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Saffron Gin, 70 cl

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Strain the gin into a jug, then add about the same volume of sugar syrup and taste it, adding a little more to taste – the more sugar the smoother the flavour. Saffron seems to have originated in western Asia travelling from there to India. By the tenth century it was being grown by the Arabs in Spain. The Moors are said to have brought it to Italy, France and Germany by the thirteenth century.

Pour the gin into sterilised bottles and secure with a top. It will keep for years, although it’s unlikely to last that long. Straight, in a strong martini, or paired with a more bitter tonic such as Q, the saffron is there and part of what is a very nice blend of traditional gin ingredients. Sadly, mix it with anything more poignant and the saffron is gone. As much as possible, we source raw materials from local producers. Much of the botanicals and fruits we use in our craft spirits are produced right here in Colorado. By doing so, we reduce our operation’s carbon footprint; locally sourcing raw materials means a shorter distance to travel and thus lesser fuel consumption. It also maximizes our positive impact on the local economy. By purchasing from local businesses, we increase the income of local producers. This, in turn, provides locals with more work opportunities, directly or indirectly increases' locals' spending power (which boosts the local economy even more), and increases the government's tax earnings — the Colorado proud way.Saffron has many traditional uses. It was used as a hair and clothes dye, a sign of wealth for the rich. Cleopatra is depicted bathing in a saffron bath. Saffron also has many medicinal benefits including anti-depressant and anti-cancer properties. It is also beneficial to the eyesight. Its culinary uses are many in both sweet and savoury dishes.

The saffron is added via post-distillation maceration, hence the beautiful Golden hue. Tasting Notes Colorado Springs - Denver - Fort Collins - Greeley - Las Vegas - Loveland - Sheridan - Thornton - Wellington - Wheat Ridge - Windsor This review is for the 55% ABV version of Old Raj Dry Gin. It begins with a classic set of botanicals among which are juniper, citrus, coriander, cassia, and other classics. But what really sets it apart is is slight golden tint, which is a result of the post-distillation addition of saffron. River Mentana Venetian Dry Gin. "River is a term for diamonds from rivers," says Mau, "they are the most precious diamonds, with perfect clarity, like our gin. Mentana is an ancient wheat variety that was used in the fermentation for the alcohol base. A fragrant, creamy wheat with a distinct salinity, grown close to the Venice lagoon." Vermouth

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Once your gin has had its steeping time you are ready to mix it with the sugar syrup. Put the sugar and 300ml of cold water into a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil, allowing all the sugar to dissolve, then simmer for a further 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.

I make this in a similar way to limoncello, with some added sugar, so it’s sweeter than regular gin, meaning you can drink it straight over ice or in a gin and tonic. We also produce a 50% Blue Agave & 50% Cane Spirit. A Blanco (clear) as well as a Barreled “Reposado” and Añejo style versions. The heady bergamot orange is a fragrant citrus that grows in France and Italy. It looks like a squat green lemon. Its juice is more acidic than lemon but its peel is uplifting – it has a deeper, almost woody citrus scent. I adore it. You can also buy bergamot lemons which look like a traditional lemon but taste sweeter, with a more orange skin; I like to use the greener bergamot oranges as they have more of the floral lemony notes I love, but both work. I have made a pretty pink-tinged blood orange version too. We at NOCO Distillery believe in doing business that benefits not only us but the rest of the community as well. Want to indulge in some luxury? Now, not only can you enjoy the juniper-flavoured goodness of gin, but saffron has also been added into the mix. Saffron is so fragrant that even the smallest amount is enough to transform a recipe. Used mainly in Indian and other Asian cuisines, the spice is reserved for only the finest dishes and is extremely expensive. The spice isn?t just simply thrown in for good measure; its use is carefully thought out and calculated. Saffron Gin, as you may have already guessed, contains this heavenly spice, but also contains many other top-quality botanicals. Joining the classic juniper berries, and not to forget the saffron, the gin also contains fennel, coriander, both lime and lemon peel, and angelica root. This winning combination of fine ingredients makes a premium gin which will excite your taste buds.

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There’s also a hint of sweetness in here. Gabriel Boudier Saffron Gin has a slightly enhanced viscosity, and while not at Old Tom levels of overt sweetness, it seems to have a bit of it in here. An expensive spice with stimulating and digestive properties which arrives today, as then, from the East and Africa. But recently, saffron has been gaining popularity in the world of mixology, with bartenders experimenting with different ways to incorporate this spice into their drinks. We produce numerous vodkas. A Premium & Super Premium Vodka. Our "house" vodka is distilled at least five times and filtered through custom filtration tubes. To ensure its purity, we distill our Super Premium Vodka minimum of 7 times, travel's an equivalent‎ of 1 mile or 1.6km during this repeat filtration process, and bottled at 55% ABV (110 Proof). We produce an Aquavit, made from 100% Organic Wheat neutral grain spirit and aged for 5 years in small five-gal ex-bourbon barrels.

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