Gin Collection

Aviation is a craft gin from Portland, Oregon. It uses seven botanicals - cardamom, coriander, French lavender, anise seed, sarsaparilla, juniper, and two kinds of orange peel - with the juniper more in the background campared to other gins. 97 pts. - Wine Enthusiast

42%abv

Barr Hill Gin is the acclaimed partnership of career beekeeper Todd Hardie and distiller Ryan Christiansen. The concept was to combine bees and distilling. Pine notes leap from the liquid when poured. Heavy doses of juniper immediately evident. The juniper top notes dissipate and you're still left with a robust pine-forward juniper, with hints of pine blossom and dried fir needles. On the palate you will immediately notice the viscosity of the spirit. It is luscious and surprisingly robust. There's a touch of real wildflower honey flavor with green leafiness on the mid-palate. The finish is quite long, very warm with a pleasant richness still left on the tongue. - The Gin Is In, 5 stars

For their Tom Cat Gin, Vermont-based Caledonia Spirits takes their Barr Hill Gin and rests it in New American Oak barrels. The gin itself is a rather simple gin whose ingredients work to great effect. It starts with grain neutral spirit. It adds only juniper as a botanical. It is then sweetened with raw honey. That's it. The sweetening invokes an old style of gin known as "Old Tom" wherein gin was sweetened. It is moderately sweet to the palate. With a buckwheat honey flavor, the juniper is creamy and piney. Hints of orange butter, pine blossom, vanilla, butterscotch and toffee all emerge. Tom Cat Gin is rich and unctuous. - The Gin Is In, 5 stars

Founded in 1863, Beefeater is still made in the heart of London. With big juniper character and strong citrus notes, this is a classic London Dry gin that has stood the test of time.

44%abv

Producer's notes: Distinctive aromas of chamomile, honeysuckle and pomelo combine to give a fresh and fragrant gin. A distinctively light and floral gin, with a touch of sweetness. 40%abv

Bombay is a popular, classic London dry gin with strong juniper flavors and a powerful dry finish. Excellent for a G&T.

Ten botanicals are used in Bombay Sapphire: almond, lemon peel, liquorice, juniper berries, orris root, angelica, coriander, cassia, cubeb, and grains of paradise. This gives the gin a more floral aroma and taste than some other gins, while the "vapor infusion" distillation process used by Bombay Sapphire gives it a somewhat lighter, crisper character than other gins. 47%abv

Founded in the 18th century, Boodles is said to have been the favorite gin of Winston Churchill. It uses nine botanicals including, unusually, nutmeg, rosemary and sage. It has a distinctive floral nose and lingering juniper flavor with a clean finish. 45.2%abv

Distilled Dry Gin Bacur owes its unique character to the botanicals used to produce it. Juniper berries, sage leaves and lemon zest are left to macerate in a solution of water and alcohol for a long time; after that, double distillation takes place, clearing the liquid from possible unwanted hints and leading to an elegant distillate with a fine, clean bouquet. The final features of this Gin are deeply related to its components, and its quality and complexity depend not only on the quantity of plants used, but also on the conditions in which aromatic compounds are extracted from each of them. - Producer's notes

40%abv

This fragrant American-style Gin stays true to the Breckenridge ideals of mouthfeel and flavor, through maceration and botanical basket distillation. A delicate harmony of 11 botanicals layer the Gin throughout the spirit; a full-body juniper lies at the forefront, bright citrus and complementary undertones of spice give a nod to the beauty that's created when flowery aromas meet comforting spices. - Producer's notes

45%abv

Broker's Gin is very flavorful and very bright. Sweet bright citrus on the nose, and a bright dose of juniper as well. Possibly a hint of spice and florals around the edges, but it maintains a straightforward classic approach with a nice bit of juniper character. - The Gin is In

47%abv

Brooklyn Gin is a craft spirit made in New York with fresh citrus peels and hand-cracked juniper. Brooklyn uses locally purchased fruit and 100% corn grown in upstate New York. It is fresh, complex, and flavorful. It's good enough to drink on its own and is an excellent mixer as well. 40%abv

The twelve botanicals in Bulldog Gin are sourced from eight countries. Three of those are unique to Bulldog: Chinese lotus leaves, Turkish white poppy and Chinese dragon eye. This blend helps lend this English gin a supremely smooth and balanced flavor with a crisp finish. 40%abv

Produce at it?€?s Chateau de Bonbonnet estate in the Cognac region of France, Citadel is a melange of nineteen botanicals. All juniper is grown on the estate: it is a true chateau-to-bottle gin. Citadelle exudes delicate aromas of fresh flowers highlighted by more assertive citric scents. On the palate, the juniper cedes to spiciness. Well balanced, it is elegant and soft, with a nice equilibrium between intensity and finesse. 44% abv. ?€?Spirit of the Year?€? at the 2017 World Spirit Awards

Nose: Green juniper is front and center. Lemon zest and mandarin aromas highlight the strong citrus here as well. A hint of fennel seed and winter savory lend some depth. But overall, Citadelle Jardin d'Ete smells simply like a citrus-forward gin.

