West Finish Gin hails from, of all locations, Louisville, Kentucky, which is significantly higher recognized for a unique form of spirit. Domestically crafted by “entrepreneurial energy couple” Dr. Daybreak and Stacey Wade, the gin is produced from 14 botanicals, together with juniper, orange peel, coriander, and cardamom, and is described as citrus-forward and “a pleasant dance between basic London Dry and up to date types.”
Two expressions are provided, the unique reviewed right here and the Rose Ann Version, which is extra floral, with added rosebud petals and fenugreek.
Let’s give it a attempt.
West Finish Gin Overview
I’d say the outline of this gin as straddling extra fashionable and basic gin types is fairly spot on: The nostril is crisp with each juniper and layers of citrus, not simply orange but additionally grapefruit and Meyer lemon. The earthy underbelly evokes cardamom but additionally some duskier anise notes — adopted late within the sport by a curry powder character.
The palate is sharp, citrusy, and spicy, in equal proportions. That curry observe actually begins to seize maintain, pairing with rising notes of lemongrass and lime leaf directing the gin right into a distinctly Japanese character. Extra anise arrives late within the sport, sharpening up with notes of black pepper, saffron, and menthol. It’s altogether advanced and enigmatic however simple to love — and fairly versatile in each brief and tall drinks.
88 proof.
A- / $40
West Finish Gin
USD40
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