It smells like gin: potent and alcoholic. At least it smells clean. Lemon, spice, and coriander are on the nose. The palate has an odd moldy taste but is otherwise clean with some sharp spice and a mildly sweet, mineral-fruity undertone until the bitter alcohol takes over. There's a lot of white pepper flavor here, though it isn't excessively harsh. This would be a really good mixer and is somewhat sippable, but it has that one really off-putting element. It's also more numbing than I'd prefer. Still, it's solid. There are many herbal elements at play, and the umami is present if you desire it. It most resembles Pacific Voyager but isn't quite as good. There's a bit of an artificial sweetener taste, but it isn't too bad. There's slightly more menthol than in most gins, but it isn't excessive and adds to the refreshing quality.
Big Gin London Dry Gin
Gin London Dry Gin Washington No age statement 47% ABV
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Big Gin takes a traditional London dry approach, focusing on a robust flavor profile, unlike lighter, less juniper-forward modern gins. Its primary offering incorporates juniper alongside eight additional botanicals: coriander, orange peel, grains of paradise, angelica, cassia, cardamom, orris, and Tasmanian pepper berry. The alcohol by volume is 47%.
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The nose lacks any significant heat. Delightfully peppery. The finish is brief. Quite pleasing.
While it possesses the correct flavor profile, it simply doesn't appeal to me.
Abundant juniper and spice. A classic profile suitable for mixing. Excellent gin.
originating from Seattle
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