St. George Terroir Gin

Its like your tasting the most delicious smelling forest

Almost embarrassed as an Englishman to say this, but this Californian gin might be my overall favorite. Only the Botanist comes close. Great piney aroma (hence the terroir name) and fantastic clarity in the taste, not overly bitter.

Very heavy fir and sage and pine notes on both the nose and palate. Smooth, with some heat, though, but really quite a lovely gin.

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.