"As the category expands, it’s becoming more challenging to navigate the world of gin." Gin gimlet. Photograph from Martin Kimeldorf's Pixel Playground on Flickr In case you haven’t noticed from the gradually expanding selection in the liquor store, gin is on an upswing. Dozens of brands and variations have been introduced in the past decade, and start-up distillers are adding novel gins to their liquor portfolios as the divisions between styles of gin become increasingly blurred. At a time when this gin market growth and a renewed interest in gin-based cocktails have the potential to confuse even the most ardent of enthusiasts, a new book on the spirit has been released by Gaz Regan, one of the most entertaining chroniclers...
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