St George - Terroir Gin (750ml)
Price: $34.99
| Producer | St George |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Style | Gin |
| Sku | 321895 |
| Size | 750ml |
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St. George Terroir Gin is a profoundly lush and aromatic spirit, masterfully crafted as an ode to the wild, captivating beauty of the Golden State. From the acclaimed St. George distillery, this gin is a remarkable achievement in capturing a true sense of place, designed to transport you to the monumental groves, misty glens, and sun-baked chaparral of California's most iconic landscapes.
The experience of a "forest in your glass" is achieved through a meticulous distillation process and a thoughtful blend of unique botanicals. The signature woodsy notes come from Douglas fir, California bay laurel, and coastal sage. These are complemented by wok-roasted coriander, which adds an earthy aroma, and a backbone of classic gin botanicals, including juniper, angelica root, and citrus. To capture each essence perfectly, the botanicals are distilled using various techniques, including separate distillations and vapor-infusion in copper pot stills.
The result is a stunningly aromatic gin that truly stands apart. It delivers ultra-woodsy notes of fir and bay laurel, suggestive of a forest trail, balanced by bright citrus and earthy spice. This unique profile makes it exceptional on the rocks, in a Martini, or as the base for creative cocktails like a Bramble or a gin-heavy Negroni.
St George Description
An ode to the wild beauty of the Golden State. Forest-driven and earthy, Terroir is a profoundly aromatic gin with a real sense of place. We wanted to make a spirit that conveyed what we love about the monumental groves of trees, moist and misty glens, and sun-baked chaparral of our favorite local parklands. With Terroir Gin, we try to take you there with Douglas fir, California bay laurel, coastal sage, and other evocative botanicals. Sip it and be transported.
Wildcrafted local Douglas fir and California bay laurel form Terroir’s aromatic signature—and 10 more botanicals help complete the picture. We use a well-seasoned wok to roast the coriander seeds used in Terroir Gin. (The wok we use was Lance’s 13th birthday present. It was on his wish list. Yes, he was an unusual child.) Coriander isn’t endemic to the Bay Area, but roasted coriander has an intoxicating earthy bouquet reminiscent of the region’s chaparral. On roasting days, the entire distillery is filled with the most fantastic aromas.
Terroir is a forest in your glass—with ultra woodsy notes of Douglas fir, California bay laurel, sage, and a hint of citrus. Stunning on the rocks or in a martini. Absolutely lovely in a Collins garnished with fresh fennel and bay leaf (or whatever fresh herbs you happen to have on hand). For some, the Douglas fir in this gin immediately triggers an association with Christmas—but for us it’s a gin for all seasons. At the height of summer, try Terroir with fresh huckleberries, blueberries, or raspberries for an earthy, brambly delight.
We distill the fir and sage individually on a 250-liter still to minimize the impact of seasonal variation. The fresh bay laurel leaves and juniper berries are vapor-infused in a botanicals basket. The other botanicals go right in the pot of our 1,500-liter still. (from the producer)
