Spitzmund Gin - New Western Dry

Volume: 0.5 litres | Alcohol content: 47% | Chill filtration: Yes | Colouring: No

Special Features:

In Spitzmund Gin, plum and apple complement the classic juniper and coriander notes, alongside citrus fruit and floral accents. This combination of fruit and spice shapes its New Western Dry style. The aromas come from natural ingredients; no added flavourings or colourings are used.

The gin is produced in small batches and bottled at 47% in its distinctive black earthenware bottle. The white anchor reflects the brand's northern German roots. This version contains 0.5 litres and comes without gift packaging. Spitzmund can be enjoyed neat or in a gin and tonic; another option is the Red Gin developed by founder Andreas Werner, made with red grape or cranberry juice.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Resinous, slightly bitter juniper meets plum and apple on the nose. Fresh citrus notes, including orange, mingle with coriander spice. A subtle hint of mace adds to the aroma.
• Palate: The gin feels slightly sweet and oily on the palate. Juniper appears first, followed by plum and apple. Fresh citrus fruit and spicy notes round out the flavour.
• Finish: Fruit and spice lead the long finish. It remains fresh as the spicy notes linger with a slight pungency.

Distillery/Bottler:

Spitzmund grew out of Andreas Werner's work behind the bar. At his TRAFO Bar in Kiel, he developed cocktails while looking for a gin that would be just as enjoyable neat as with tonic. This led to the idea of creating his own recipe, combining fruit with traditional gin botanicals. The brand name alludes to the way the lips pucker as a glass is raised to the mouth.

Spitzmund works with Isarnhoe Destillerie near Kiel to produce its gin. There, the botanicals are first steeped in neutral alcohol to extract their aromatic compounds. Distillation then takes place in a wood-fired copper pot still made by Arnold Holstein. Water brings the spirit to bottling strength, followed by a short resting period before bottling. The brand's regional partnerships also include support for a northern German Diakonie organisation.

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