{"product_id":"mendocino-spirits-dry-gin-750ml","title":"Mendocino Spirits Dry Gin 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMendocino Spirits Dry Gin is a hand-distilled California gin from Tamar Distillery in Mendocino County, made by master distiller Crispin Cain and Tamar Kaye in an antique copper Cognac Charentais pot still.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrispin Cain built his craft at Germain-Robin brandy, and he brings Cognac methods to everything he makes. The gin is distilled in a 200-year-old Charentais still, combining a full extraction of fine botanicals with grain neutral spirit made from 80% non-GMO corn from Quebec and 20% organic wheat from Italy. It won Gold at the New Orleans Spirits Competition and helped the operation earn Distillery of the Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe botanicals come from around the world: juniper from Umbria and Macedonia, lemon and orange peel from California, grains of paradise and orris root from France, Italian rosemary, Vietnamese cinnamon, coriander and cardamom. The slow pot distillation gives an exceptionally smooth, viscous and oily texture, rich enough to sip on ice without a mixer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA true small-batch gin with real brandy-maker credentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharentais pot stills are traditionally used to make Cognac.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePot distillation keeps more texture and oils in the spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrains of paradise add a peppery, citrusy warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it chilled in a coupe as a sipping gin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt pairs with oysters, herbed chicken and citrus salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rosemary sprig makes a fragrant garnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a great gift for gin lovers who appreciate craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juniper, lemon and orange peel, rosemary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viscous and oily, coriander, cardamom, grains of paradise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, warm cinnamon spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tamar Distillery, Mendocino County, CA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crispin Cain and Tamar Kaye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200-year-old copper Cognac Charentais pot still\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase spirit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80% non-GMO corn, 20% organic wheat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juniper, lemon and orange peel, grains of paradise, orris root, rosemary, cinnamon, coriander, cardamom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 proof (45% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich enough to sip on a big cube, and outstanding in a Martini, a Negroni or a Gin \u0026amp; Tonic with an orange twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat still is it made in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 200-year-old copper Cognac Charentais pot still.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrispin Cain and Tamar Kaye at Tamar Distillery in Mendocino County.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you sip it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, its smooth, oily texture works on ice without a mixer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gin\"\u003eGin collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamar Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68199294337333,"sku":"VWS200435608","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-26739.webp?v=1794506830","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/mendocino-spirits-dry-gin-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}