Tastes

I will admit I was skeptical going in, but it does actually make a solid case for a gin/rye whiskey hybrid. How interesting! If you close your eyes it tastes like a peppery young rye whiskey. I'm not sure it's compelling enough to buy more than the 200ml format I got, but I'll keep my eye out for the "Reposado" version.

It delivers on the promise of being "ultra woodsy", and "'what John Muir would have in his flask'". This is a uniquely Californian gin that demands to be sipped to be enjoyed. I'm guessing it might not be very versatile as a cocktail ingredient, so might not be the best choice as the only gin in your home bar. I get a lot of pine and sage.

Fun to compare to St George Terroir and Dry Rye in their variety pack. This is the most standard of the three. It's bright and citrusy with some herbal character.