I remember flying back from the US years ago and l overheard the stewardess say to her colleague, 'You can tell this flight is full of English people, as we have run out of gin already.

@shaunmorrissey7313

Жыл бұрын

What utter bull crap, gin has only become trendy over the last few years.

@michaelwhite8031

Жыл бұрын

It was back in 1989 and l can assure you it was true......try to keep a civil Tonge in your head matey !

@jo-annacrowner3791

Жыл бұрын

Trends come and go and they come about again.

@bostonrailfan2427

Жыл бұрын

sounds right, probably said Soviets if they ran out of vodka or Irish or Scottish if they ran out of whiskey 😳

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

🤣

Thats quite the history of Gin Kevin, I do know that the Dutch in the 1600's had 'Jenever' and the English later used it to ease the nerves before a battle. Thats why the English called it 'Dutch Courage'. The English later adopted Jenever and turned it into the well known Gin. Kind regards from the Netherlands!

@keithskelhorne3993

Жыл бұрын

well, thats my lesson for today, I always thought it was "Geneva" as in Swiss, thank you for new real knowledge, Typical Brit that I am :)

@ilari90

Жыл бұрын

My friend brought few bottles from Den Haag, one was "young jenever" and one "old jenever". Young was like the british gins and old was like Jägermeister type of drink. They were sold in only one shop, iirc, and both were really good.

@rutisharoni9249

Жыл бұрын

👍🇳🇱🇳🇱

@TomvdVeen

Жыл бұрын

thats how i know the story ! groeten! Now i like both spirits|! in the old days they dipped the passies for the babies in the Jenever, dont think its a English thing ;)

@keithskelhorne3993

Жыл бұрын

@@TomvdVeen it was in Liverpool in the 1950s!!! just to ease the teething of course :D although it did depend of the spirit of the household, could have been either rum, brandy or whiskey as well as gin lol

Hi Kevin, The Officers in the British navy had to drink Navy Strength gin (57% or above). This was because if the gin spilt onto the gunpowder it would still ignite. (under 57% it didn't work).The officers had the keys for the stores for gunpowder and alcohol. Ratings still drank rum. Only in the 1970's were the rations converted to a financial allowance.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that gem Simon, brilliant 👍🏻

@TheChipmunk2008

Жыл бұрын

Interesting fact, the gunpowder proof thing is real... I've tried it (still legal to make gunpowder in the UK just not make an explosive device)... 57% is about the gunpowder proof, below that, the gunpowder will not burn, above it, it will.

@mottthehoople693

Жыл бұрын

@@willemsma you dont believe

@lordeden2732

5 ай бұрын

Not legal to make it​@@TheChipmunk2008

@StuartAnderson-xl4bo

Ай бұрын

​@@TheChipmunk2008bollix nothing to do with percentage its proof that counts

Artist and social satirical genius extraordinaire William Hogarth forever immortalized the societal dangers and addictions of his Beer Street vs Gin Alley masterpieces we studied it for my undergraduate art classes and Hogarth remains on my bucket list for a vintage compilation of his works including the hysterically funny Rake’s Progress. 😂😂😂😂😂

@thehistorysquad

5 ай бұрын

I'd love to visit the museum dedicated to him when I'm next in London 👍🏻

This video reminded me of my great grandmother. She is the only one I know in the family who managed to live 98 years and die of pure old age. Her secret? She said that every morning she had a finger of our own equivalent of gin - Romanian moonshine made from plums. I guess that every culture has it's equivalent of a ''fortifier'' :D we do seem to love a drink no matter where we are from

@paulmanson253

Жыл бұрын

Ah yes. Depending on the language, slivovitza. Plum brandy. Marvellous stuff. One of my neighbours distilled his own,it was fabulous. Kept his still,handmade from sheet copper and kept squeaky clean in a small workshop next to his garage. Sure miss him,he was competent at just about everything he touched.

@keithskelhorne3993

Жыл бұрын

Slivovitz!! oh yes please!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful comment Calin, thank you. I've actually drunk something like that myself whilst serving in Germany. A plum schnapps 👍🏻

@als3022

Жыл бұрын

That does sound rather nice. Although gotta be careful myself, learned that from some apple cinnamon moonshine.

@Cormano980

Жыл бұрын

Țuica power

Jennifer Juniper. Thank you Donovan and Kevin. Cheers!

