The third gin I am trying from Oakland Spirits Co. Like their other gins, this one is made from a grape based distillate.
ABV: 45%
Nose: Heavy Brine, Seaweed, Lemon grass, black pepper, faint pine.
Palate: Medium mouthfeel. Ocean Spray, Seaweed, Lemon Grass, Black Pepper
Finish: Medium length finish. Heavy Umami, Brine, Seaweed, lemon grass, black pepper, faint pine
Rating: 6/10
Overall, this is an above average Gin, and my favorite of the 3 from Oakland. I tend to value uniqueness and this hits that for me. I’m no cocktail expert but I think this would be a fun ingredient to play with and it really does evoke the idea of hanging out on the beach at nighttime for me. They really nailed the flavor profile they were going for.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect