No, this gin doesn't need to be made in London; Yes, you should use it in your Martini. Despite what the name suggests, this style of gin doesn’t need to be made in London. It’s a dry, refined gin ...

Dylan Ettinger is a Los Angeles-based writer specializing in spirits, cocktails, and coffee with hands-on experience visiting distilleries and bars across the US, Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emily writes about what’s in your glass and why it matters. Gin, with its wide range of flavor profiles, has been a favorite among ...

My palate is easy to please with most spirits. I’ll enjoy almost any whiskey, vodka or tequila you pour me. But when it comes to gin, I am as discerning as Federer tweaking his racket strings before ...

When it comes to making (or shaking) a good martini, there are endless factors that affect quality — gin vs. vodka, measurement amounts of dry vermouth, type of olives, addition of olive brine, the ...

Cocktail Queries is a Paste series that examines and answers basic, common questions that drinkers may have about mixed drinks, cocktails and spirits. Check out every entry in the series to date. When ...