Review #692; Gin #20: Castle & Key Rise Spring Gin 2021

This gin comes to us from Castle and Key distillery located in Kentucky. They distill their Rye whiskey new make then infused it with a combination of botanicals before bottling.

I had this completely blind, so keep that in mind when reading my review.

ABV: 47%

Nose: Orange Peel, Lemon Curd, Coriander, Juniper, Cumin.

Palate: Lighter mouthfeel, Orange Peel, candied lemon peel, Coriander, Cumin, Cinnamon, pine

Finish: Medium length finish, sea salt, seaweed, candied lemon peel, Coriander, Cumin, clove.

Rating: 7/10

This is a great gin. I really like how hard it leans into the fruity side of the flavor spectrum while slightly balancing it out with a good set of spices. This is like a cocktail in a glass ready to go.

Guess: Craft gin, unaged. Heavy on the citrus botanicals. 46-49% abv. Castle and Key seasonal release?

Reveal: Castle and Key Rise seasonal Spring Gin

Boom, nailed it. I historically love the gins that Castle and Key puts out and this is no exception to that. Perfect for a hot summer day or to throw in a cocktail Castle and Key just really knows how to craft a quality gin.

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