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Review: D George Benham’s Barrel Finished Gin

Jeff Ellingson — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 04:25:21 +0000

D George Benham’s Barrel Finished Gin was released September 2018. Master Distiller Jeff Duckhorn experimented aging their Sonoma Dry Gin in several different wine barrels including Pinot, Syrah, and Chardonnay until deciding to finish their gin in 5 year old Zinfandel wine barrels for at least three months. As a reminder Benham’s Sonoma Dry Gin is […]

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Review: D George Benham’s Sonoma Dry Gin

Jeff Ellingson — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 09:47:50 +0000

D George Benham’s Sonoma Dry Gin was introduced February 2016. This was the first spirit produced by Derek George Benham at Granton Distilling Company. Derek also founded Purple Wine and Spirits in 2001. Benham’s Sonoma Dry gin is made from a neutral grain spirit with twelve botanicals including juniper, peppermint, orris root, grains of paradise, […]

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Review: Greenbar City Bright Gin

Jeff Ellingson — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 00:49:28 +0000

Greenbar City Bright Gin was launched August 2017. National distribution will follow early 2018. The husband and wife team of Melkon Khoskovian and Litty Matthew have crafted a gin to honor the many flavors of the vibrant immigrant Los Angeles food scene. From the aromatic herbs of East and South Asia, to floral and earthy flavors […]

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