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Review: Sausalito Liquor Co. Marin Coastal Gin and Unsinkable Whiskeys

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The California operation launched last year with three spirits, a gin, a bourbon, and a rye. A somewhat brooding, “thinking-person’s” gin that will take some forethought and testing to properly cocktail with. The herbal aromas cling to the environment, giving the whiskey a lingering pungency. Thoughts follow.

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Review: As Above, So Below Sigil Gin

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And yes, there is a whiskey in the lineup. One of AASB’s intriguing products is their high desert dry American gin named Sigil. Native to the Santa Fe area are juniper and piñon, which grow in abundance and make a perfect gin base, according to Shoemaker. ” Let’s give it a try. The finish is lovely and lengthy.

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Review: Freeland Spirits Old Tom Gin

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Old Tom gin was popular in the eighteenth century and appears to be making something of a comeback today. That stated, there is no clear definition of what Old Tom gin actually is. It typically describes a gin that has added sugar or sweeteners and can spend time aging in wood. The flavors, however, are not tamed at all.

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Super-Premium Gin Has Struck a Chord With Millennial and Gen-Z Drinkers

VinePair

Until fairly recently, gin was considered an “old person’s drink” here in the U.S. The Covid-19 pandemic and its stay-at-home order only accelerated gin’s journey from professional back bars onto home bar carts nationwide, with volume sales swelling by 2.5 last year, gin continues to battle it out on American soil. in July 2017.

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The Top 10 Gins of 2023

Drinkhacker

As the weather warms up, a young man’s fancy turns of course to lighter fare, with gin one of the most essential pieces of the springtime cocktail puzzle. We sampled plenty of outstanding gins over the last year, and with this feature we profile the greatest hits of 2023. Need more picks? 30 (700ml) -CN 2. Always delightful.

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Gin Trends in 2024

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Once the star of the cocktail scene, gin has never regained momentum since vodka took off in recent decades. But based on the number of new craft gins and unique expressions hitting the market, and a few key gin acquisitions from major spirits players, the U.S. is warming to gin once again — for real this time.

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5 Spirit Advent Calendars For People Who Don’t Like Whiskey

The Whiskey Wash

Whilst we are, first and foremost, a whiskey website, we understand that whiskey isn’t for everyone. Luckily, there is a wide range of spirit advent calendars out there for people who don’t like whiskey. So, let’s take a look at some of the best spirit advent calendars for those who prefer not to drink whiskey.

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