Darjeeling GinAs the name promises, Darjeeling Gin from California Distilled Spirits is tea kissed (without being excessively heavy on the tea). Earl grey, cardamom, and cinnamon on the nose. The palate is quite complex and even slightly smoky with black tea leaves, floral lavender notes, and a warm citrus undertone. There's distinct juniper on the mid palate, and long finish of cardamom, black peppercorns, green tea, and even a hint of mint.

Because of the efficiency and cheaper production cost

and malt with notes of subtle spice

is distilled to create a clear spirit that's then aged in Finnish ash wood vats

The molasses is distilled five times in a multicolumn still and aged in the tropical heat in used american bourbon barrels

this is the correct gin for a Tom Collins

creating a buttery and herbaceous sipping gin

They've become beloved by many for their unapologetic intensity across the board

but has the complexity to stand on its own

and charred oak

finished in a combination of Oloroso sherry and Cognac casks

Pueblo Viejo Reposado is aged for less than a year in both new and used American oak barrels before bottling at 80 proof

Added to the Branca lineup in the 1960's around the same time fashionistas were ordering Fernet Branca with a splash of mint syrup