Spring44 Gin

Two separate distillations shape Spring44 Gin, made in Loveland, Colorado, and bottled at 44% ABV. The distillery names juniper, coriander and nutmeg among the recipe's certified-organic botanicals. Spring44 describes a floral opening with lemon zest, followed by spicy juniper; on the palate, citrus and juniper lead into cinnamon and green tea, with jasmine and lavender noted on the dry finish.

Citrus · Spicy · Floral

The first impression is bright and floral rather than sharply resinousResinousAn aroma reminiscent of pine or fir resin. It is juniper's signature, due to compounds such as pinene.Glossary. Lemon zest brings a direct citrus lift, then juniper gives the middle of the palate a firmer, drier line. The producer's notes of cinnamon and green tea add warmth and a gentle, leafy quality, while jasmine and lavender remain delicate on the finish. The sequence is easy to follow: citrus at the front, botanical warmth through the sip, then a dry floral close. The 44% bottling gives the flavours definition without requiring a heavy garnish.

For the Perfect ServePerfect serveThe way the producer recommends serving the gin (glass, tonic, ratio, garnish) to show it at its best.Glossary, Spring44's own Spiked Grapefruit offers a different route from a standard G&T: build 4.5 cl of gin, 0.75 cl of fresh lime juice and 12 cl of tart grapefruit soda in a Collins glassCollins glassA straight glass taller and narrower than a highball, named after the Tom Collins.Glossary over ice, stir briefly, then garnish with a pink grapefruit twistTwistA strip of peel twisted over the glass to release its oils, then dropped into the drink.Glossary and a fresh lime wedge. The lime brings a sharp, fresh edge and the grapefruit soda extends the citrus already noted by the distillery. It is a long, sparkling drink built on soda rather than tonic.

A measured Gin and Tonic also suits the dry citrus character. Use 4 cl of gin with 10 cl of Fentimans Pink Grapefruit Tonic Water, over clear iceClear iceIce without air bubbles, made by slow, directional freezing. Denser, it melts more slowly and dilutes less.Glossary, and keep the same grapefruit twist as the garnish. The tonic's bitter citrus profile complements lemon zest without displacing the juniper or the floral finish. Whether served with grapefruit soda or tonic, Spring44 works best when the mixer remains crisp and the garnish is limited to fresh citrus.