From its earliest origins as a medicinal drink produced by monks in the	Netherlands	and	France, gin became	popular throughout	the	world after thousands of gin distilleries sprang up throughout England in the 17th century.	Gin	is one of	the	broadest	category	of spirits,	represented by products	of various	origins,	styles, and flavor profiles.Today,it's	produced	in different ways with a variety of  herbal	ingredients,spices,florals,	and	fruit	flavors as	the	key	distinguishers	between	various brands. This	customarily transparent liquid	is refreshing, especially	when mixed with tonic water or	in any number	of cocktail creations	served at	top	bars	around the world.