A Brief History of Gin

[@portwill]

This was a fantastic video, love the way you told this story, as if you lived through these nearly 300 years 😉

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Thanks Attila Portwill ! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@joelobozzo]

Thank you for the great history lesson! 🥂

[@henq]

2023: love your vids !

[@ridgewood4745]

Entertaining and Informative thanks mate

[@Ronniemexico]

Thank you for this history, studying for my wset level 2 and this was more than the course will give.

[@JM-co6rf]

I'm the only person I know who loves gin. Irish whiskey was my thing for years. Now gin, the only thing I'll use as a mixer.

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Glad to have you aboard J M !

[@codybanks2987]

same man, everyone thinks i'm weird because i only drink gin, but i love it

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Cody Banks Are you in the US Cody?

[@codybanks2987]

@@nononsensegindrinking5152 yes I am, I'm in California. I've watched a few of ur vids, they're very informing. And in my area I can find beefeater, tanqueray, Bombay, Hendricks, and something called potters

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Cody Banks I love California. I’ve been three times. Gin doesn’t seem to have really taken off over there yet but at least you have great weather! ☀️😊

[@theantisocialway1700]

This video was very info informational I enjoyed the brief history about Gin now I understand why the Queen loves it other than the health benefits and anti aging benefits that come with it

[@basketballfan5763]

I drink Dingle gin...it's Irish...one of VERY few has no citrus!

[@CHAINZAWRECORDS]

i♥u man =) (I'm enjoying Gin at the moment. . . cheers)

[@meenasiddique5356]

Very Information Video ....I am Doing hotel management your video really helped me in exam thank you so much ...

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Hey Meena So glad I was able to help! 😊😊

[@misteremekonnen1590]

Ya me too thanks

[@DaDutchGuy95]

Obnoxious Dutchman here to tell you jenever is actually pronounced y (as in you) a (as in 'a' thing) nayver. So, yanayver. Loved the video though! Great presentation!

[@denisustynov3028]

Man that was hell of a history lesson, thank you¡!!

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

You’re welcome Denis!

[@ramencurry6672]

Gin was a popular thing in America in the early 20th century. But by the end of the century it lost it’s favor. It’s more popular now but at the same time a lot of people still don’t drink it. Personally I’m the only person I know that drinks it.

[@adamdaly8846]

Great video bobby!

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Adam M. Daly Thanks Adam! I wanted to try something a bit different but I was a bit worried that it might be boring and a bit too much like a school lesson so I really appreciate the positive feedback mate. 😊😊👍👍

[@adamdaly8846]

@@nononsensegindrinking5152 If only they taught about gin in schools! 😂 I must try some old tom. Is it unmistakably different? or is the difference similar to that between brands on London dry?

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Adam M. Daly I think they should put it on the national curriculum! I gave some to a friend last week who is not hugely in to gin and even he could taste the difference. It’s not massive but definitely unmistakable, especially if you drink london dry regularly. I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on it. The Hayman’s is a particularly good example and very reasonably priced too 👍

[@ew1usnr]

1:55 "What do they do, the Dutch? Do they have a bit of a smoke? No they didn't. That's a racist stereotype." You had me laughing. :)

[@chloelaigre7839]

Amazing video, thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Thank you so much Chloe, I’m really glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@tomohgee]

Hi! Thank you for this video! I fell in love with gin, and i love your style of explaining!! Greetings from Latvia! You have a lot of energy!

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Thank you Tom! Glad I could help! 😊😊

[@Ladros420]

Thank you!

[@saintchuck3132]

Just tried this..thanks for the review

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Kyle St Charles No problem Kyle 👍

[@ace50cal1]

Wow! Very interesting! Awesome information.

[@garymaple3387]

Excellent video, thanks for the run down!

[@matthewgabbard6415]

The problem was it tasted like s#%t, haha

[@ericball6000]

Bobby,thank you for the Gin history lesson,I am working on it right now.

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Eric Ball It’s a pleasure Eric 👍

[@CodeProvider]

Great vid Mr. Freeman!

[@stephane.foisy.186]

Great narrative!

[@thomasdaly9776]

This was a great, educational video Bobby. I really enjoyed it. Thanks very much!

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Fleets McAppleton Thanks Fleets, I wanted to try something different and the response has been great! Really pleased you enjoyed it 😊

[@racehawkde6453]

really good explained :) well done

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Racehawk DE Thanks ever so much! It’s a bit different to my usual vids so really glad you liked it!! 👍👍😊😊

[@budcbduk3814]

Thats a lot of gin Bobby! Nice work , keep up the work my bold brother

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

larry mccabe Thanks Larry! 👍

[@peterpedro7662]

Hi I noticed that out of all the bottles there’s no Gordon’s I was wondering why Do you not like it .My favourite Tanqueray

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Hi Peter You’re right! Gordon’s probably my least favourite gin. You clearly have great taste 👍

[@roni2715]

Gin has cured my gout...and divorce problems.

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

😂😂 glad to hear it Ron!

[@puketinmoarliek994]

Lmfao this was awesome i love hearing about lesser known history. honestly i had no clue that the english dutch wars even happened lol

[@BlakeJHall]

Thank you for an excellent run down. Would you ever consider doing a video on the history of sloe gin?

