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Actually, after first getting to really know gin at 37, I did some research and found this great article: http://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Mothers-Ruin/ htt
by sdk77 11y ago
Actually, after first getting to really know gin at 37, I did some research and found this great article: http://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Mothers-Ruin/ http://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Mothers-Ruin/
Introducing me to the works of William Hogarth (see linked article). I was very surprised that it actually was the Dutch that introduced gin in the UK ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gin ). Funny, I like gin more than I like 'our own' 'jenever'. It's a great drink, neat or otherwise. I understand how this could have caused all this mayhem way back.
- mercer 11y agoThanks for the comment! Aside from providing me with a fascinating article, it finally solves my uncertainty about 'jenever' being linked to 'gin'. I've been trying to explain what it was to my expat friends, and gin is something they understand. (still can't get them to enjoy raw herring though, which is traditionally paired with gin, especially when the new catch, Hollandse Nieuwe, is in...)