Excerpt: Super interesting profile but I really like it. I’m sad this is now hard to find given them going out of business but I think it’s pretty awesome. I'll be curious to see if the buyers of their remaining stock produce it again or not.
Excerpt: The list of botanicals in Death's Door Gin is pared back to only three: juniper, coriander, and fennel. They manage to construct a surprisingly complex gin from so few raw materials. The fragrance is soft and slightly floral, while the juniper on the palate is balanced by the licorice-like notes of fennel that soften the spirit.
Excerpt: For sure, you can taste its trio of botanical components quite clearly — modest juniper, a dusky citrus coriander, and a licorice whip of fennel on the back end. After that simple beginning, a surprising conclusion awaits. Pie crust notes linger on the finish, along with notes of graham crackers, mint, and tobacco, adding complexity to a spirit where one wouldn’t expect to find it.
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House Review
Intro:
Ginvitational Day 16! Distilled here in Wisconsin, Death's Door Gin features a couple locally grown botanicals. Using WI juniper, fennel and coriander, this London Dry style gin is bottled at 47% ABV, and billed as an all purpose gin. Let's get to it.
Nose:
Strong citrus, rosemary, basil, pepper. Lovely and rich, sweet with a peppery bite.
Taste:
Sweet and creamy, really strong vanilla note to pair with anise, brown butter, pepper, bubblegum and herbs. Bonkers unique.
Finish:
Sweet, hint of cinnamon and bubblegum, lemon and lime, pepper and potato rolls.
Overall:
Super interesting profile but I really like it. I’m sad this is now hard to find given them going out of business but I think it’s pretty awesome. I'll be curious to see if the buyers of their remaining stock produce it again or not.
Score:
6
By t8ke
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