The History of Gin | From mother's ruin to sophisticated cocktail
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- In this video, The History of Gin | From mother's ruin to sophisticated cocktail, discover how this popular drink has evolved throughout time. Gin, or genever, has had many nicknames and many more dubious ingredients. Kevin Hicks shares with you, the fascinating history of how gin was discovered and how the gin craze took off in the 17th and 18th centuries. Filmed on location at the award winning Black Fox Distillery, Saskatoon, Canada. www.blackfoxfa...
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I remember flying back from the US years ago and l overheard the stewardess say to her colleague, 'You can tell this flight is full of English people, as we have run out of gin already.
What utter bull crap, gin has only become trendy over the last few years.
It was back in 1989 and l can assure you it was true......try to keep a civil Tonge in your head matey !
Trends come and go and they come about again.
sounds right, probably said Soviets if they ran out of vodka or Irish or Scottish if they ran out of whiskey 😳
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Hi Kevin, The Officers in the British navy had to drink Navy Strength gin (57% or above). This was because if the gin spilt onto the gunpowder it would still ignite. (under 57% it didn't work).The officers had the keys for the stores for gunpowder and alcohol. Ratings still drank rum. Only in the 1970's were the rations converted to a financial allowance.
Thanks for that gem Simon, brilliant 👍🏻
Interesting fact, the gunpowder proof thing is real... I've tried it (still legal to make gunpowder in the UK just not make an explosive device)... 57% is about the gunpowder proof, below that, the gunpowder will not burn, above it, it will.
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Not legal to make it@@TheChipmunk2008
@@TheChipmunk2008bollix nothing to do with percentage its proof that counts
Artist and social satirical genius extraordinaire William Hogarth forever immortalized the societal dangers and addictions of his Beer Street vs Gin Alley masterpieces we studied it for my undergraduate art classes and Hogarth remains on my bucket list for a vintage compilation of his works including the hysterically funny Rake’s Progress. 😂😂😂😂😂
I'd love to visit the museum dedicated to him when I'm next in London 👍🏻
This video reminded me of my great grandmother. She is the only one I know in the family who managed to live 98 years and die of pure old age. Her secret? She said that every morning she had a finger of our own equivalent of gin - Romanian moonshine made from plums. I guess that every culture has it's equivalent of a ''fortifier'' :D we do seem to love a drink no matter where we are from
Ah yes. Depending on the language, slivovitza. Plum brandy. Marvellous stuff. One of my neighbours distilled his own,it was fabulous. Kept his still,handmade from sheet copper and kept squeaky clean in a small workshop next to his garage. Sure miss him,he was competent at just about everything he touched.
Slivovitz!! oh yes please!
What a wonderful comment Calin, thank you. I've actually drunk something like that myself whilst serving in Germany. A plum schnapps 👍🏻
That does sound rather nice. Although gotta be careful myself, learned that from some apple cinnamon moonshine.
Țuica power
What an unexpected contribution to "thehistorysquad"! Instead hearing of smashed skulls we enjoy a Strawberry Gin Smash. Like always very informative and exciting to listen. Cheers Kevin!
Just trying to keep it fresh 😜
I knew about the story of beer, and because of where I have lived I definetly knew the culture of the moonshiners and American whiskey. But gin had always been something I read about in some of the classics. Nice to learn the story of another drink. And that there were those who considered it a social ill too.
And to see it come full circle.
Another great video from The History Squad. Thank you so much for all of the hard work you put into your research. It is vital to have people like you on TH-cam. Cheers!
My pleasure 👍🏻
Thats quite the history of Gin Kevin, I do know that the Dutch in the 1600's had 'Jenever' and the English later used it to ease the nerves before a battle. Thats why the English called it 'Dutch Courage'. The English later adopted Jenever and turned it into the well known Gin.
Kind regards from the Netherlands!
well, thats my lesson for today, I always thought it was "Geneva" as in Swiss,
thank you for new real knowledge,
Typical Brit that I am :)
My friend brought few bottles from Den Haag, one was "young jenever" and one "old jenever". Young was like the british gins and old was like Jägermeister type of drink. They were sold in only one shop, iirc, and both were really good.
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thats how i know the story ! groeten! Now i like both spirits|! in the old days they dipped the passies for the babies in the Jenever, dont think its a English thing ;)
@@TomvdVeen it was in Liverpool in the 1950s!!! just to ease the teething of course :D
although it did depend of the spirit of the household, could have been either rum, brandy or whiskey as well as gin lol
Thanks for the informative, energetic, and entertaining video. I never think much of distilled spirits, but the history story you give about gin is a reason I love your history stories so much. Cheers from Texas.
Thanks for listening again David & your support as always 👍🏻
Great video! The juniper is good for repelling mosquitos, so Gin is a must during the summer months for safety reasons.
