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Jade Spirits Top 5 Gins for People who Hate Gin

People often associate gin with a sharp piney taste that must be acquired in order to enjoy. That particular attribute comes from the main distilled ingredient of juniper. Though the law of gin is dictated by a few small rules, distillers have vast room for creative liberty. The sharp biting flavor can easily be traded in for a showcase of lavender, citrus or saffron. The flavor producing ingredients must be found in agriculture which means that the possible combinations are endless.

This list is a great jumping off point to begin your gin exploration. Many of these are amazing in light citrusy cocktails, but also stand up tall all on their own.

5. HENDRICK’S

This is a spirit you can find at just about any bar. You may have seen some of their avantgarde commercials that are about as unique as the spirit itself. It is produced in Scotland which is pretty far out. The breakthrough notes are cucumber and rose. If your signature drink involves cucumber vodka, this gin is definitely for you. I personally prefer this gin to be served with seltzer instead of tonic. I find that the thick sodium hue of tonic overpowers and even steps on some of the complexities present in this beautiful creation. Add a splash of citrus to transform the notes slightly. Serve with a lillet wash in a martini glass and garnish with cucumber to make a perfect classic.

4.ROKU GIN

This is one of my favorites! I love it served up with a little Aperol and citrus or neat with a splash of water. This lovely is distilled in Japan. I like to open up the bottle and allow my guests to smell the beautiful botanicals before I serve it. This flavor profile is a tricky one to pin down, but it definitely has characteristics of Earl Grey Tea and has an ever so slight smoky finish. The juniper is buried beneath it’s long list of botanicals and offers layers of taste.

3. BOMBAY SAPPHIRE EAST

Not to be confused with the original Bombay Sapphire, Bombay Sapphire East certainly sets itself apart. It’s main flavors focus on savory spices that actually pair well with dinner. You heard me right. This gin is a wonderful accompaniment to meat. If you are a gin novice, give this spirit a try in your next bacon-garnished Bloody. You will not be disappointed.

2. MONKEY 47

This gin is very self-assured. I would label this selection as one of the most complex. The flavor is not a gift, but more like a gift subscription that continues to show up at your door month after month. You could spend hours peeling back the flavor layers only to reveal more, and it miraculously works. This craft contains a whopping 47 different botanicals. Some honorable mentions include lingonberries, orange, cinnamon and lemon verbena. You can sip this gin neat or play around with some tart bitters in order to create your own signature martini. One thing I would press you to avoid with this spirit is shaking it in a cocktail. It is true that most gins bruise easily, but this one in particular is sensitive. Sometimes that abrasive flavor that we associate with gins is actually a product of the spirit being bruised. Always handle delicately and stir instead of shaking.

1. THE BOTANIST

I have personally never met a gin that I didn’t enjoy, excluding rail of course. I met this gem about 5 years ago and the two of us have been going strong ever since. This is another selection that comes out of Scotland. The Botanist comes from the Bruichladdich family which is widely known for producing only the most premium products. They happen to make one of my all-time favorite Scotches, Octomore 10. This is the only gin on the list that does have that striking juniper flavor center-stage, but it is so well done that you won’t be mad at it. It also offers assisting flavors of apple and mint which really just wrap this complex package up with a neat bow. I encourage you to dive into this one served neat, especially if trying for the first time. This classic flavor is a great candidate for a Gin and Tonic, but you an get a little crazy and try a nice elderberry tonic. I also love to muddle a little cucumber and garnish with rosemary.

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