for the individual types of gin.
- The tasting includes six samples of different types of gin and 4 tonic variations and gives you the opportunity to taste the differences solo and in combination.
- To be tasted: *
- 1 London Dry Gin from England
- 1 dry gin from Austria
- 1 Old Tom or Old English gin
- 1 modern gin from Germany
- 1 modern gin from Spain
- 1 modern gin from the USA
- 1 classic Indian tonic
- 1 herbal tonic
- 1 cucumber tonic
- 1 Austrian tonic
*Samples may vary depending on availability
Who is the class suitable for?
For gin enthusiasts, beginners, gin & tonic fans, over 18 years
Details to remember
Raise Your Spirits
I began in 2002 with lectures on wine, beer, spirits and cuisine. On trips that have taken me to around 150 companies on 3 continents and through special training, I expand my knowledge, which I share with my guests. I have been working as a specialist author for several years.
