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Craft Gins
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Often called New Western or New American, this newer style of gin has no legal or geographic laws. Essentially, any gin that doesn’t fall in another category fits here. Distillers may put their own twist on the classic style, and while juniper is always used, it’s not always the dominant flavor. This style is gaining popularity worldwide, especially here in the U.S.
Often called New Western or New American, this newer style of gin has no legal or geographic laws. Essentially, any gin that doesn’t fall in another category fits here. Distillers may put their own twist on the classic style, and while juniper is always used, it’s not always the dominant flavor. This style is gaining popularity worldwide, especially here in the U.S.
Here's a sampler of some of our favorite craft gins:
Aria Portland Dry Gin: This full-bodied, juniper-forward gin from Portland, Oregon, balances ten classic botanicals for both depth and complexity.
Want to try it in a cocktail? Make A Night at the Opera!
Hendricks’s Gin: This premium Scottish gin is infused with cucumber, roses and eleven other botanicals to create a smooth and distinctive balance.
Roku Gin: More than a century in the making, this soft, round and subtly sweet gin from Japan is distilled with six distinctly Japanese botanicals.
Want to try it in a cocktail? Make a Sakura Special!
Gray Whale Gin: Crafted locally in Sebastopol, this gin is made with botanicals responsibly sourced from California, and every bottle supports ocean conservation.
Malfy Gin: Distilled in Italy with botanicals like Sicilian pink grapefruit and Amalfi Coast lemons, these one-of-a-kind gins are fresh, bright and flavorful.
Want to try it in a cocktail? Make a Spring Break!
