{"product_id":"james-gin-california-dreamgin-700ml","title":"James Gin California Dreamgin' 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eJames Gin California Dreamgin' is a savory, earthy gin created by British television presenter James May, made with mushrooms, oregano and patchouli and bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV) in a 700ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames May, best known as one of the presenters of Top Gear and The Grand Tour, makes his own range of gins, each labelled with its JG number; this is JG.05. California Dreamgin' celebrates California's role in the hippie movement, and May calls the name a very clever joke made out of nothing more than an apostrophe. It is a plant-based gin certified by the Vegan Society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe recipe takes a classic botanical base and adds earthy mushrooms, aromatic oregano and patchouli, giving savory, herbaceous and lightly fruity layers. The result is bold, creative and completely different from a traditional London dry gin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its tongue-in-cheek name and bright orange label, it is a great gift for Top Gear fans and for gin drinkers who want something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGin is defined by juniper, but modern craft gins often add unusual botanicals to create savory or culinary styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSavory gins, built on herbs and earthy notes rather than citrus and florals, shine in a dry Martini or a Gibson with a cocktail onion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMushrooms bring an umami depth that is rare in spirits, while oregano adds a Mediterranean herbal lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatchouli, the scent long tied to the 1960s counterculture, gives the gin its playful hippie theme and a soft, earthy perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach James Gin carries a JG number on the label, so collectors can tell the expressions apart at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e James Gin (James May)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Savory gin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes mushroom, oregano and patchouli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan Society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 proof (40% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry it in a dry Martini with an olive, a Gibson, or a gin and tonic with rosemary. It pairs with mushroom dishes, pizza or herbed cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJames May's James Gin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSavory and earthy, with mushroom, oregano and patchouli.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it vegan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, certified by the Vegan Society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gin\"\u003eGin collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Gin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023534584117,"sku":"VWS200432594","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-17186.webp?v=1793659619","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/james-gin-california-dreamgin-700ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}