Gin is the most botanically diverse spirits category — and Crystal and Roger have reviewed expressions ranging from classic London Dry to barrel-aged Oklahoma craft. Here's the definitive ranked list. 🥇 #1 — Woodworks Barrel Aged Gin | The Oklahoma City Gin That Converts Whiskey Drinkers Oklahoma City's grain-to-glass distillery makes a gin that challenges everything bourbon drinkers think they know about the category. Aged in oak barrels, it bridges gin and whiskey in a way

The most-asked gin questions — answered by Crystal and Roger of The Liquor Connoisseur®. What makes gin different from vodka? Gin is a neutral spirit re-distilled with botanicals — juniper is required by law and defines the category. Vodka seeks neutrality; gin celebrates botanical character. The same base spirit can become vodka or gin depending on whether botanicals are added. The quality and selection of botanicals is what separates great gin from mediocre gin. What are th

What happens when you pair a botanical gin with fine craft chocolate? Crystal and Roger find out when they bring Castle & Key Roots of Ruin Gin to the table alongside Bissinger's Chocolate for one of the most specific and satisfying pairing experiments in Liquor Library history. Bottle Specs Spirit: Castle & Key Roots of Ruin Gin Distillery: Castle & Key Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky (est. 1887, restored 2016) Style: Garden-forward craft gin with botanical complexity ABV: 4

Barrel-aged gin occupies a fascinating middle ground between the botanical world of gin and the oak-forward world of whiskey. Woodworks Distilling has been doing this seriously, and Crystal and Roger bring their barrel-aged expression to the Library to see how the aging changes what makes gin interesting. Bottle Specs Spirit: Woodworks Barrel Aged Gin Distillery: Woodworks Distilling, Oklahoma Category: Barrel Aged Gin Base: Gin distilled from grain with botanical bill Aging:

🌿 SPIRIT 101: GIN Gin is the most botanically diverse spirit in the world. Whether you're a gin lover or gin-skeptic, understanding how it's made and the range of styles available will completely change how you approach the category. What Makes It Gin? Gin starts with a neutral grain spirit (usually wheat or rye) that is redistilled or infused with botanicals. The only legal requirement is that juniper berries must be the predominant flavor. Beyond that, distillers have near

Barrel-aged gin is one of the most interesting cross-category experiments in spirits, and Crystal and Roger run a direct comparison: Blackland vs. Rabbit Hole, two very different approaches to the same concept. Which philosophy wins? Bottle Specs Spirit 1: Blackland Distillery Barrel-Rested Gin — Fort Worth, Texas Spirit 2: Rabbit Hole Distillery Barrel-Aged Gin — Louisville, Kentucky Category: Barrel-Rested / Barrel-Aged Gin Key comparison: Texas craft vs. Kentucky craft, di

Gin, with its juniper-forward profile and botanical medley, has long been a staple on the spirits scene. However, in recent years, a new...

In the realm of spirits, few libations boast the heritage, diversity, and adaptability of gin. With its aromatic botanicals, rich...