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Item Number: 3635

UPC: 0665991040208

Country: USA
Region: Oregon Sub Region:
Grape(s): Herbal and Botanical infusion
Type: Spirits - Gin
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Screwcap
Alc by Vol(%): 43


What is American Dry? Local Wine and Spirits is spearheading a great new category in American gin. This category is "American Dry," and Local is defining this category as a unique expression of gin that differentiates itself from other styles of gin produced around the world. First and foremost “American Dry” gin is produced within the United States with American grains. American Dry gins are typically, but not exclusively, pot distilled, giving expression to their base grains and honoring the classic 19th century botanical expression of our distilling American forefathers. Thus an appellation of gin is born within the United States.

Distillation Notes: They run their 300 gallon Pruehlo Cognac copper pot still each week to produce Small's American Dry Gin. The herbal and botanical infusion is seductively harmonized at 180 degrees condensing into the serpentine condenser slowly dropping its crystal clear heart of hearts spirit arriving in final form in the Small's Gin bottle. Native Oregon raspberries are added at the last moment in distillation to give a hint of the wild countryside. Small's Gin herbal infusion lasts approximately three weeks, and after the selection cuts, Small's is cold stabilized at 45 degrees Fahrenheit and filtered in order to preserve and maintain the highest quality possible. Distillery Information: The distillery is perched in the hills of North West Oregon where the slim line between man and nature keeps a balanced divide that reminds us of the beauty and struggle to tame the wild and craft exceptional spirits.

Tasting Notes: The instant you smell Small's your brain and nose rejoice and sing, "this is gin!" Juniper and cardamom gently float to the foreground with star anise, citrus peel and raspberry hiding in the background. On the palate Small's is round and mouth filling with herbs, spice and pleasant teasing notes of raspberry. Small's is a gin destined for classic cocktails, although we like it on the rocks with a twist of meyer lemon.

Chef Scott Dolich for Food & Wine Magazine 7/2011
"It's almost too good to mix anything with."