Flavor: The palate is where the melon shines. Yuzu, sour lemon and tangerine early. Mid-palate, pine juniper emerges as well as a pungent, rich hint of Canteloupe and stone fruit. The rich fruit is deepened by an evolving background note of juniper and the bevy of spices. Nutmeg, angelica, cubeb and licorice come to mind?but there is a lot of complexity here.

Finish: Moderately long. The heat is very light. Sipped, it almost seems too mild to be a full proof gin. On the back of the palate cubeb and licorice lead as notes of melon, tangerine and orange peel gently fade. - The Gin is In

41.5%abv

Darnly's View Spiced Gin is made in Scotland and distilled in smail batches with juniper and a unique blend of spice botanicals, including nutmeg and cinnamon. You'll find spice and toffee aromas with cinamon, nutmet and pepper on the palate. 42.7%abv

Through the years PJ Rigney has taken many journeys. From the rural wilds of Drumshanbo to the mountains of Macedonia, to the Eastern Province of Zhejiang, China, where each of 12 intriguing botanicals were added to PJ Rigney's secret tabernacle.During his travels, The Curious Mind came upon the rustic Sardinian country village of Siniscola. The local people introduced him to the "Sa pompia" or Citrus monstruosa. The result of this discovery is a novel expression of Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin with subtle hints of Sardinian Citrus. - Producer's notes

43%abv

Gunpowder Irish Gin is well-balanced and smooth, while delivering substantial flavour. There is a multi-layered character with no individual botanical shouting above the juniper, with the flavours all being brought together by the unifying tea flavours. It's a traditional gin with a twist, and the combination of juniper, citrus, spice, star anise and tea make for a distinctive and exciting product. Garnish Suggestion: Red Grapefruit. - Paul Jackson, 2017, The Gin Guide

43%abv

Empress 1908 is a Canadian gin made in British Columbia. It uses eight organic botanicals, one of which is butterfly pea blossom, which gives the gin a vivid indigo blue color. However, when citrus or tonic is added to the gin, the color turns from indigo to a soft pink. The palate is citrusy with noticeable grapefruit notes. While a unique product, it is also an excellent gin. Gluton free.

42.5%abv

Farmer's Organic Gin is made in small batches from carefully selected botanicals and the purest non-GMO grains. Providing a pristinely clean palette for the artful infusion of botanicals, the distillate is made from sustainably farmed grain grown in the U.S. Certified organic by the USDA, Farmer's Gin possesses a complexity and unique taste profile due to its remarkably balanced selection of botanicals, including juniper, elderflower, lemongrass, coriander, and angelica root. - Producer's notes

46.7%abv

Juniper and bright spice on the nose, some floral hints as well. Mild, fresh, hints of lavender and cream on the close. Nice, smells a touch contemporary in style, but the presence of juniper is immediately detectable. The flavor is actually rich and thick, it spreads thickly and evenly throughout the palate. Florals on the front. Viscous citrus, bright juniper build in the mid palate, - The Gin is In

45%abv

Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin is a rare specimen indeed. It is distilled with whole oranges. Further, Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin establishes itself as quintessentially Australian with its use of some local ingredients. Tasmanian Pepperberry (also appears in Botanic Australis and Never Never's Southern Strength) adds a warmth and spice. Again, lemon myrtle makes an appearance as a stand in for traditional lemon. The rest of the botanicals includes several contemporary style gin standbys, like cardamom and lavender. All are distilled on a base of local grain spirit and diluted with local Yarra Valley water. - The Gin is In

37.8%abv

Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin is a rare specimen indeed. It is distilled with whole oranges. Further, Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin establishes itself as quintessentially Australian with its use of some local ingredients. Tasmanian Pepperberry (also appears in Botanic Australis and Never Never's Southern Strength) adds a warmth and spice. Again, lemon myrtle makes an appearance as a stand in for traditional lemon. The rest of the botanicals includes several contemporary style gin standbys, like cardamom and lavender. All are distilled on a base of local grain spirit and diluted with local Yarra Valley water. - The Gin is In

43.8%abv

Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin is a rare specimen indeed. It is distilled with whole oranges. Further, Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin establishes itself as quintessentially Australian with its use of some local ingredients. Tasmanian Pepperberry (also appears in Botanic Australis and Never Never's Southern Strength) adds a warmth and spice. Again, lemon myrtle makes an appearance as a stand in for traditional lemon. The rest of the botanicals includes several contemporary style gin standbys, like cardamom and lavender. All are distilled on a base of local grain spirit and diluted with local Yarra Valley water. - The Gin is In

41.5%abv

Gray Whale Gin is very on trend in terms of a modern turn towards herbal, savory gins. However, there's a balance here that keeps it from being a one-note herbal gin. The mint is subtle and present, but not overwhelming. The almond does a lot of heavy lifting and adds some base notes to a gin that is botanically heavy on the lighter, more volatile side. - The Gin is In

43%abv