Wollersheim Distillery Garden Gate Gin

Lingering taste of having licked a 2x4. Dry wood. Was hoping for more given the great history of Wollersheim.

The nose of this gin, made here in Wisconsin at one of the state’s best known wineries and distilleries, is quite sweet...almost surprisingly so. There’s a delicate floral quality milling about, with a hint of herbs and blackberries. The palate is light, clean, and slightly sweet...but instead of taking me to a Wisconsin garden, I find myself sitting in Istanbul, drinking raki in the waterfront tea garden at Seraglio Point. There is a definite licorice-y anise note, with a bit of spring flowers, basil, and pepper. A very enjoyable gin, and perhaps one best served fairly simply over ice with a splash of soda - tonic or vermouth might drown out the more delicate nature of the spirit.