Tasting: Jensen’s Gin

Jensen’s Gin has been on my radar for quite some time, but I’ve recently been drinking it more frequently and truly appreciating what does – and maybe more what doesn’t – go into this balanced gin. Inspired by vintage gins- interestingly discovered while working in Japan – Christian Jensen aimed …

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Big Gin: History & Tasting

I had the pleasure of meeting Holly Robinson,  one half of the husband and wife team who created Big Gin (Captive Spirits Distilling) recently, and was thrilled to learn of this American-made London dry gin. Holly and her husband, Ben Capdevielle, have a long history in the restaurant and bar industry, …

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Negroni Week 2017: June 5-11

Welcome to Negroni Week 2017, y’all! A full week devoted to my favorite drink and charitable giving – what could be better? I’m a regular girl who likes to enjoy a tipple, but if you tell me I’m supporting good causes while I drink?  Well, I’ll feel downright obligated to go …

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Barrel-Aged Gin: A Series

Barrel aged gin? What the heck, Ginerations? I thought you just told us that gin was clear and smelled of juniper and other lovely botanicals…now you’re telling me gin can be…brown?? And sweet, like a bourbon? You bet it can. Barrel aged gin is part of the new “loosey-goosey – …

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