Gray Whale Gin
Product details
| Management number | 253704523 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$15.20 | Model Number | 253704523 | ||
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Gray Whale Gin is a beautifully crafted, coastal-inspired gin that balances bright citrus, cool pine, and subtle marine minerality. It’s a gin made for both sipping neat and elevating classic cocktails, offering a polished experience with character and elegance.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Produced by Golden State Distillery in Sonoma, California, Gray Whale Gin uses a 6-times distilled, gluten-free corn base as its spirit canvas. The botanicals are either sustainably farmed or wild-foraged along California’s Pacific coastline—following the epic migration path of the gray whale itself. Selected botanicals include juniper from Big Sur, fir-tree needles from Sonoma, almonds from the Capay Valley, limes from Temecula, mint from Santa Cruz and kombu sea kelp from the Mendocino coast. Both direct and vapor-basket distillation techniques are used to capture the freshness of citrus and fir, followed by a rest period before bottling.
Tasting Profile
Nose: Bright citrus — lime and lemon zest — greets the senses, complemented by fresh mint and a hint of pine-fir from the fir-tree needles.
Palate: The experience unfolds with almond cream and dried orange peel, smooth juniper presence and subtle coastal brine/sea-leaf minerality from the kelp. A refreshing mint-herb lift adds complexity.
Finish: Clean and lingering, with a cool pine whisper, soft citrus peel and a dry mineral tail — reminiscent of a windswept California shoreline.
Quick Overview
| Spec | Details |
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| ABV / Proof | 43% ABV / 86 Proof |
| Origin / Region | Sonoma County, California, USA |
| Production Base | 6-times distilled gluten-free corn base spirit |
| Botanicals | Californian: juniper, fir tree needles, almonds, limes, mint, kombu sea kelp |
| Aromas & Flavors | Citrus zest, mint, pine-fir, almond, dried orange peel, coastal mineral |
| Style / Identity | Small-batch, coastal California gin — fresh, textured, terroir-driven |
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