Distiller Notes
No. 209 Kosher-for-Passover Gin has a citrus backbone with an herbal undertone due to the addition of California bay leaf from Mt. Veeder in Napa Valley. First across the palate are the high citrus notes and a sweetness that is attributed to the sugar cane base spirit. Mid-palate, more savory flavors evolve with bay leaf and juniper at the forefront. As the gin passes the palate, spice notes of cassia and pepper become prominent.
Proof: 92
Enjoying an enthusiastic resurgence in modern cocktail culture, Gin, a.k.a. ‘Dutch Courage,’ was originally touted as a 16th century cure for cowardice and stomach ailments. Arguably the broadest and most dynamic category of spirits in terms of flavor profiles and production styles, Gin is a distilled grain spirit that derives its primary flavor from juniper berries and secondary flavors from a dazzling array of spices, herbs, fruits and botanicals. It is both produced and enjoyed all around the world and is most commonly mixed into cocktails such as the Martini or simply added to tonic water.