Distillery 209

Vastly different from the juniper-heavy gins of the past, No. 209 opens with a beautifully aromatic nose of predominately citrus and floral notes with a hint of spiciness. First across the palate are the citrus high notes, with lemon followed by a hint of orange. As the spirit warms in the mouth, delicate floral notes are liberated from the bergamot and coriander. Mid-palate, there is a pepper-like warmth from the emerging cardamom and juniper. As the cardamom continues to bloom across the palate mint-like components further emerge. The cassia and other warm spice notes become prominent on the finish. The cassia in particular lingers, encouraging another sip. Learn More

Kosher dietary law prohibits the consumption of leavened grains, and spirits fermented from grains, during Passover. No. 209 Kosher-for-Passover Vodka is crafted using a Passover-certified sugarcane base spirit to create a vodka with a surprising sweetness across the palate and a dry, clean finish. In order to receive the loftier “Kosher-for-Passover” designation, Distillery No. 209 enlists the assistance of the Orthodox Union to supervise and certify the vodka’s production at the Pier 50 facility in San Francisco. Learn More

Our No. 209 Kosher-for-Passover Gin has a citrus backbone with an herbal undertone due to the addition of California bay leaf from Mt. Veeder in Napa Valley. First across the palate are the high citrus notes and a sweetness that is attributed to the sugar cane base spirit. Mid-palate, more savory flavors evolve with bay leaf and juniper at the forefront. As the gin passes the palate, spice notes of cassia and pepper become prominent. Learn More

The nose possesses toffee and caramel sweetness with hints of spice. The first sip is sweet and full with a hint of citrus, spice and subtle red wine notes. Mid-palate shows the only true remnants of gin with juniper, cardamom and rose-like coriander resting in the background. The finish is quite long, sweet and surprisingly spice-filled with cassia, clove, ginger and black pepper. At the very end there are chocolate and oak notes. Learn More

No. 209 Chardonnay Barrel Reserve Gin initially shows a grassy nose followed by buttery-toffee and a hint of oak. The fist sip is subtly sweet and almost fruity, followed by a gin-inspired mid-palate with juniper, cardamom, orange and a hint of eucalyptus. Its finish is rich, long and lingering with a light tannin tang, the sweetness, toasted oak and a pronounced butterscotch note carrying on until the next sip. The Chardonnay Barrel Reserve Gin won a Master Medal in the Gin Masters Competition by the Spirits Business in 2018. Learn More

No. 209 Sauvignon Blanc Barrel Reserve Gin has a floral nose with hints of toasted grain and subtle spice over undertones of juniper and citrus. The first sip is alluringly sweet and citrusy, with a pleasant tang from wine barrel aging. Mid-palate shows a burst of floral tones, lavender, rose and chamomile with hints of juniper. The finish is long and round with cardamom, chocolate and cassia notes. Learn More