Summary: In Great Britain, gin is a juniper-flavoured spirit drink made by flavouring agricultural ethyl alcohol with common juniper berries, with a predominantly juniper taste and at least 37.5% ABV.
Reference: Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 (opens in a new tab)
legislation.gov.uk · Reference checked 21 July 2026
Where to look: Annex II, category 20(a)–(c)
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