Versatile as can be, this is a well-rounded (and wholly affordable) gin that works well in anything you could envision for it. Notes of evergreen become all-encompassing and less distinct - but plenty lively - with a mild smear of fruit working to balance things out in the end. More fresh bay leaf and juniper, a touch of pepper, with that coriander and a cardamom note building toward the finish. Gentle citrus, lemon and lime, appear with a bit of time in glass, with a slightly smoky note - California, indeed! - wafting throughout. The nose is definitely refreshing and clean, the bay leaf notes popping right away, making a pleasant counterpart to the milder juniper aromas. Does it evoke the rolling (golden brown) hills of California? Let’s find out. I brought a bottle of Terroir with me on the trip. The botanical list includes 12 products, including local Douglas fir, California bay laurel, fennel, sage, and of course juniper - plus (non-native) coriander, among other ingredients. George markets four different gins as part of its permanent lineup, including Dry Rye and Terroir, reviewed here, which is inspired by the flora of Marin County - where Drinkhacker previously made its home before moving to Austin, Texas.
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