New Amsterdam No.485 Straight Gin

Product of: United States

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As any schoolboy knows, New York City was originally called New Amsterdam and for those a little slow to make the connection with this Gin’s name, the image of the Empire State building printed on reverse of back label is visible through the gin and the clear front label as an aide-mémoire.

Launched in US in June 2008 and owned by winemakers, Ernest & Julio Gallo, New Amsterdam Gin is apparently “five times distilled and filtered three times”.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 30/01/2012

Appearance:

Crystal clear.

Aroma:

Sweet floral, candied orange and lemon peel nose with celery-like fragrant, slightly floral notes from the angelica.

Taste:

Initially arguably more a orange citrus botanical spirit that a gin at all. However, juniper eventually makes a subtle appearance, if a little outgunned by peppery spice.

Aftertaste:

Orange zest and cracked black pepper finish. Close to making our ‘vergin’ classification (verging on being a real gin).