ESP Smoked Gin
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.
  • smoky
  • spicy
  • herbs
  • fragrant
  • pine
  • juniper
  • pepper
  • anise
  • botanicals

Empire Spirits Project

ESP Smoked Gin (0.75l, 42%*) *please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary

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A new American style Gin with innovative smoked juniper berries for a singular complex palate.

So far, Empire Spirits Project (ESP) is focused on unique Gins. Back in 2012 it all started as a vague idea in the mind of former chef Jake Sawabini. He is the distiller at ESP, and he opened up the business with his co-founders Allan Rothstein, Norman Rothstein, and Thomas DelVecchio in July of 2016. The company is New York born and bred, with offices in Penn Station and distillation in Yonkers — just a bit up-river from Manhattan. Their distinctive black frosted bottles and colorful wax seals hold some of the most unique Gins in the world.

ESP likes to keep the botanical infusions simple and clean, but innovative. ESP Smoked Gin is one of the best example of that ethos. Like all Gins, the botanical infusion starts with juniper. But just like Islay Single Malts smoke their grains with peat, the juniper berries are smoked over applewood. That’s the first time we’ve ever heard of that. The rest of the botanical mix includes peppercorns, caraway, and six other players.

When we first sampled this interesting sipper, the first thing that sprang to mind was that this would be a wonderful substitute for Vodka in a Bloody Mary — and it is. But imagine the impact of that flavor profile in a Dirty Martini. Sounds magical to us.
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.
Appearance / Color
Clear

Nose / Aroma / Smell
The fragrance is piney and lightly smoky with a definite spicy tingle in the nose.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Taken neat, the palate is rich and complex with the smokiness taking a back seat to the spicy and herbal notes.

Finish
The finish is clean and fresh with a faint, lingering BBQ note.
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  • smoky
  • spicy
  • herbs
  • fragrant
  • pine
  • juniper
  • pepper
  • anise
  • botanicals
ESP Smoked Gin
Empire Spirits Project ESP Smoked Gin
Dog Dogson's Smartass corner
Character Dogson
London Dry Gin is not always from London. Gin does not have the same geographical restrictions as Spirits such as Cognac, Scotch, or Tequila. Only a tiny handful of London Dry Gins are actually made in the city.
It’s a common myth that Gin is a tear-jerker. Of course, drinking too much of it will make you feel awful the next day, but that’s the same with any alcohol.
As with many other Spirits, Gin was originally intended to be used as a medicine—to battle malaria.
While juniper-heavy Gin is perfect for your daily G&T, it is also complemented extremely well by tea flavours such as Earl Grey. Try steeping Earl Grey tea bags in Gin for an hour before mixing it with lemon juice and soda for a refreshing tipple. This one gets you additional kudos, so let’s keep it between us.
As producers try to develop new styles and flavors of Gin, to push the category and find a niche, the need for trying new methods of extracting flavors, as well as using more unusual botanicals, has grown.

One such way is the vacuum distillation method, when the redistillation of botanicals takes place in a vacuum.
Juniper berry is the main ingredient of Gin. They are usually picked wild by independent workers throughout Europe and sold via distributors to Gin makers worldwide.
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Dog Dogson's Smartass corner
Character Dogson
London Dry Gin is not always from London. Gin does not have the same geographical restrictions as Spirits such as Cognac, Scotch, or Tequila. Only a tiny handful of London Dry Gins are actually made in the city.
It’s a common myth that Gin is a tear-jerker. Of course, drinking too much of it will make you feel awful the next day, but that’s the same with any alcohol.
As with many other Spirits, Gin was originally intended to be used as a medicine—to battle malaria.
While juniper-heavy Gin is perfect for your daily G&T, it is also complemented extremely well by tea flavours such as Earl Grey. Try steeping Earl Grey tea bags in Gin for an hour before mixing it with lemon juice and soda for a refreshing tipple. This one gets you additional kudos, so let’s keep it between us.
As producers try to develop new styles and flavors of Gin, to push the category and find a niche, the need for trying new methods of extracting flavors, as well as using more unusual botanicals, has grown.

One such way is the vacuum distillation method, when the redistillation of botanicals takes place in a vacuum.
Juniper berry is the main ingredient of Gin. They are usually picked wild by independent workers throughout Europe and sold via distributors to Gin makers worldwide.
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