Gin & Genever Reviews

Bright amber color. Spicy aromas of fine furniture, lavender studded caramel, cinnamon candies, licorice, ginseng, and allspice dram with a velvety, vibrant, fruity medium body and a warming, nuanced, medium-long cracked juniper, eucalyptus-vanilla, gardenia incense, creme de violette, fresh cut grass, and good n plenty candies finish. A delicious and complex, spice-bomb of a barrel-aged gin that will add a hybrid of bourbon and gin flavors to your cocktail repertoire.

Awards: 2018 Best Barrel Aged Gin

Clear color. Attractive, floral aromas and flavors of orange blossom, yellow rose and lavender waters, a cornucopia of ripe tropical fruits, ginger bubblegum, and cardamon herbed fennel with a silky, soft, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth, complex, very long finish that exhibits accents of spiced fruit and carrot cakes, nutskin, edible flowers, and flour wedding cookies finish. A superb floral, Asian-accented gin with instant appeal and great versatility.

Clear color. Fresh aromas of cracked juniper, douglas fir, lemon zest, and cardamom with a satiny, vibrant, dryish light-to-medium body and a tingling, interesting, medium-long lime oil and white pepper finish. A super solid London Dry with crisp acidity and classic style.

Clear color. Inviting aromas of tajin, mixed peppercorns, fresh pineapple, white flowers, and pine sap with a satiny, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tingling, interesting, cheery cardamom, lime peel, anise, dried ginger, and angelica finish. A cardamom dominated gin for exotic cocktails.

Clear color. Aromas and flavors of dried citrus, juniper honeycomb, powdered milk, and dusty herb cabinet with a silky, vibrant, dryish medium-to-full body and a tingling, engaging, long finish displaying notes of pine sap and blossom, honeyed herbs, and sweet spices finish. A well rounded gin that makes its grain base heard.

Clear color. Aromas and flavors of violet, spiced and marinated root vegetables, fennel, and juniper jelly and piney herbs with a silky, bright, dryish medium body and a warming, stimulating, long finish with suggestions of honeyed citrus peels and peaches, vanilla tapioca, pink peppercorns, and floral gum finish. A delightfully flavorful and poised gin that gratifies instantly.

Clear color. Citrusy aromas of lemon and lime zest, turkish delight, sumac, and fragrant orchid with a round, bright, dryish light-to-medium body and a warming, interesting, medium-long sarsaparilla, horehound, and celery finish. A rich, weighty, martini-worthy gin with exotic root flavors.

Bright gold color. Inviting aromas and flavors of honey drizzled wheat biscuit, tobacco, frankincense, cocoa butter, allspice, and clove with a slightly chewy, crisp, fruity medium body and a hot, thought-provoking, long finish that exhibits impressions of toasted marshmallow, date nut bread, lemongrass, ginger-peach tea, juniper, cinnamon, and cedar finish. A delectable barrel-aged genever for slow sipping and carefully crafted cocktails.

Clear color. Aromas of fresh lemon and grapefruit, aniseed, fresh pine cone, and clove with a velvety, crisp, dryish light body and a tingling, long peppermint nougat, pink peppercorns, sesame seed, and white tea finish. A fresh, smooth and pleasing gin that is an excellent choice for all manner of classic cocktails.

Clear color. Fresh aromas of green papaya, spring peas, graphite, rosehip, and geranium with a satiny, crisp, dryish light body and a warming, complex, medium-long bergamot, cardamom, coriander, licorice, fennel fronds, and violet finish. A perfect springtime gin with loads of fresh, green flavors.

Clear color. Aromas of oatmeal, parmesan rinds, and earl grey with a satiny, crisp, dryish full body and a tingling, brisk spruce tips, black pepper, and cream cheese frosting finish. A very smooth gin.

Clear color. Interesting, inviting aromas and flavors of beet, green tomato, carrot, and celery smoothie, spicy lemon frosted white cake, geranium, licorice candy, grass, and caraway and rosemary with a velvety, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a tingling, intricate, long finish with touches of citrus cupcake and sweet and peppery spices finish. A fun, savory, lemony gin that is sure to please.

Clear color. Vegetal aromas and flavors of tinned green beans, cardamom, bok choy in sesame oil, bouquet in a vase, lemon supremes in cream, dried capsicum peppers, and black pepper with a satiny, soft, dryish light-to-medium body and a peppery, medium-length finish. A fiery navy strength gin with a funky nose and floral palate.

Brilliant clear color. Citrusy aromas of lemon verbena, white pepper, cracked juniper, and lime peel with a silky, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light body and a peppery, interesting, medium-length bay leaf, orange flower, lavender, black tea, castelvetrano olive, and vanilla taffy finish. A nice peppery, delicate and herbal gin that will make a great martini.

