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Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
Writing a review of Junipero Gin is like writing a review of the sun. There's not much to say. Junipero Gin is the ultimate gin, illuminating the cocktail scene with a brilliant touchstone that all modern gins must be measured against. Drink it, and you'll know what gin is. And ...
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Saturday, April 17th, 2010
CapRock Organic Dry Gin is described by Peak Spirits as "a unique blend of fruits, buds, seeds, and spices infused and distilled in a base spirit made with organic Jonathon and Braeburn apples." It sounds like the perfect gin for cool autumn nights. And it is.
Their tagline, "Not your grandmother's ...
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Saturday, July 18th, 2009
Gin may have been invented in Holland (well, jenever or genever at least), but England created the sensation across its empire. So, it's only natural that botique gins have emerged in Massachusetts, USA. It may be the home of the American Revolution and the "cradle of liberty", but the names ...
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
Broker’s Gin comes to you with personality. It stands out on your local retailer’s shelf with a clever little black hat on top. The hat screams out “try me – I’m not like all those bare-headed gins!” What other gin takes such fashion risk?
Nevertheless, Broker’s Gin is a vintage gin ...
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Saturday, January 10th, 2009
Is it really gin?
Aviation Gin describes itself as a "botanical democracy". Alas, democracy is for governments, and juniper is for gin. This unique gin lacks that anchor that all gins require. Of course, some juniper can be found in the mix, but it is well-buried.
Don't get me wrong, this concoction ...
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Monday, September 22nd, 2008
Whitley Neill gin was launched this year in the United States. It was created just a couple of years ago by someone who decided to save his “deteriorating eyesight from the joy of more mind-numbing spreadsheets”. I’m glad spreadsheets can have such inspiration! This gin is “made in London” and ...
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