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Kentucky Wild Gin from New Riff Distilling

Kentucky Wild Gin from New Riff Distilling

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Original price was: $34.95.Current price is: $12.23.

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New Riff Distilling Kentucky Wild Gin is a distinctive American gin that emphasizes local, foraged botanicals from the Ohio Valley region, reflecting historical Kentucky gin ingredients.

Key Features:

  • Origin: Newport, Kentucky, USA.
  • Base Spirit: Includes a dash of their new-make rye whiskey spirit, enriching the texture and lengthening the flavor.

    • Kentucky Juniper (locally foraged)

    • Traditional Juniper

    • American Allspice (Spicebush) (locally foraged, on the Slow Food Ark of Taste)
    • Orris Root
    • Cinnamon
    • Goldenrod (Kentucky’s state flower)
    • Licorice
    • Persian Lime
    • Angelica
    • Coriander
    • Bitter Orange Peel
    • Lemon PeelBotanicals: A total of twelve botanicals are distilled directly in a copper pot still, including:

  • Water: Limestone-rich water sourced from an aquifer beneath the distillery.
  • Production: Distilled in a copper pot still and bottled without chill filtration to preserve maximum flavor and aroma. This may result in slight cloudiness when chilled, which is natural.
  • ABV: 47% (94 proof).

Tasting Notes:

  • Nose: Classic gin botanicals with unique accents of American Allspice (Spicebush).

  • Palate: Spicy-dry botanical notes are supported by the richness of the rye new make.

  • Finish: Lively and gripping citrus-spice notes with a balanced juniper presence.

Awards and Recognition:

New Riff Distilling and its products, including the Kentucky Wild Gin, have received numerous awards, indicating high quality:

  • Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
  • Gold Medal at the John Barleycorn Awards.

Overall Impression:

New Riff Kentucky Wild Gin offers a unique and flavorful take on American Dry Gin by incorporating locally foraged Kentucky botanicals. The inclusion of Spicebush and Goldenrod, along with a hint of their rye whiskey spirit, creates a complex and distinctive profile that sets it apart from more traditional gins. It’s appreciated for its balance of classic gin notes with regional character, making it suitable for both classic and more adventurous cocktails, as well as sipping.

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Once you receive the order at home, you have a period of 14 calendar days to manage the return or report an issue for free through your online account. Read more on our Shipping & Returns page.

SKU: G2G109091