Clear color. Interesting aromas and flavors of good n’ plenty candy, spice cake, citrus cream, and flax raisin bread with a satiny, bright, dryish medium body and a tingling, refreshing, long finish with suggestions of juniper honey, spiced dried fruits, and sweet cream finish. A wonderfully silky and creamy gin that will play nicely in cocktails and shine on its own.

Clear color. Clean aromas of aloe, lemon oil, lime peel, and green olive with a silky, bright, dry-yet-fruity light body and a tingling, brisk white pepper, soursop, and grapefruit finish. A mild but peppery gin for summer refreshers and gin purists.

Clear color. Fresh, exotic aromas of lemongrass, galangal, fresh red bell pepper, green olive, green apple, fennel, and peppermint-basil with a satiny, dryish full body and a long cracked peppercorn, mustard seed, and fresh juniper shrub finish. A delightfully fresh gin packed with notes of fresh herbs; a springtime delight.

Clear color. Fresh aromas of fresh juniper berries, spruce tips, mixed citrus rinds, and lavender with a velvety, vibrant, dryish medium body and a warming, complex, long fennel seed, fondant, white peppercorns, honeydew melon, and angelica finish. A full-flavored classic dry gin that nails the style; an excellent gin-lovers gin.

Bright gold color. Funky aromas of sourdough starter, parmesan rind, tomato-herb focaccia, plantain peel, black beans, and spent dill with a satiny, bright, fruity medium body and a peppery, delightful, buoyant green peppercorn, banana soufflé, juniper, lemon peel, and caramel finish. A funky barrel-aged gin for shaking up the night.

Clear color. Fresh aromas of lime zest, black pepper, rose, and cucumber spa water with a silky, vibrant, dry light-to-medium body and a peppery, appealing, medium-long lemon pepper and juniper finish. A solid navy strength gin for all the classic punches.

Clear color. Spicy aromas and flavors of licorice and lemon lozenge, herbal honey, pepper jelly, and dusty earthy spices with a silky, soft, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a warming, interesting, medium-long finish with impressions of anisette cookie, almond brittle, creamy bread pudding, and peppercorns finish. A very nicely balanced gin with a grainy backbone.

Clear color. Aromas and flavors of fresh pine, bison grass, and lemon balm with a satiny, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a warming, medium-length finish with notes of peppercorns and fresh cut herbs finish. A nicely spicy and herbal gin with a super-fresh quality.

Clear color. Fresh, minty aromas and flavors of chicklets gum, juniper, tonic water, fresh ginger, and dried rose petal with a satiny, crisp, dry light body and an effortless, medium-length finish. A refreshing, standby gin that is perfect for tonics.

Clear color. Herbal aromas of ground dried ginger, halvah, za’atar, pine cone, and lavender with a supple, soft, dry-yet-fruity light body and a polished, medium-length peppermint gum, cumin, clove, rose, and fresh cut grass finish. A nicely spiced gin.

Clear color. Aromas of peppermint, gingerbread, aloe, sasparilla, cumin, cardamom, and hot peppers with a silky, bright, fruity light-to-medium body and a peppery, intriguing, medium-to-long fruit cocktail, peppermint Tic Tacs, rooibos tea, and cinnamon candies finish. A spicy gin for commanding cocktails.

Clear color. Aromas and flavors of lemon-poppyseed scone, water lily, orange candies, and nut oil with a satiny, crisp, dry light-to-medium body and a warming, breezy finish. A solid citrus-forward gin.

Clear color. Creamy aromas of cream cheese frosting, douglas fir, and rising bread with a supple, soft, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a warming, refreshing, breezy tea with cream and sugar, buttermilk, black pepper, bay leaf, and juniper finish. A super creamy gin that will play well in sweeter cocktails.

Clear color. Interesting aromas of rosewater, cucumber, juniper confiture, and leather conditioner with a round, crisp, dryish light-to-medium body and a warming, elegant, very long fresh pine, honey, white tic Tacs, angel food cake, and grapefruit marmalade finish. A wonderfully concentrated gin for poignant cocktails with depth.

Clear color. Interesting aromas and flavors of spiced cajeta and potato, black licorice, piney herbs, grass and straw, and putty and horse blanket with a silky, soft, dryish light body and a tingling, stimulating, medium-long finish with accents of saffron-tumeric-paprika salt rub, pickled carrots and citrus, and citrus powder candy finish. A very interesting, exotically spicy gin for craft cocktails.

Clear color. Funky aromas of lemon verbena, fallen lemon, malt, and elmer’s glue with a satiny, bright, dryish light-to-medium body and a peppery, brisk cracked juniper, peppercorns, powdered sugar, and straw finish. A solid gin for mixing.