What an unexpected contribution to "thehistorysquad"! Instead hearing of smashed skulls we enjoy a Strawberry Gin Smash. Like always very informative and exciting to listen. Cheers Kevin!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Just trying to keep it fresh 😜

Love how you're really expanding your history topics for the videos. Really makes the channel worth following

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! I like to keep it fresh and step out of my comfort zone now and again.

I knew about the story of beer, and because of where I have lived I definetly knew the culture of the moonshiners and American whiskey. But gin had always been something I read about in some of the classics. Nice to learn the story of another drink. And that there were those who considered it a social ill too. And to see it come full circle.

Thanks for the informative, energetic, and entertaining video. I never think much of distilled spirits, but the history story you give about gin is a reason I love your history stories so much. Cheers from Texas.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening again David & your support as always 👍🏻

Another great video from The History Squad. Thank you so much for all of the hard work you put into your research. It is vital to have people like you on KZread. Cheers!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 👍🏻

Well! Now I know all about Gin! I had no idea of all the tie ins like 'Dutch Courage' and had never even heard of whiskey barrel gin! I must try it! Also, I absolutely love all of Kevin's facial expressions while he tells us his story! Thanks!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Haha, cheers Sarah 😂

I watch many history presenters. Kevin, you're the best!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Gosh, how lovely, thanks Jim 👍🏻

Great video! The juniper is good for repelling mosquitos, so Gin is a must during the summer months for safety reasons.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Haha, brilliant! I'll be sure to have a bottle on standby for just that purpose next summer 👍🏻

@kenbiemac337

Жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad I'm sure its a myth, but a believable one.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

@@kenbiemac337 Well it's one I'm prepared to put to the test 😜 purely for research of course.

@lindsaydrewe8219

Жыл бұрын

Is that why it was so popular in the British colonies in the East? Or a bloody good excuse😁

@graememorrison333

Жыл бұрын

I thought it was the quinine* in the tonic you mix gin with, but I'm happy to go with your theory! *Or maybe that staves off malaria. Anyway, something something to do with mosquitoes...

The importance of juniper berries in Roman Judea is highlighted in the documentary Life Of Brian, if anyone's interested.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

😜 absolutely

Thank you for the history lesson on Gin. cheers! 😊

Greetings once again from nova Scotia, thanks Kevin, I enjoyed that. I learned some fascinating history, and had fun to boot. My best to you both, cheers. Arthur

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Arthur!

You have a hidden gem of a channel here. Awesome story telling, very charming and informative.Keep it up and wish you the best, you will see more success very soon. :)

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks Taylor, I appreciate that 👍🏻

I never knew the history of gin ran this deep. Thanks for the story! I will think it over again the next time when I'll have a glass.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Love Kevin Hicks's voice, so calming but informative. First video I watched of him was with a longbow at Warick castle. He should be on TV.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

How lovely, thank you!

@calebswanson462

Жыл бұрын

Very thoughtfull

Interesting history. Thanks, Kevin. 🙂❤

My Gramps from my moms side was from Dundurn, never got to meet him as he passed in his late 20's. Another great presentation. Thank you!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Steve 👍

Love your channel, always interesting and well researched, keep them coming

Thank you for sharing

So informative and interesting? Thank you 😊

@4:00 thanks for sharing the cool art as always. How enchanting ^^

Beautifully done as always sir. God bless.

cheers sir just great.

What a fascinating history lesson on a much enjoyed spirit and skilfully presented. Thank you 🙏

Once again! Brilliant story-telling.

Great video really enjoyed it cheers indeed.

GREAT video, thanks!

Cheers mate! A great historical video. Thanks for sharing

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

Never knew I needed to know about the history of Gin until you started telling the story. Completely captivated!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Haha, cheers Sam, every day is a learning day 👍🏻

You should go to Halifax and film the history of India Pale Ale at the Alexander Keith Brewery. Went there in 2003, and the history and experience has never been forgotten.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Oooh I like a drop of IPA, I might have to add that one to my list 😜

How very interesting thanks for the Video.

Always knew Gin was a big British Empire drink but never knew why, thanks Kevin.

As always your videos are always so amazing. Cheers

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

Great video Kevin

excellent Kevin

That was intoxicating history

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Haha, I like it 😜

Thank you Kevin. I have just started watching your channel and find your Historical information entertaining, informative and educational.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

That's great to hear, thanks Andrew 👍🏻

Nice, another amazing informative lesson, and delivered so eloquently. Can't wait for the next one.

