Freeland Spirits Gin (75cl, 45%)

Freeland Spirits Gin is a small-batch gin made in Portland, Oregon, by blending traditional heat distillation with vacuum distillation. The vacuum side allows the use of fresh Pacific Northwest ingredients such as rosemary, mint and cucumber. It was the first spirit released by the women-owned distillery, in December 2017. Botanicals include fresh rosemary, mint and cucumber, grapefruit and lemon peel, pink peppercorn, coriander and star anise plus ten additional dried botanicals in the copper pot still. Per the brand's published notes, the nose shows garden herbs, vibrant spice, citrus bursts, floral hints and spruce undertones. The palate is layered and strikingly smooth with a rounded body, and the finish lingers with complexity.