Cleo Gin Bottle

Cleo Gin is a “modern gin” produced by Black Market Spirits. It is distilled in a 150-gallon copper pot still and bottled in Santa Barbara, California at 92 proof (46% ABV).

The gin is named after Cleo Lythgoe, a notorious swashbuckler legendary for supplying bootlegged liquor during Prohibition. The brand celebrates her “passion and prowess,” aiming for a gin with a distinctive personality.

Key Features:

• Modern Gin: Suggesting a less traditional botanical profile compared to a London Dry Gin.
• Small Batch Maceration: The botanicals are macerated in small batches to extract their flavors.
• 13 Botanicals: A blend of thirteen different botanicals contributes to its complex flavor.
• Rose Gold Bottle: The bottle has a distinctive rose gold coating.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Features a full and balanced floral juniper aroma with light chamomile and hints of berry and mint.
• Palate: Described as bright, full-bodied, and robust with predominant and complex citrus (specifically blood orange) and juniper notes, followed by mild berry and herbal notes. There’s also a touch of sweetness.
• Finish: Soft and clean with a drawn-out refreshing spearmint finish.

Botanicals:

While the full list of 13 botanicals isn’t always explicitly stated, key notes provided by the distiller include:

• Juniper (predominant)
• Blood Orange Citrus
• Chamomile
• Hyssop (herbal)
• Meadowsweet (herbal)
• Spearmint

Overall Impression: Cleo Gin appears to be a contemporary-style gin that balances traditional juniper with a noticeable citrus and herbal character, rounded out by a hint of sweetness and a refreshing minty finish. It’s positioned as a well-balanced and flavorful gin suitable for various cocktails.

Where to Buy:Cleo Gin can be found at various retailers and online platforms such as Mash&Grape, Total Wine & More (availability may vary), Hi-Time Wine Cellars, and Mission Wine & Spirits.

If you’re looking for a gin that offers a modern twist with prominent citrus and herbal notes alongside juniper, Cleo Gin might be worth trying.

The cost varies according to your country of residence.

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.