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May 2018

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may 2018  /  the tasting panel  /  1 13 Down to the Last Detail: Loch & Union Distilling Loch & Union Distilling's American Dry Gin exemplifies the notion that exceptional works of art take time to create and even longer to perfect. The team at the Napa- based distiller spent three years developing a product to fit their vision of a new caliber of American spirits, testing more than 150 botanicals and distilling 100-plus ingredients to ensure the final product had the exact flavor profile they sought. After this extensive process, they finally landed on the perfect balance of 12 botanicals sourced from outstanding farms in ten countries. These flavor profiles produce a clean spirit with layers of complexity, beginning with the traditional backbone of juniper and leading into warming spice, floral, and citrus notes. The stills used to create this gin were custom-made by world- renowned CARL Distilleries, the oldest still fabricator in Germany. Together with meticulous attention to detail during distillation and the fine-tuned blend of botanicals, Loch & Union creates a high-quality gin built for the connoisseur that's also approachable for the casual spirits drinker. Having just launched in March of this year, Loch & Union is currently focused on distributing to restaurants and bars in Napa County with plans to ramp up its presence across the Bay Area and in retail locations nationwide. Once consumers are introduced to this new expression, there's little doubt that it will become a go-to for gin lovers across the country in no time—proving good spirits come to those who work hard for them. For more information on the company and Loch & Union products, visit lochandunion.com. Loch & Union Distilling American Dry Gin ($45) This elegant gin graces the olfactory senses with a subdued yet seductive nose that features an echo of lanolin, lavender, and vanilla bean. On the palate, it's razor edge–focused with lemon-lime, crisp pear, and a salted caramel thread. Wonderfully tasty, it's rounder on the back end and unravels a quiet path to the mildly-herbal finish. 94 —M.M. SOUTHERN GLAZER'S WINE & SPIRITS exceptional Napa- 100-plus

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