Beverage Dynamics

Beverage Dynamics July-Aug 2014

Beverage Dynamics is the largest national business magazine devoted exclusively to the needs of off-premise beverage alcohol retailers, from single liquor stores to big box chains, through coverage of the latest trends in wine, beer and spirits.

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www.beveragedynamics.com July/August 2014 • Beverage Dynamics 41 A Place in the Crowd century-old pot still. The botanical mix is comprised of 10 herbs, spices and fruit sourced from around the globe. The 94 proof gin is marketed in an understated bottle whimsically topped off with a bowler hat. Citadelle Reserve — Produced in Cognac by Gabriel & Andreu, the vintage-dated gin is triple-distilled in a Cognac pot still and for- mulated with a staggering 19 botanicals. The 88-proof spirit is then aged for several months in oak casks. The cognac maker's cellar mas- ter created the gin with a specifi c combination of botanicals inten- tionally designed for oak aging. Crater Lake Estate Gin — This vintage-dated, craft distilled gin is created from grains and botanicals grown on site at Bendistillery in Bend, OR. Released each fall, the 2013 edition includes hand-har- vested juniper, lime basil and lemon balm. After distillation, the 85- proof gin is briefl y rested in oak. Damrak — Made by the Lucas Bols Company of Amsterdam, Damrak is crafted from a proprietary recipe dating back to the early 1700s. It combines 17 fruits, berries, herbs and spices, each individually distilled to lock its distinctive fl avor and fragrance. The 83.6 proof gin is juniper-forward with a crisp and fl avorful fi nish. Gabriel Boudier Saffron Infused Gin — Based on an artisanal colonial French recipe, this saffron infused entry is made in small batches in a copper pot still. The result is a bold gin, 80 proof, with a golden hue and a pronounced herbal essence. Junipero — Made by the Anchor Distilling Company of San Fran- cisco, Junipero, 98.6 proof, is a small batch spirit alembic distilled and fl avored with over a dozen botanicals. It has a spicy, juniper-forward bouquet and a fl avorful lingering fi nish. Leyden Dry Gin — Produced at the Dirkswager Distillery in Schiedam, Holland, Leyden Dry Gin is triple-distilled in small batches, twice in column stills and lastly in a traditional pot still. The column still produces an essentially pure, high proof spirit, while the pot still endows the 80-proof gin with a bold, pronounced fl avor. Martin Miller's Reformed — After being distilled in England, every drop of this London dry gin is shipped 3000 miles to the remote Icelandic village of Borganes. There the spirit is diluted to 90.4 proof using the glacier-fed waters of the Selyri Spring. The pure, soft water imbues the gin with a satiny body to complement its fl oral and citrus character. BD Fax to 847-763-9569 Want faster results — request your information Online at: www.beveragedynamics.com/subscribe CI1407 ROBERT PLOTKIN is a judge at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and author of 16 books on bartending and beverage management includ- ing Secrets Revealed of America's Greatest Cocktails. He can be reached at www.AmericanCocktails.com or by e-mail at robert@barmedia.com.

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