Rieger's Midwestern Dry Gin (75cl, 46.1%)

A juniper-led American dry gin from J. Rieger & Co., distilled in Kansas City, Missouri. The spirit starts from a 100% wheat neutral grain base and is run through a 120-gallon copper pot still used only for gin. Each five-hour distillation uses juniper berries, coriander seed, angelica root, licorice root powder and dried orange peel. The nose is led by juniper, with green herbal notes, toasted peppercorns, pine resin and dried orange peel. The palate is clean and bright, with coriander, citrus peel, earthy angelica and a soft licorice sweetness. The finish is medium-long and clean, with lemon-pepper, gingery warmth and floral honey.