The worst-tasting gin I have ever encountered; it's completely undrinkable neat, terrible in a martini, and ruins even good tonic. It shouldn't cost more than $5 a fifth. It leaves a dreadful metallic aftertaste; I nearly believed I had been poisoned. Do yourself a favor and never subject your tastebuds to this rotgut.
Dripping Springs Artisan Gin
3.68 Decent
Gin Gin Texas Unaged 42.5% ABV
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San Luis Spirits, established by brothers Gary and Kevin Kelleher in 2005, produces both vodka and gin under the Dripping Springs brand. The spirits are made using 50-gallon copper pot stills and are diluted with water from the Texas Hill Country. Crafted from non-GMO Midwestern corn, the products are gluten-free and certified Kosher by the Houston Kashruth Association. Dripping Springs Artisan Gin, which is bottled at 42.5% ABV, features an undisclosed selection of botanicals, including citrus sourced from the Texas Rio Grande River Valley.
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Gentle floral aromas, but not as smooth as other gins. It also has a faint unpleasant aftertaste. Overall, it's an acceptable gin, but not one I'd suggest, whether drunk straight or in a mixed drink.
A contemporary gin, so just enough juniper to qualify as gin. Hibiscus and Cardamom notes are prominent for me on this. Enjoyable in a cocktail, and deserving of the gold medal from the IWSC.
Abundant botanicals and floral notes. It's certainly more unconventional than your typical gin, but it makes a refreshing gin and tonic.
Smooth and light with a distinct lemon and citrus essence. Very invigorating for a special touch with a gin and tonic!!
A gin with prominent citrus notes. It opened up a bit when mixed in a Gin and Tonic. Decent.
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