Trail Distilling’s Trillium Pink Pinot Gin

My Price: $39.95

Country/Area: Oregon USA

Distillery: Trail Distilling

Proof/ABV: 90 Proof/45% ABV

Mash Bill: 100% Wheat

Barrel: Used Pinot Noir Barrels

Age: Roughly 6 Months

Nose: Fresh Pine Needles, Ethanol, Honeysuckle

Taste: Juniper, Herbs, Oak

Review: I would not say I’m a gin lover but I do enjoy a nice gin cocktail. Be it a refreshing Bee’s Knees or Gin and Tonic the floral juniper notes are often over powering if not handled with precision. When I came across Trillium Pink Pinot Gin from Trail Distilling I decided to give it a try to see what kind of impact a wine barrel could have on such a bold spirit. Aged for approximately 6 months if fresh dumped Oregon Pinot barrels the gin has a subtle fruitiness and oak notes that are not found in other gins. It can not be mistaken for any other spirit but the juniper notes due feel a little subdued and more cohesive. Add the beautiful slight pink color and you have a bottle worth adding to your bar. Cheers!

My Rating: Stock it if you like gin.

May the miles you hike be filled with wonder and the glasses you raise be filled with whiskey.

Cheers!

Rating scale:

-Spit: Don’t bother with this one. If a friend gives you a dram of it, are they even your friend?

-Shoot: Good enough to get you drunk.

-Sip: Tasty enough to enjoy neat or on the rocks.

-Stock: I’d recommend keeping a bottle on hand.