St. George Terroir Gin
St. George Spirits · Alameda, California
Forest SpiritLike a walk through coastal forest, with resin, herbs, and fresh air on the finish. Rosemary and grapefruit suit it best.
BotanicalsDouglas Fir · Bay Laurel · Coastal Sage · Fennel · Juniper
Serve withRosemary + Grapefruit Squeeze
Aviation American Gin
Aviation Gin · Portland, Oregon
Soft BotanicalLess juniper-heavy than a London dry, with a smooth floral profile. It is one of the easiest American gins to introduce to newcomers.
BotanicalsJuniper · Cardamom · Lavender · Sarsaparilla · Orange Peel
Serve withTonic + Lemon Twist
Ransom Old Tom Gin
Ransom Spirits · Sheridan, Oregon
Old TomMalty, softly sweet, and barrel-rested enough to enrich classic cocktails without turning heavy. A Martinez is the obvious move.
BotanicalsJuniper · Coriander · Cardamom · Orange Peel · Angelica
Serve withMartinez or Tom Collins
St. George Botanivore Gin
St. George Spirits · Alameda, California
Herb GardenPacked with botanicals but still dry and disciplined. It is especially good in a martini for drinkers who want more than simple juniper.
BotanicalsAngelica · Lime Leaf · Fennel · Cilantro · Juniper
Serve withMartini + Lemon Oil
Gray Whale Gin
Golden State Distillery · California
Coastal CalifornianA coastal road-trip profile in bottle form, balancing citrus, evergreen, and a subtle saline note. Try it long and very cold.
BotanicalsLime · Fir Needle · Mint · Kombu · Almond
Serve withTonic + Lime Wheel
Junipero Gin
Anchor Distilling · San Francisco
Bold JuniperBig, assertive, and unapologetically dry, closer in spirit to classic punchy gin styles. Best for martinis or firm tonic ratios.
BotanicalsJuniper · Citrus Peel · Cardamom
Serve withMartini or Tonic + Lime