Deluxe Gin
Our deluxe gin is inspired by our beautiful antique jukebox that sits in our restaurant. the coloring, design, and brand are all inspired by the beautifulk 1953 seeburh selectomatic 100.
OUR GIN PROCESS
Gin, at its heart, is a flavored spirit that is redistilled. We use our same high proof grain neutral spirit as our 276 Vodka, more information here, as a base for our Deluxe Gin. There are many processes that exist to infuse juniper and other botanicals into the base spirit to create that beautifully complex gin flavor we all know and love. But maybe we’re getting ahead of our selves.
Our research and development department distilled numerous nano batches with over 30 botanicals to test various combinations of weight, species, and time. After months of trials, we narrowed the list down to just a handful of tried and true botanicals that we then added to our grain neutral spirit to let steep for 24 hours. After the steeping, or maceration time, we combine the high proof wash with filtered water in our pot still.
Our Deluxe Gin comes off the still at roughly 160 proof with a beautiful juniper aroma that balances extremely well with our other botanicals. After distillation, we let the spirit rest for about 5 weeks to let the flavors develop while we slowly lower the proof down to 93. This proof was chosen because it provides a dry mouthfeel to balance our aromatic botanicals and create a truly beautiful spirit.
experimenting with many botanicals to determine our favorites
DISTILLER’S NOTES
Inspired by our 1953 Seeburg Selectomatic Jukebox, our focus for the Deluxe Gin was an overwhelming desire to craft a traditional yet versatile product that could stand out at our local watering holes just as much as in a Portland cocktail bar.
Well over 100 variations (the same number of song selections on our jukebox)of botanicals were tested to find the right balance of juniper and supporting cast to make sure that our gin was not only delicious, but with a surprisingly complex aroma that develops depending on your cocktail of choice.
We are extremely proud of Deluxe Gin, so much so that we decided to get an outside opinion from the American Distillers Institute’s through their Judging of Craft Spirits Competition. As one of the most respected international competitions for spirits, we are proud to have our hard work recognized with a Gold Medal for the Classic Gin Category in 2019.
SIGNATURE COCKTAIL RECIPES
Deluxe Martini
A quick recipe to make a deluxe version of one of the most famous cocktails in existence.
Chill a cocktail glass(aka martini glass)
In a cocktail shaker,
- Add 2.5 ounces Deluxe Gin
- Add 0.5 ounces Dry Vermouth
- Add ice
Shake vigorously
Strain into chilled cocktail glass
Garnish with olives, or a rosemary sprig
GT Deluxe
A deluxe version of one of our favorite classics!
Fill a rocks glass with ice
Add 2 ounces Deluxe Gin
Fill with your favorite tonic water
Garnish with lime slice
Ginger Grant
This cocktail may come in a small package, but all it takes a little extra step to make sure the flavors all come out equal.
In a rocks glass,
-Ice
- Add 1.5 oz Deluxe Gin
- Add 1 oz strawberry puree
- Add squeeze of lime juice
-Top off with ginger beer
Garnish with a lemon wheel or strawberry
Food Pairing from the Bitchin’ Kitchen
The botanicals that give our Deluxe Gin its signature flavor also make our gin and tonic a versatile pairing for many of our amazing entrees. However, if we must choose one, the Rosemary’s Baby signature pizza takes the cake (or pie).
Our house made pizza dough provides a deliciously crispy and flavorful platform for the Rosemary Oil base, shredded mozzarella and fontina cheese, thin sliced red potatoes, bacon, and fresh rosemary. The Deluxe Gin and Tonic takes you on a smooth drive through flavor town while accentuating the delicate flavors and rinsing the palate between bites.