St. George Spirits Terroir Gin (75cl, 45%)

A contemporary gin from St. George Spirits in Alameda, California, bottled at 45% ABV, non-chill filtered and without added colouring. It is built around local Californian flora, including Douglas fir, California bay laurel, coastal sage and more. In production, the fir and sage are distilled separately, while botanicals such as bay laurel and juniper are vapor-infused. The remaining botanicals, including coriander, angelica, orris and citrus peels, go directly into the pot, with coriander wok-roasted before distillation. The nose is dominated by pine needles, fir cones and forest undergrowth, layered with bay leaf, sage and a subtle citrus whisper. The palate is firm and clean, with pine and fir resinality, savory sage and bay leaf, softer citrus brightness, coriander spice and gentle root underpinning. The finish is dry and lingering, with pine and sage, a final herbal-mineral cast and little sweetness.