Clear color. Fresh aromas of greenhouse, cedar, clove, yuzu, ginger beer, and aloe with a satiny, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light body and a warming, delightful, medium-length geranium, cardamom, and menthol finish. A botanical fresh-from-the-garden gin with a heavy cardamom presence; mix with pleasure.

Clear color. Earthy aromas of tomatillo paper, aji amarillo, and vanilla blossoms with a satiny, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a tingling, interesting, cheery aspen leaf, honey-lemon, cinnamon tisane, and coriander finish. An interesting gin with a peppery swagger.

Clear color. Savory aromas of tomato, sesame cucumber salad, diced jalapeño, and cilantro with a satiny, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light body and a tingling, charming, buoyant pico de gallo, dried juniper berries, lime zest, and tangerine finish. An atypical but successful gin with loads of savory flavors that will make for fun and interesting cocktails.

Clear color. Earthy, spicy aromas and flavors of licorice frosting, sage and peppery spices, juniper and pine, and vanilla with a silky, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a warming, intriguing, medium-to-long finish that exhibits notes of fruit stripe gum, orange gelatin, and minerals finish. An intriguing gin with a nice balance of fruit, botanicals, mild texture, and warmth.

Clear color. Candied aromas and flavors of orange hi-c, lime sorbet, dried mint, and orange creamsicle with a supple, crisp, fruity light-to-medium body and a tingling, breezy finish with notes of green peppercorn and taffy finish. An orangey gin for summer coolers.

Clear color. Green, woody aromas and flavors of fresh cut pine, dusty herbs and tea leaves, citrus buttercream frosting, and lemongrass and polished and painted wood with a satiny, bright, dryish medium body and a tingling, intriguing, long finish with nuances of menthol-mint lozenge, eucalyptus honey, and schechuan button finish. A very green, grassy, herbal gin for adventurous cocktails.

Bright reddish mahogany color. Fruity aromas and flavors of milk chocolate cherry bon bons, dark berry preserves, spicy pomegranate chutney, and pineapple upside down and banana nut muffin with a glycerous, vibrant, off-dry medium-to-full body and an elegant, medium-long finish that presents suggestions of choke cherry jam on raisin rye toast, wet cedar, molasses licorice cookie, and mint herbal tea finish. A pure, fruity, lightly herbal sloe gin that will mix brilliantly.

Pale straw color. Aromas of lemon poppyseed scone, banana taffy, pecan, and vanilla pods with a velvety, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a warming, appealing, medium-length juniper, violet candy, orange Julius, and caraway finish. A solid genever for anytime sipping.

Clear color. Piney aromas of douglas fir, citrus leaves, and geranium with a velvety, bright, fruity light-to-medium body and a silky, easy lemon tea and white peppercorn finish. A velvety and mild gin for easy-drinking cocktails.

Clear color. Aromas of ginger beer, lime cordial, cedar, and fallen plum with a velvety, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a peppery, interesting, easy lemon zest, spice cake, cinnamon tisane, and chai tea finish. A zesty gin that will play very well in cooler month cocktails.

Clear color. Savory aromas of thyme, oregano, pine, cinnamon, lemon-poppyseed, and sumac with a bright, fruity light body and a warming, fast pine nuts, coffee yogurt, navel orange, and rose scented sugar finish. An understated, savory and creamy gin to add a crafty touch to stirred cocktails.

Clear color. Pungent aromas of melted wax and plastic, overripe pears and plantain, dusty herbs, and cane stalk and leaves with a soft, dryish light-to-medium body and a hot, eccentric, medium-length honeyed juniper, pepper and mineral dusts, water in copper put, and hints of latex and acetone finish. A fiery, moonshiney, cachaça-like gin for punches.

Clear color. Aromas of kiwi salad, cilantro, oregano, limeade concentrate, and cornichon with a satiny, vibrant, fruity medium body and a warming, breezy lime flavored Italian ice, prosecco, mixed peppercorns, and juniper berries finish. A tart and citrusy gin for summer punches.

Clear color. Funky aromas and flavors of brie rinds, pumpkin seeds, whole sunflower seeds, and tomato with a round, bright, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, short finish manifesting notes of elotes, eucalyptus, stone pine liqueur, and stewed bananas finish. A funky, savory gin for cocktail play.

Clear color. Earthy aromas of fallen citrus, grilled asparagus, raisin bran, linoleum, spent rosemary, and potting soil with a silky, bright, dry-yet-fruity watery body and a peppery, breezy juniper and peppercorn finish. A funky genever-like gin for cocktail play.