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Thanks Blake I’ll add it to the list 👍

[@BlakeJHall]

@@nononsensegindrinking5152 I'm new to the channel, but I love how often you answer user questions. I know sloe berries were plentiful in the UK and were often used in home made Gin, but what I'm trying to figure out is how it went from a high ABV, low sugar style to the opposite. If sugar was so hard to come by and the Brits liked their gin boozy, why do you think we often see it at 25% ABV and 300g of sugar per Litre or higher?

[@JosephWheeler14]

I think a huge part of the resurgence of gin was honestly Barney Stinson on How I Met Your Mother.

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Tony Iommi I like to think that I inspired him! 😉👍

[@kevinfidler8074]

Im from the US, and I can remember my dad drinking gin and tonic when I was a kid. I also like gin, but I prefer bourbon. I would say right now in the US whiskey is the most popular liquor, since people understand it better now.

[@kerrarikors7116]

if this is not the blondest man, ive ever seen! 😃 wow BLESS FRIEND!

[@B0hd1]

Haha, I’m from Holland and you couldn’t be racist to me even if you tried. I’m proud of my heritage and wouldn’t want to hide anything of our history! It is part of who we are, the good and the bad things we’ve done cannot be said too often. Reminds us of our mistakes and our achievements which both are a positive! And to be honest, try a joint on the beach with a proper gin&tonic and you will most likely be very content.

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

B0hd1 , What a lovely comment. Thanks very much. Maybe my next video could feature a gin and a joint!! 😂😂👍

[@happymonk4206]

Sounds a bit like bathtub gin of our prohabition days, liquid courage.

[@burkeofmellowpark3472]

Love this video.. really smashing

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Thanks Burke!! 👍👍

[@aventaylor1330]

What are the main ingredients of gin?

[@Wreneagle]

Do you remember your first experience liking gin? I remember the first time I tasted it I thought it was disgusting. Took me a while but I think it might be my favorite spirit now.

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Yes I was the same. I wasn’t too sure to start with but it soon grew on me 😊

[@orion8981]

Isn't that the response to every new spirit? lol

[@peterwoolery]

I enjoyed the history and anecdotes about tom cat, etc. Some day you should do something similar for tonic. And some tonic reviews for that matter.

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Peter Woolery Hi Peter and thanks very much for your kind words. It’s funny you should mention that as I am already planning a tonic comparison video. At the moment I’m planning to feature Fever Tree, Fentimans and Schweppes. Do you have any suggestions for any more?

[@peterwoolery]

@@nononsensegindrinking5152 I have only had a couple tonics so far: Fever Tree Lite, Fever Tree Indian, and Q

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Peter Woolery I’ve just made a Fever Tree comparison video so look out for that one in the next couple of weeks 😊👍

[@ilgabbo85]

You forgot to mention that the first version of Gin was invented in Salerno (Italy) for medical reasons

[@mmartijn78]

Jenever

[@deepakmehta9626]

👌🏼👌🏼😄

[@MLSSTM]

Handgesture is not only an italian tradition. Anyway i thought that gin has been made by south italian monks.

[@pablogonzalez8304]

The Spaniards love their Gin

[@protestssopeacefulweneedad2017]

7:05 so people would drink Gin through a glory hole? 😅😅😅

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

😂😂 I think I would prefer gin rather than the alternative !! 😂😂

[@cheedoelo]

Constructive criticism. Automatically I felt judged being a drunk and was turned off. Sry I didn’t connect. I hope I come back for help. But after a state I didn’t feel connected

[@TCFan30]

If your interested in learning more about Spirits as a whole, really good book called The Complete Book of Spirits by Anthony Dias Blue if you haven't read it. Ebay UK

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Thanks 47 Sounds very interesting. I’ll check it out! 👍

[@TCFan30]

Or if you're after Gin specific books, there's plenty others out there too. Specifically these ones focus on more than just recipes. 1. Gin: The Manual (Dave Broom) 2. The Book of Gin (Barnett) 3. The Gin Dictionary

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

47 Wow! Looks like I’ve got some reading to do!! 😊

[@billcarson482]

Whats wrong with your laptop

[@cheedoelo]

Your introduction gave me a campy KZbin click for view vibe. And I wanted to give a constructive crit as I went away but asked myself (drunk) why I chose to get away.

[@pablogonzalez8304]

Who would've thonked gin originated from the Netherlands

[@marcusfranconium3392]

Glorious revolution , dutch royal loves genever , brits like it cant make it and come up with a cheap coppy . the end.

[@drsaijug]

Exeptional presentation. .hope the cnn people will grab you up...

[@jeremybrandt5779]

Gin tastes weird to me. Like a perfumey taste

[@carlbowles1808]

Gin was cheap and potent and the Crack cocaine of that day. Parliament passed the riot act to put down the Gin craved mobs wreaking havoc.

[@NataliesChatalie]

So this is a no gin nonsense review?

[@omarsamehabdel-hafez2274]

He is soo bad he didnt show us the gin

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Sorry about that Omar, please check out my other videos for lost of gin showing 😊