Haha, brilliant! I'll be sure to have a bottle on standby for just that purpose next summer 👍🏻
@@thehistorysquad I'm sure its a myth, but a believable one.
@@kenbiemac337 Well it's one I'm prepared to put to the test 😜 purely for research of course.
Is that why it was so popular in the British colonies in the East? Or a bloody good excuse😁
I thought it was the quinine* in the tonic you mix gin with, but I'm happy to go with your theory!
*Or maybe that staves off malaria. Anyway, something something to do with mosquitoes...
Well! Now I know all about Gin! I had no idea of all the tie ins like 'Dutch Courage' and had never even heard of whiskey barrel gin! I must try it! Also, I absolutely love all of Kevin's facial expressions while he tells us his story! Thanks!
Haha, cheers Sarah 😂
I watch many history presenters. Kevin, you're the best!
Gosh, how lovely, thanks Jim 👍🏻
The importance of juniper berries in Roman Judea is highlighted in the documentary Life Of Brian, if anyone's interested.
😜 absolutely
Thank you for the history lesson on Gin. cheers! 😊
You have a hidden gem of a channel here. Awesome story telling, very charming and informative.Keep it up and wish you the best, you will see more success very soon. :)
Wow, thanks Taylor, I appreciate that 👍🏻
I never knew the history of gin ran this deep. Thanks for the story! I will think it over again the next time when I'll have a glass.
Cheers!
Never knew I needed to know about the history of Gin until you started telling the story. Completely captivated!
Haha, cheers Sam, every day is a learning day 👍🏻
My Gramps from my moms side was from Dundurn, never got to meet him as he passed in his late 20's. Another great presentation. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it Steve 👍
Once again! Brilliant story-telling.
That was fantastic storytelling. Cheers 🍻. What is so rewarding is i bought some of this blackfox mustard gin about 6 months ago. And, I agree, it is absolutely awesome.
Excellent, their Oaked Gin is something else too 👍🏻
@@thehistorysquad i am looking forward to trying it next.
You should go to Halifax and film the history of India Pale Ale at the Alexander Keith Brewery. Went there in 2003, and the history and experience has never been forgotten.
Oooh I like a drop of IPA, I might have to add that one to my list 😜
That stained glass window is awesome!
So informative and interesting? Thank you 😊
What a wonderful history of gin. And *good onya* for promoting a local distiller that's making a splash on the world market. That's why we love The History Squad.
Cheers! Credit where it's due, that Oaked Gin is something else...I just had to treat myself to a bottle 👍🏻
Always knew Gin was a big British Empire drink but never knew why, thanks Kevin.
Another lovely episode: this channel/station, whatever… NEVER disappoints!!
Cheers Susan 👍
Beautifully done as always sir. God bless.
That was intoxicating history
Haha, I like it 😜
Very interesting. One of the big controversies of the day is legalization of drugs. Useful to think about the history of drug use and how various policies played out.
Well done it was very informative thank you Kevin
Great video. Who knew gin had such a history.
Fantastic info. I'm so glad I've found your channel. Bless 👊
Great stuff, thanks Nick & welcome to the channel.
Really loved the last few episodes. It was awesome seeing you at our National Parks! Thank you for all you do!
Hi again Kevin. A quick question if I may? Throughout the ages Armies have had various methods of upholding law, order and discipline within the ranks. Today for example you have the military police. In Wellingtons time you have the dreaded provost's. So how was order and discipline upheld in the English army during the hundred years war? Did you have designated enforcers, or was the common soldier expected to uphold the standards himself?
You may of gone over this before, but if you haven't, maybe this could be a good topic for a future video. Thanks again. 👍👍
Yes it's a good suggestion for sure Jack, I'll take it onboard and add it to my list. 👍🏻
@4:00 thanks for sharing the cool art as always. How enchanting ^^
Wow you are a great story teller, all of your videos grab me, this one included. I think I'll celebrate with gin and tonic. Thanks for all the stories.
Haha, cheers Alex 👍🏻
Kevin, this is so interesting. I love early science and medicine. Thanks.
My pleasure!
I was an alcoholic for 11 years, luckily I never got round to gin, too expensive for me 😄 never fancied a hangover from juniper berries either.
Lucky you weren't around in the 18th century when it was cheaper than beer eh? All the best 👍🏻
Great video really enjoyed it cheers indeed.
I love your spirited content. Very glad I subscribed.
😜 nice pun, thanks!
Great video Kevin
Great story-telling... Again!!!...
Thanks again!
I learned that my great-great grandfather, in his old age, was listed according to the census as a "beerhouse keeper". I wondered why he wasn't called a pub keeper, and read that beerhouses were only licensed to sell beer in an attempt to lower beer prices and divert the public from drinking strong spirits, mainly gin.
exactly what i was looking for, thank you kindly.
