Wild Roots Cucumber And Grapefruit Gin is an infused gin from Wild Roots Spirits, based in Oregon, USA. Wild Roots began by focusing on naturally infused vodkas, highlighting the flavorful fruits of the Pacific Northwest. They extended this approach to gin, creating a "bright, real-fruit twist on a classic." This gin starts with their base gin and is infused with real cucumber and grapefruit, aiming for a refreshing and crisp spirit with a balanced citrus profile. They emphasize the use of natural ingredients without artificial sweeteners, flavors, or colors.
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: The aroma is described as refreshing with a prominent cucumber note alongside a crisp citrus freshness from the grapefruit.
- Palate: The cucumber provides a crisp and watery element upfront, while the grapefruit adds a more complex citrus character, offering both zesty and slightly bitter notes. The underlying gin botanicals, including juniper, provide a classic foundation that is not overpowering.
- Finish: The finish is clean and likely refreshing, with the cucumber and grapefruit notes lingering.
Awards:
- Gold at the SIP Awards (2020).
- Silver at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2020).
Overall Impression: Wild Roots Gin Cucumber And Grapefruit is a distinct and contemporary infused gin that emphasizes fresh, natural flavors. The combination of crisp cucumber and bright grapefruit offers a refreshing and less traditional gin experience. It's positioned as a versatile spirit for creative cocktails, particularly those that highlight its unique fruit and vegetable infusion, such as a Cucumber & Grapefruit Gin & Tonic or a Gin-Jito variation. The awards it has received suggest a well-crafted and enjoyable flavored gin.
