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Schlichte Gin

Jan
22
Posted in Bottles of Gin 0
Juniper Spice Heat Citrus Floral
Gin Flavor Profile

Very strong juniper flavor with relatively minimal heat. Very simple flavor profile. It's juniper and all juniper.

Some gins are the perfect examples of their style. Plymouth is the classic example of Plymouth style gin and Schlichte is the classic example of the Steinhäger style. If you’re curious about the style’s baseline, we covered that a short while ago. This review is just about Schlichte. The first thing I noticed was the beautiful earthenware bottle. It stands out among the other glass bottles in any gin section where it appears. It seems distinctly “old world” and “throwback” just as itself. I opened, and the first thing I noticed was nearly nothing. No powerful aromas, just a subtle hint of [...]

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Cocktails for Christmas:the Pine Needle Press

Dec
24
Posted in Cocktails 0

Sorry, no video for today’s cocktail. But bare with me: this is a good one. Chris Grant of the now closed Belly in Portland, Oregon created the Pine Needle Press. 2 1/4-inch thick cucumber slices, one diced and one reserved as a garnish 1 1/2 ounces gin (I used Schlichte again) 3/4 ounces Douglas fir eau de vie 1/2 ounce lemon juice 1 ounce (barely) simple syrup Soda water This may sound crazy, especially as someone who drinks a lot of gin and tonics in the summer (especially garnished with cucumber), but this cocktail comes out strong on the cucumber [...]

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