Nobody likes to do the same thing every single day, even when that thing is something as wonderful as making whiskey. So it’s not a surprise that whiskey makers around the world occasionally turn their attention to a different kind of spirit: gin.
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READ THE STORYWhere whiskey can take a decade or longer to mature, gin can go from still to shelf in just a few days. And, of course, it’s fun. Convincing somebody to buy a whiskey laced with juniper, kaffir lime zest, and rose petals might be an uphill battle, but with gin, it’s all part of the game.
Interested in seeing how your favorite whiskey distillers moonlight as gin makers in their spare time? Here are five great gins made by brands more famous for their whiskey (or whisky, as the case may be).
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Darnley’s Gin
Located in Fife, the bread basket of Scotland, Kingsbarns Distillery is partially owned by the Wemyss Family of Wemyss Malts fame. It’s hard at work on producing its inaugural single malt, but in the meantime, it’s also gaining some traction with Darnley’s Gin, a crisp and floral gin featuring elderflower and coriander. It comes in navy strength and spiced variations, too.
St. George Rye Gin
One of the very first American craft distillers, St. George in Alameda, California, is known for its cult-favorite St. George Single Malt. Yet it also brings a spirit of innovation to its gin program. Check out Terroir Gin, made from locally foraged botanicals like California Bay Laurel and Douglas Fir, as well as St. George Rye Gin, which uses a base of 100% rye spirit made on a pot still to give it an earthy, whiskey-like structure and rich mouth feel.
Caorunn Gin
When you mention the Scottish Highlands, most people’s minds jump to whisky—but that’s not the whole story. Caorunn Gin is made at the Balmenach Distillery in Cairngorms National Park, and includes a few locally foraged botanicals along with herbs and spices from around the world.
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