Jumping for juniper joy: A guide to gin and its different styles

Gin has been growing in popularity of late, so let’s take a closer look at the juniper-laced category. – Photo: THE STAR/Michael Cheang

It is a good time to be a fan of gin in Malaysia. While whisky and cognac remain the biggest draws among Malaysian spirits lovers, gin has definitely been on the rise.

While the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent movement control orders have seen the temporary halting of major gin-related festivals like the East Imperial Gin Jubilee and GinRum.Me, that has not stopped the growth of the category, it seems.