Gin has been gaining popularity in recent years, breaking out of its reputation as a stodgy drink. And you might be wondering what it's made of.

Although there’s no legal definition for Old Tom gin, this style dates back to the 1800s and is often described as a bridge between London Dry gin, and genever.

Types of Gin For a spirit to be called gin, it must have a dominant flavor of juniper, but beyond that, there's a lot of leeway. "All gins are different based on the botanicals used in the ...

While that’s a generic explanation of gin, it’s more complicated and nuanced than that. There are many different types of gin. The most popular style is London Dry Gin.

“Think of gin as the ultimate spectrum of flavors,” says Bahrami. “Every gin is not for everybody, but there definitely is a gin for every palate.” There are many sub-categories of gin.