St. George "Terroir" Mt. Tam Gin (750ml)
SKU #1075917
Wine Enthusiast
One of a trio of new gins from this artisan distiller, this gin's claim to fame is that it was inspired by a hike on Mt. Tam, and the distiller describes it as akin to 'drinking a martini in a pine forest.' Some will find the juniper essence too strong, although it also reads as clean and bracing, and it's laced with a peppery finish. Botanicals include Douglas fir, fennel, bay laurel and sage. A portion of the profits from the gin are donated to support California wilderness. (KN)
(4/2012)
K&L Notes
Across the San Francisco Bay from K&L Redwood City and San Francisco, St. George Spirits makes three gins: Botanivore Gin, Terroir Gin, and Dry Rye Gin. Needless to say, they are popular with K&L staff, and have scored well in Wine Enthusiast, as well. The Terroir Gin is an ode to the San Francisco Bay Area's Mount Tamalpais, a state park and wildlands area that towers over the Bay and is a favorite destination for hikers and mountain bikers. Douglas fir, California bay laurel, coastal sage, and other local botanicals contribute to a one-of-a-kind California terroir spirit. GQ Magazine has dubbed this "one of the most distinctive gins made in America."