Excellent, glad it was helpful....cheers!
Cheers Kevin! I live in Texas, and it's even hotter than usual this summer, but a Bombay Sapphire and tonic really helps make it bearable. Have a great day!
Sounds great! Stay cool 👍🏻
Great episode Kevin, Slings are delish shout out to Julie
Awesome history. My friend (a plumber) bought an old bakers in a mews shop just off the North Circular Road in London, found a still hidden behind a wall. Now he's a Plumber who makes Gin. The name? Old Bakery Gin of course!! They've done really well with it.
Oh wow! I love that entrepreneurial spirit 😜
Might be worth a film to help him out when we're next in the uk 👍🏻
Hey Kevin! Can you do a video on your history? Would love to see some old pictures and hear some of your personal stories
Take a look in my 'Personal Stories' playlist here on the channel, there are some stories there and as time goes by I will be adding to it 👍🏻
I do enjoy those. And the humor instilled in them always cheers me right up.
Howdy ! While in Scotland, at the Edinburgh Castle Tea, I was introduced to "Gin and Tonic with Grapefruit Slice". Wonderful combination! My wife and I enjoy them from time to time. Oh, and we bought a bottle of Edinburgh Gin at the Castle to take home. Somehow, it evaporated while traveling the UK though.....🤠
😜 that happens
There's always been animosity between England and France!.. I love you channel ..!
Oh yes, it goes way back. Cheers Mike 👍🏻
I've only just discovered this channel and it's absolutely brilliant!! I'm learning something new every day.
Glad to hear it Beanie, thanks & welcome aboard!
excellent Kevin
very interesting Kevin, thanks mate...
You're very welcome
Wasn’t expecting to hear Enniskillen in a video from you about gin!
Haha, I'm just full of surprises 😜
An excellent vid ,again thks kev. 👍
Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻
Thank you I love the way you tell history. Informative and fun! God bless you and yours
My pleasure! Thanks
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My absolute pleasure Geno 👍🏻
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Winston Smith drank Victory gin in the novel 1984. Very cool video!
Thanks For This Brilliant Video From Blue
very interesting Kevin.
My Grandma Martha God rest her soul loved Gin.she also made the most amazing candy like Divinity she was the only person I know who can make it from scratch at home and ahw would make it in large batches certain time of the year.
First time I've ever enjoyed a lecture about gin from an MP, very interesting
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Very interesting. I'd love to see one on Pusser's Rum sometime lol.
I could only wish that I could have had a teacher like you, maybe I could have fallen in love with all history earlier....but you prove that learning has no age limit and its super cool that my favorite youtuber is a charming man that dresses in period costumes and teaches me little things that I never would have known. AND he is a war veteran and I would just like to thank him for his service and for all the knowledge that he shares with us.
Thanks so much, you're very kind! I try to read all of the comments here and especially appreciate that one. 👍🏻
I 💕 looooove Bombay Sapphire Gin! MMmmmm. Thanks for the history. I learned something new today.
I like a drop of Bombay myself, great with a tonic but that Oaked gin I tried after filming this was something else 👍🏻
My martini and I thank you for that history. Cheers.
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Hello Kevin, I too live in Canada. In 1976 I lived in Gimli, Manitoba and drove out to the Rockies and on my return trip I went through Saskatoon on my way back. I drove between Lake Winnipegosis and Lake Winnipeg down to Gimli. A few hundred mile of that drive was on dirt roads, I wonder if they are still that way.
I'm sure some of them still are 😜
Travelling abroad, a large gin is still a pretty good pre-antidote to most 'meals of unknown or dubious' origin! : )
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Gin, one of my favorite adult beverages. 🍸 Cheers!
I learnt you could get drunk with your eye from kevin and Perry go large eye ball paul. Great vid again.
This is so well explained, with such good oratory and so many richness of interpretation and detail that i got hooked until the end. That's a professor speaking, not some silly fool of a digital influencer... Awsome class, professor... Cheers from Brazil! 🏳+BR
Wow, thanks Luis, that's very kind. I'm glad you enjoyed the vid 👍🏻
We really enjoyed your story, you're a great story teller, 😀😊, thank you
You're welcome, glad you liked it 👍🏻
I know that engraving, 'Gin Lane', brings home the horrors of taking alcohol for granted.
Great video! Nice to see your content expanding, and excellent production. Keep up the amazing work.
Thanks a ton! I appreciate that 👍🏻
I have an 18th Century recipe for Juniper Beer. I have often thought you could distill it and have a bit of gin.
I like gin....I really do...good stuff...my favorite is an uncomplicated martini...
