Greenhook American Dry Gin

Greenhook American Dry GinDry ginGin with no perceptible sweetness: in the European Union, the word "dry" allows at most 0.1 g of sugar per litre.GlossarySee Dry gin gins brings Brooklyn wheat spirit together with juniper, elderflower, cinnamon and chamomile. The distillery uses a base spirit made from organically grown wheat and vacuum distillationVacuum distillationLowering the pressure makes alcohol boil at around 30 to 50 °C instead of 78 °C, so delicate aromas are not cooked and stay fresher.Glossary, a method that allows it to work at lower temperatures than a conventional pot stillPot stillA traditional still, often copper, that distils in batches. It keeps more texture and character than a column.Glossary. Lower heat helps keep delicate floral notes intact. Bottled at 47% ABV, it has the concentration for a classic long drink as well as stirred cocktails where the gin must remain distinct.

Citrus · Spicy · Floral · Herbal

Fresh juniper and citrus lead the nose, followed by the softer perfume of elderflower and chamomile. Cinnamon adds gentle warmth without making the gin taste sweet.

The palate moves from bright citrus to a dry, pine-like juniper note, with the flowers rounding its edges and a light spice returning on the finish. The wheat base gives the spirit a smooth feel; a little air or dilutionDilutionThe water added by melting ice. In the right amount it opens the aromas and softens the alcohol; too much flattens the drink.Glossary opens the botanicals while preserving their definition.

Greenhook's recipe uses nine botanicals, with juniper, elderflower, cinnamon and chamomile at the front. That combination gives a useful sense of the gin's balance: classic pine, a measured floral character and spice. No one note needs to dominate, and the result remains easy to read both neat and in a mixed drink.

For the Perfect ServePerfect serveThe way the producer recommends serving the gin (glass, tonic, ratio, garnish) to show it at its best.Glossary, fill a balloon glass with clear ice, pour 5 cl of gin and 10 cl of Double Dutch Indian Tonic Water, stir gently once and finish with a long lemon twist. The citrus echoes the botanicals without adding sweetness or an unrelated aroma. A Martini keeps the juniper in focus; a Negroni lets the 47% spirit stand beside bitter and vermouth. Greenhook American Dry Gin is a versatile Brooklyn gin whose identity comes from its production method and a clear, balanced botanical recipe.