Probably only like a poor quality sweetened version of the dutch stuff.
The main style, Old Tom, was juniper heavy and very poor quality. It was made from corn in a pot still (coffey still not being invented until 1826). Hayman's still make a version of Old Tom.
The first unsweetened gin styles started to appear in the early 19th century, after production had been brought under control.
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Date: 2008-11-11 06:13 pm (UTC)Probably only like a poor quality sweetened version of the dutch stuff.
The main style, Old Tom, was juniper heavy and very poor quality. It was made from corn in a pot still (coffey still not being invented until 1826). Hayman's still make a version of Old Tom.
The first unsweetened gin styles started to appear in the early 19th century, after production had been brought under control.