Oh No... someone beat us to it ... I have juniper tree next to my front porch, and two in the back yard filled with berries. Leo and I have been talking about our "estate" gin probably from just the berries on the larger tree in the front. : > )) so far though it has just been a lotta talk. We'll call Ted Breaux when we get serious.
interestingly enough, the Procera master distiller made an estate gin before making Procera, using the juniper, citrus and peppers grown on his estate.
We were thinking about the same thing (minus our own property) when we visited Spectacle Island (a Boston Harbor island) two weeks ago. So many juniper trees growing full with berries (not to mention other botanicals used in liqueurs and syrups) that could express a terroir.
Navy Strength Conniption Gin is my favorite of all time - the Corpse Reviver (their bar and their version of the cocktail aren’t to be missed if you are Durham)! A dream bar tour in Durham would be — Accordion Club (has beer, surprisingly complex made to order hot dogs, and pool), Corpse Reviver, and then Bar Virgile (best bar in Durham)
Another great, informative piece; Africa is doing great things in the gin category! And a shout out to Ransom Old Tom, as one of the first modern revival Old Tom gins, that had me hooked at first sip.
Wonderful piece. Though, it makes me want to have Martini hour now - Cheers!
it is martini time in Nairobi!!!!!! What a lovely piece. So very kind. Thank you for the kind words. Guy
Cheers! 🍸
My pleasure. Fascinating Gin.
Oh No... someone beat us to it ... I have juniper tree next to my front porch, and two in the back yard filled with berries. Leo and I have been talking about our "estate" gin probably from just the berries on the larger tree in the front. : > )) so far though it has just been a lotta talk. We'll call Ted Breaux when we get serious.
interestingly enough, the Procera master distiller made an estate gin before making Procera, using the juniper, citrus and peppers grown on his estate.
You should do it! Do you know what species they are? Not all are suited to gin or consumption.
We were thinking about the same thing (minus our own property) when we visited Spectacle Island (a Boston Harbor island) two weeks ago. So many juniper trees growing full with berries (not to mention other botanicals used in liqueurs and syrups) that could express a terroir.
Most certainly!
My favorite style of barbecue.
Navy Strength Conniption Gin is my favorite of all time - the Corpse Reviver (their bar and their version of the cocktail aren’t to be missed if you are Durham)! A dream bar tour in Durham would be — Accordion Club (has beer, surprisingly complex made to order hot dogs, and pool), Corpse Reviver, and then Bar Virgile (best bar in Durham)
That sounds like a good crawl. With some North Carolina bbq along the way, right?
My friend is visiting home in Nairobi right now. Tempted to ask him to look for it, but the price point isn't what I'm looking for.
I'm told they have other gins in Kenya now, too.
Fascinating! Any distributor information. NJ is interested. $179! wow!
I will get the info for you.
Yes sir with MHW in NJ. I'm at guy@proceragin.com if I can help with any other questions. Exciting stuff
Another great, informative piece; Africa is doing great things in the gin category! And a shout out to Ransom Old Tom, as one of the first modern revival Old Tom gins, that had me hooked at first sip.
Indeed, Ransom was one of the first. And quite unlike any other Old Tom, its minimal sweetness informed entirely by the choice of botanicals.