TV quality as with every video iv seen with this guy, that was fascinating, iv got a lot of binge watching to do

@thehistorysquad

3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much! Welcome to the channel 👍🏻

An excellent vid ,again thks kev. 👍

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

What a wonderful history of gin. And *good onya* for promoting a local distiller that's making a splash on the world market. That's why we love The History Squad.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Cheers! Credit where it's due, that Oaked Gin is something else...I just had to treat myself to a bottle 👍🏻

This is a step away from normal. still fascinating. Thank you.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Indeed, I like to keep it fresh and step out of my comfort zone now and again. 👍🏻

Well done it was very informative thank you Kevin

That was fantastic storytelling. Cheers 🍻. What is so rewarding is i bought some of this blackfox mustard gin about 6 months ago. And, I agree, it is absolutely awesome.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Excellent, their Oaked Gin is something else too 👍🏻

@MarkHansen1990

Жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad i am looking forward to trying it next.

very interesting Kevin.

Thanks For This Brilliant Video From Blue

Thank you

exactly what i was looking for, thank you kindly.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Excellent, glad it was helpful....cheers!

Texan I am, and west Texas has millions of acres of cedar trees (Texas juniper). I was recently googling curiously, found out I can eat the little cedar berries or juniper berries, but they are pretty bitter tasting. And the Indian tribes used the cedar trees for all sorts things. They made tea out of the berries and leaves, had other medicinal things too. They even smoked the cedar leaves! 😅 I forgot what the smoking does but the article I read didn’t really say anything about hallucinogen or getting high. Fast forward now I’ve been looking for a Texas company that makes “Texas” gin using only our native “Texas cedar” juniper berries because I am a typical blustery, braggadocious Texan and I would go find all the Brits I could and brag about Texas Gin if I could find some. hahaha but I don’t think anyone makes it yet

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

Sounds like a missed opportunity 😜

very interesting Kevin, thanks mate...

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome

Great channel. Glad i discovered you today.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Garlic Gorrilla - I love that handle LOL. Welcome to the channel 👍🏻

I love your spirited content. Very glad I subscribed.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

😜 nice pun, thanks!

Great video. Who knew gin had such a history.

Cheers!!

Great video! Nice to see your content expanding, and excellent production. Keep up the amazing work.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton! I appreciate that 👍🏻

WOW! Another amazing video! I was mostly ignorant about gin, but now I am educated (more or less) 😬

I was an alcoholic for 11 years, luckily I never got round to gin, too expensive for me 😄 never fancied a hangover from juniper berries either.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Lucky you weren't around in the 18th century when it was cheaper than beer eh? All the best 👍🏻

Kevin, you kick butt.

What a great pod cast keep em coming bro

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Cheers! Will do!

Another lovely episode: this channel/station, whatever… NEVER disappoints!!

@thehistorysquad

Ай бұрын

Cheers Susan 👍

Kevin, nicely elucidated as usual. I am not much of a drinker at all; but a high quality gin made with local herbs + elder flower tonic is exquisite.

That stained glass window is awesome!

Great story-telling... Again!!!...

@thehistorysquad

9 ай бұрын

Thanks again!

Great video! Very informative. I found it fascinating. Keep up the great content, please!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do 👍🏻

Thank you I love the way you tell history. Informative and fun! God bless you and yours

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks

nice one team Hicks. Very interesting :-)

Really loved the last few episodes. It was awesome seeing you at our National Parks! Thank you for all you do!

Great channel. TY. I remember my nan always had a big bottle of beefeater gin.

Very interesting. One of the big controversies of the day is legalization of drugs. Useful to think about the history of drug use and how various policies played out.

You hit the Gin Kevin! Cheers!

