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Gin from an American perspective, since 2009.
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Aviation Gin

Feb
16
Posted in Bottles of Gin 0
Juniper Spice Heat Citrus Floral
Gin Flavor Profile

A sippable gin with overt floral notes with a balanced citrus and juniper timbre. Hints of spice come to the surface more when sipped warm.

I’m not quite sure what I was expecting when I cracked open the bottle of Aviation gin. The bottle, the name, the styling: it all said “classic, London dry” to me. For those of you in the know already, it’s truly one of the new breed of American Dry. It is big and bold, but with the juniper in the background. It’s more of the bassist in this band. The citrus and the other flavors are in the front. I opened the bottle, and was struck by how floral it was. It reminded me of G’vine Floraison; however, upon tasting [...]

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Seneca Drums Gin

Jan
21
Posted in Bottles of Gin 5
Juniper Spice Heat Citrus Floral
Gin Flavor Profile

A floral gin that makes uses its grape base to compliment notes of clove, coriander and of course, juniper.

New Years Resolution: Maybe a bit more personal photography. At left, we have a lovely picture of Seneca Drums gin, a bottle that I purchased while in Buffalo celebrating the holiday season with family. I bought it because it was “local:” the Finger Lakes Distillery is about 45 minutes south of Rochester near Burdett. NY. I’d never seen it at my usual liquor store favorites in New York City, so I gave it a shot. I’d never had a gin from upstate, but considering how good the one from downstate was, I suppose I shouldn’t have been surprised. The first [...]

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Breucklen Gin

Nov
12
Posted in Bottles of Gin 2
Juniper Spice Heat Citrus Floral
Gin Flavor Profile

A relatively smooth citrus forward gin that have a more floral nose than the taste may suggest. Nice balance, although a bit sweeter than most.

I have been excited to try this gin since the day I read that two gin distilleries were opening in Brooklyn, NY.  The New Yorker in me was thrilled that a craft, seemingly regulated out of existence in urban areas, was coming back to the city I lived in.The gates opened this past spring, and a short couple of weeks ago I finally picked up a bottle. The first thing I noticed was the lovely bottle complete with a classy wax-sealed top. Anxious to try, I  grabbed a knife, slit the wax and poured myself a gin and tonic. The [...]

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G’vine Floraison

Aug
28
Posted in Bottles of Gin 4
Juniper Spice Heat Citrus Floral
Gin Flavor Profile

Bold and satisfying, but puts all of its eggs in the "Floral" basket. Hints of other flavors are very quiet.

I’ve reviewed Nouaison by G’vine previously, but my first G’vine gin love was Floraison. There is no more fragrant gin on the market. When you open the bottle of gin or take a sip of a drink with Floraison in it, the floral and fruity aroma hits you in the face. No, I’m serious. Its unmistakable- the blend of scents that reminds strongly of grapes (which is not coincidental, as the base is made from distilled grapes) and the taste hints of sweet baking spices and spring flowers, that linger. Floraison has a long refreshing finish that is unique among [...]

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Hendrick’s

May
04
Posted in Bottles of Gin 6
Juniper Spice Heat Citrus Floral
Gin Flavor Profile

A gin with a strong floral nose and a balanced taste.

This has to be one of the easiest reviews I could do. Hendrick’s has been one of my favorite gins since I was first introduced to the beverage. Its lighter on the Juniper, but it’s not completely absent. The high notes are cucumber and rose, and you’ll notice that savvy bartenders will garnish a Hendrick’s and tonic with a cucumber instead of a lime. The cucumber is a subtle taste, that blends in. It can be easily overpowered by either a strong tonic or lime juice. The rose stands out to me more. The floral notes are strong; however, not [...]

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