Great video! Very informative. I found it fascinating. Keep up the great content, please!
Thanks, will do 👍🏻
Great channel. TY. I remember my nan always had a big bottle of beefeater gin.
It's cold gin time again, you know it'll always win
grandma taught me how to make it in the bathtub out of Juniper berries, they are everywhere here, good stuff when I used to drink
Nice one Kevin go easy on the Jin lol 👌
Thank you
I remember my grandfather telling me of him raising hell in the "gin mills" of Hartford CT.
Hey Kev I believe after watching you here you enjoyed this video even more than your viewers!! Cheers Kevin!
Haha, does it really show that much 😜
I can't drink gin although I like it because it makes me feel morose 😵. You're full of such fascinating information, thank you for sharing your knowledge 😁 and thank you to your wife Julie for her hours if filming.
That’s so nice of you, thanks 👍
Cheers Fine Sir !
Lol eyeball Paul appreciates the method
🤣 you've seen that movie too!
@@thehistorysquad it's great lol my little brother and his mate used to be known as Kevin and Perry 😂
Ah, Sake. A lovely drop.
What a different show! But all to do with British history. So, good on ya!
Cheers!
Cheers,mate!
Tim
That's an interesting angle. The fact is though if she was not at court, but in her own home, I'm almost certain she wouldn't figure in popular history. A brief search on Google doesn't turn up much. Thanks for watching 👍🏻
OK Mate. Can't move along without getting the recipe for that drink you just sipped on! Cheers!!
Just a straight up G & T, made with their London Dry Gin 😜
@@thehistorysquad Thanks! Sounds like a winner!
I have always thought drinking gin is comparable to drinking Christmas tree water. Never been a fan but I truly enjoyed this video.
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Cheers! 🍹
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The mustache is very Tony Orlando!
Remember to always drink *with* the grain of the liquor
I always add juniper berries whilst boiling my Christmas ham, before studding it with cloves and juniper berries, basting it with honey and roasting for the last part of cooking. While drinking copious amounts of gin and something........lol
😜 sounds like fun
Sounds like east london is sort of like our hasting street in vancouver
Dear Kevin,fascinating piece.
Though for myself can't abide the stuff.
Experience on the Trans Siberian Railway,upon where awakening early first morning thinking sustenance.
Embarked to restaurant car,whilst about to drink a cup of tea(boiled water thinking can't go wrong with that)
An Engineer whom had been working through the night invited me over to his table.
He'd been drinking since he'd finished his 03-00 hrs Shift,as attempting to sip my tea he removed the cup from my mouth once/twice then plonked a canned Gin and Tonic on table in front of me.
I knew it was impolite to refuse a drink so appeased the bugger taking a sip,it was the most disgusting thing I had ever tasted especially at 07-30 hrs.
He smiled/spoke to waiter whom returned with a bottle of Proper Russian Vodka.
We consumed x3 Russian style begrudgingly by engineer.
Remember pouring x4 upon where I invited the X2 Police Men to join us.
My memory after that is a blank.
2 Day's Later awoke with my head immersed in a pool of vomit within the dustbin liner used for concealment of my expensive Ruck Sack.
Apparently I had been kicked down the train by the X2 Policemen.
If it hadn't been for the Lady in my compartment ensuring I didn't choke on my own vomit I would not be telling this tale.
So as you can probably appreciate Gin conjour's a distinct memory.
Raptor Rob(England)
Oh my goodness, what a tale. I can see why you don't like it....how about vodka, do you feel the same way?
@@thehistorysquad Aah Kevin,now Vodka I regard as a man's drink-no disrespect intended.
Yes it was the Vodka that caused my drunken self to fall into a coma for X2 day's
But the G+T I found disgusting.
The Vodka was lethal,but drinkable, especially Russian Style.
You should have seen the state I was in when awakening.
Caused hilarity with the children within my carriage,received applause and jeering when attempting to discreetly enter toilet/washroom area.
Washed myself Head to Ankle by means of the Ingenious Tap with central valve within spout.Good thing Window was frosted,must have looked a right sight.
With a hole in the floor managed to strip wash cleansing myself down to my Boot's.
Necessary to clarify had absolutely NO Intention of par-,taking of a booze-up at 07-30 hrs,but that's what happen's when trying to be polite.
The Trans Mongolian was another Wonderful Experience offering my expensive ticket to a couple in my compartment by mean's of recompense.
Quite an experience sharing a compartment with Mongolian Trader's(Saw All the trick's of the trade)
FASCINATING
Raptor Rob.
@@robertdarcy2168 Sounds amazing 👍🏻
I didn’t know you were next door! I’m in Alberta :)
I hope they make a Saskatoon gin.
I'll have to make a return visit to investigate 😜