Hi again Kevin. A quick question if I may? Throughout the ages Armies have had various methods of upholding law, order and discipline within the ranks. Today for example you have the military police. In Wellingtons time you have the dreaded provost's. So how was order and discipline upheld in the English army during the hundred years war? Did you have designated enforcers, or was the common soldier expected to uphold the standards himself? You may of gone over this before, but if you haven't, maybe this could be a good topic for a future video. Thanks again. 👍👍

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Yes it's a good suggestion for sure Jack, I'll take it onboard and add it to my list. 👍🏻

Cheers Kev. Very enjoyable bit of history, but Gin isn't my favourite tipple ever since i got drunk on it in my late teens at a works Christmas do. I was so bad the whole world was spinning and my mum had to put a bucket next to my bed. The smell was horrendous!! I also love the fact i can relate to where you are. I used to deliver to Pepsico on the industrial estate there in Saskatoon. Nowt as grand as gin though eh mate!! Keep up with the excellent work fella!! great entertainment, i wouldn't mind paying a license for your show old chum!!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Haha, cheers Kev, I think most of us have been in that position at some point in our lives. If you're really interested, you can support the channel through Patreon, the link is in the video description. 👍🏻

@briandoyle667

Жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad will do fella

I've only just discovered this channel and it's absolutely brilliant!! I'm learning something new every day.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it Beanie, thanks & welcome aboard!

Amazing video!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Wasn’t expecting to hear Enniskillen in a video from you about gin!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Haha, I'm just full of surprises 😜

I learned that my great-great grandfather, in his old age, was listed according to the census as a "beerhouse keeper". I wondered why he wasn't called a pub keeper, and read that beerhouses were only licensed to sell beer in an attempt to lower beer prices and divert the public from drinking strong spirits, mainly gin.

i love gin, and i love your video. soooo nice

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! A good combination eh? 😊

@TWOCOWS1

Жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad deffinately

I love this subject I never would’ve thought this would be something you covered and this is something I actually know nothing about so cool to learn!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Haha, I like to dip into some odd topics sometimes, it keeps it fresh. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

Great episode Kevin, Slings are delish shout out to Julie

Wow you are a great story teller, all of your videos grab me, this one included. I think I'll celebrate with gin and tonic. Thanks for all the stories.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Haha, cheers Alex 👍🏻

Kevin, this is so interesting. I love early science and medicine. Thanks.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Years ago I was watching an emisode of James Burke's Connections show on my local PBS station, and it was about how Gin and Tonic helped prevent malaria in Malaysia and Burma. Another great video.

Cheers! 🍹

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

🤣

Cheers,mate! Tim

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

That's an interesting angle. The fact is though if she was not at court, but in her own home, I'm almost certain she wouldn't figure in popular history. A brief search on Google doesn't turn up much. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

Nice one Kevin go easy on the Jin lol 👌

We really enjoyed your story, you're a great story teller, 😀😊, thank you

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, glad you liked it 👍🏻

Cheers Fine Sir !

I could only wish that I could have had a teacher like you, maybe I could have fallen in love with all history earlier....but you prove that learning has no age limit and its super cool that my favorite youtuber is a charming man that dresses in period costumes and teaches me little things that I never would have known. AND he is a war veteran and I would just like to thank him for his service and for all the knowledge that he shares with us.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, you're very kind! I try to read all of the comments here and especially appreciate that one. 👍🏻

Cheers Kevin! I live in Texas, and it's even hotter than usual this summer, but a Bombay Sapphire and tonic really helps make it bearable. Have a great day!

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

Sounds great! Stay cool 👍🏻

There's always been animosity between England and France!.. I love you channel ..!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Oh yes, it goes way back. Cheers Mike 👍🏻

Awesome history. My friend (a plumber) bought an old bakers in a mews shop just off the North Circular Road in London, found a still hidden behind a wall. Now he's a Plumber who makes Gin. The name? Old Bakery Gin of course!! They've done really well with it.

@thehistorysquad

10 ай бұрын

Oh wow! I love that entrepreneurial spirit 😜 Might be worth a film to help him out when we're next in the uk 👍🏻

Gin isn't my drink of choice but your knowledge of its history and the ability to tie in some military history kept me entertained.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Good to hear that, cheers!

I live in Saskatoon. It sort of blows my mind that this is "right on" your doorstep! Great video! I had heard a bit about people drinking gin for the health benefits a couple centuries ago, so good to get some more info on that! Love your videos, you always seem find a new angle to tell the story from.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Justin, it's something I enjoy 👍🏻

@fangslaughter1198

Жыл бұрын

Hello from Swift Current. I lived in Stoon for 20 years. ❤

This is so well explained, with such good oratory and so many richness of interpretation and detail that i got hooked until the end. That's a professor speaking, not some silly fool of a digital influencer... Awsome class, professor... Cheers from Brazil! 🏳+BR

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks Luis, that's very kind. I'm glad you enjoyed the vid 👍🏻

I have had many jobs in my life, presently bartender is prescient. This is wonderful!