The overwhelming majority of gins right now begin as a impartial spirit made with grain (usually barley, wheat, rye, or corn), which is then infused with juniper and different botanicals. Feather & Folly Gin is uncommon in that its base spirit is made by distilling the juice of wine grapes. Extra particularly, it’s made solely from Cabernet Sauvignon that’s property grown on the Goose Ridge Winery in japanese Washington state. Fancy!
The observe of utilizing grapes as a substitute of grain to make gin has a protracted historical past however it has by no means been the norm. Immediately, there are just a few different gins made by distilling wine grapes, however not many. Utilizing grapes as a substitute of grain normally provides the spirit a fruitier character. The truth that Feather & Folly is distilled utilizing copper pot stills means that the character of the grapes will probably be higher preserved. To this distillate are added six botanicals: juniper berries, angelica, black lime, coriander, licorice root and orange zest. Let’s see how the distillate influences the style and character of the gin.
Feather & Folly Gin Overview
On the nostril, Feather & Folly Gin matches the basic London dry model, providing piney juniper balanced with lemon and lime citrus. On the palate, nonetheless, the gin’s true character seems. Daring, piney juniper hits first together with a lot of recent cracked pepper, and a pronounced grape word. The usage of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes is simple right here. Lemon and lime citrus notes comply with together with a lightweight natural word, all of which lasts by means of the lengthy end. The usage of copper pot stills is noticeable within the gin’s pretty, oily mouthfeel.
Including an ice dice and permitting a little bit of dilution improved the expertise by marrying the flavors collectively extra successfully. The gin additionally works properly in a martini, taking part in properly with dry vermouth, although I like to recommend a lemon twist as a substitute of an olive. And followers of gin & tonic will recognize how the fruitiness of the gin pairs with the sunshine bitterness of tonic. Tons right here to get pleasure from and the worth is true for a top quality gin.
87 proof.
B+ / $30
Feather & Folly Gin
USD30
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