Go on a journey through the fascinating history of the popular spirit gin and why this highly aromatic and flavorfulspirit is so popular today.
Trace gin’s origins from the Netherlands in the 17th century, to, centuries later, British soldiers adding gin to their tonic rations to improve the taste centuries later, to today.
Explore the process that gives rise to modern gin, discuss the various botanicals—beyond the required juniper berry—that may get used in gin production, and sample some of the more popular cocktails that feature this highly aromatic and flavorful spirit.
Enjoy a delicious small bite and signature cocktail to round out the fun.
Location
The Creamery of Kennett Square
Instructor
Don Mahoney
Don Mahoney is the Owner and Chief Distiller at Copperglen Still Works in Kennett Square, PA. A dual-degree engineer from Penn State and Purdue, Don began his career as a process control engineer with the DuPont company and has spent the better part of his 35-year career serving the chemical industry. During this time, Don spent nearly a decade building a distillation and chemical process simulation software business, and six years leading the chemical industry business unit of the software giant, SAP. Back in 2000, Don published his first university level textbook on distillation and chemical process control with John Wiley & Sons publishers. Inspired by his love of travel, a long-standing passion for fine spirits, and many years of distillation expertise, Don decided to channel his passions and knowledge into a craft distilling business serving the local restaurants, bars, and markets in Kennett Square and its surrounding communities.
