by Michael Cervin | Dec 15, 2023 | Gin
Most gins seem to want to throw a pile of things into the mix – a hefty dose of anything and everything. The problem with that is that most gins are not balanced – heavy on the juniper, heavy on the botanicals, heavy with too much stuff. And though The... 
by Rich Cook | Aug 30, 2023 | Gin
This is some tasty stuff! The first thing I notice here is a viscous, crystal clear appearance despite the unfiltered labeling. That viscosity carries to the palate, where bold juniper is accented by citrus and spice tones. It’s quite long and satisfying in the... 
by Michael Cervin | Jun 7, 2023 | Gin
The base spirit is distilled from 100% corn and undergoes five distillations before being filtered through lava rock for a super crisp and clean spirit. Uncle Val’s is what is known as a compound gin – meaning the botanicals used (juniper,... 
by Rich Cook | May 10, 2023 | Gin
You might think that “flavored Gin” is a bit of an oxymoron, but I think it’s a wise move on the part of the distillery (Weldon Mills of Bourbon fame) to designate this product as such. It falls well outside of any sort of regular gin category, whether that be London... 
by Rich Cook | Apr 28, 2023 | Gin
Killington (located in Vermont) is a new producer to me, and you can bet its one I’ll be looking into further based on the merits of this beautiful Gin. I’d call it classic with a twist – there’s a little spruce tip hint on the nose that is distinct from and serves to... 
by Michael Cervin | Apr 6, 2023 | Gin
Though technically a London Dry style, Dingle veers off the path with a heavier dose of botanicals. There’s a delightful viscosity to this, and it immediately offers a minty, juniper, eucalyptus quality. They don’t divulge their recipe but do state the use of...
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