Rogue Spirits Rogue Spruce Gin

Rogue Spirits Rogue Spruce Gin is a distinctive American gin from Rogue Ales & Spirits in Oregon, known for its innovative approach to crafting spirits. The key characteristic of this gin is the prominent use of fresh Oregon spruce tips alongside other botanicals.

Key Features:

• Origin: Oregon, USA.
• Key Botanical: Fresh Oregon spruce tips are a signature ingredient, providing a unique piney and slightly resinous character.
• Other Botanicals: While the exact recipe can vary slightly, other botanicals typically include:
  • Juniper berries
  • Coriander
  • Angelica root
  • Orange peel
  • Lemon peel
  • Ginger
  • Orris root
  • Grains of Paradise
  • Tangerine
  • Cucumber: Notably, many descriptions highlight a significant cucumber presence, with some sources stating over 100 pounds of fresh, hand-peeled cucumber are used per batch.
• Water: Made with "Free Range Coastal Water."
• Distillation: Artisan distilled in traditional handcrafted copper pot stills.
• ABV: 45% (90 proof).

Tasting Notes:

• Aroma: Often opens with a noticeable aroma of fresh juniper blossoms and a distinct piney or coniferous note from the spruce. Subtle citrus undertones (lemon and tangerine) are usually present, along with a significant vegetal aroma of fresh cucumber.
• Palate: The taste is frequently described as having a light-to-medium body with a fruity-yet-dry character. The flavors of cucumber and tangerine are prominent, leading into a distinct spruce finish. Hints of juniper and ginger may also be detected.
• Finish: Generally clean with a lingering spruce and cucumber note. Some describe it as having a refreshing, forest-like aftertaste.

Awards and Recognition:

Rogue Spruce Gin has received recognition, including:

• Platinum Medal and named the "World's Best Gin" at the World Beverage Competition in Geneva, Switzerland.
• Gold Medal at the SIP Awards.
• Gold Medal at the Los Angeles International Spirits Competition.
• Silver Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
• Double Gold at the Fifty Best, Gin.

Overall Impression:

Rogue Spruce Gin is a unique and often divisive gin that stands out due to its prominent spruce and cucumber notes. It offers a departure from traditional London Dry styles, leaning towards a more herbal and vegetal profile. It can be enjoyable for those seeking a gin with a distinct character, particularly in cocktails that complement its unusual flavor profile, such as a Martini (where the gin is forward) or drinks with fresh, vegetal components like a Southside or Gibson. Some reviewers suggest caution when mixing with sweet or dessert-like ingredients.

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