Uncle Val's Peppered Gin is a savory small-batch gin from 3 Badge Beverage Corporation of Sonoma, California, made with just four botanicals, juniper, black pepper, roasted red bell pepper and pimento, and bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV).
Uncle Val's gins come from 3 Badge Beverage Corporation in Sonoma and are presented in tall green bottles with an old-fashioned portrait label. Where Uncle Val's Botanical Gin uses five botanicals, the Peppered version takes a bolder, savory path built on peppers.
The four botanicals each play a role: juniper for structure, black pepper for a strong, clear pepper flavor that permeates throughout, roasted red bell pepper for an earthy smokiness, and pimento for warm spice. The label even names black pepper by its botanical name, Piper nigrum.
The result is a savory gin with an array of flavorful, slightly smoky peppers that never turns piquant, with juniper and black pepper on the nose, roasted red pepper and allspice warmth on the palate, and a long, peppery finish.
It makes a standout Bloody Mary or Red Snapper, a savory Martini with an olive, or a Gin & Tonic with a slice of red bell pepper. Its savory character also pairs well with food: try it alongside oysters, tomato salads or grilled vegetables, and add a cracked-pepper rim to a Gimlet for an unexpected twist. It is a gin for drinkers who prefer savory over sweet, and a conversation starter on any bar cart.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Juniper, black pepper.
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Palate: Roasted red pepper, pimento, smoky.
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Finish: Long and peppery.
Specifications
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Producer: 3 Badge Beverage Corporation, Sonoma, California
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Botanicals: Juniper, black pepper, roasted red bell pepper, pimento
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Style: Savory small-batch gin
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Proof / ABV: 90 proof (45% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Mix a Red Snapper or a savory Martini.
Frequently Asked Questions
What botanicals are used?
Juniper, black pepper, roasted red bell pepper and pimento.
Is it spicy?
Savory and peppery, but not hot.
What cocktail suits it?
A Red Snapper (gin Bloody Mary).
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