Rod & Hammer's SLO Stills Slo Dry Gin
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.
  • rosemary
  • citrus
  • floral
  • spicy
  • pine
  • juniper
  • orange zest
  • lemon zest
  • earthy

Rod & Hammer's SLO Stills

Slo Dry Gin (0.75l, 40%*) *please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary
Price $30.99

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A classic dry Gin that seems to spring organically from the air, plants, and sea of Central California.

Rodney "Rod" Cegleski was a California surfer when he met an Australian Jackaroo named Hamlisch "Hammer" Marshall (a "jackaroo" is a young ranch hand down-under). In 2012 they started experimenting with brewing and distilling at the SLO Brew brewery in San Luis Obispo that Hamlisch had purchased. Distilling grew into a passion, and that passion developed into a business. They officially opened Rod & Hammer Slo Stills in 2019 and set about to build.

Gin just seems like a California thing. Sure, London gets all the good PR, but Gin was invented in the Mediterranean — Italy, Greece, and Croatia where juniper, citrus, and botanicals grow outside every window. And the central coast of California sits at about the same latitude as Southern Italy. That’s why so many fruits, herbs, and spice grow so well there. Rod & Hammer's Slo Stills Slo Dry Gin is made at their distillery on the central coast of California from California juniper, citrus, and other botanicals. Once distilled, it’s cut to proof using water from the Pacific Ocean. Seems like it was meant to be.
*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 aroma favors rosemary and bright citrus with a light does of florals and spice.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
The flavor profile is classic and leans savory with the herbal-pine notes of juniper taking center stage, followed by orange and lemon zests, floral tones, and earthy spices.

Finish
The finish is fresh and herbal with lingering notes of pine and citrus.
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  • rosemary
  • citrus
  • floral
  • spicy
  • pine
  • juniper
  • orange zest
  • lemon zest
  • earthy
Rod & Hammer's SLO Stills Slo Dry Gin
Rod & Hammer's SLO Stills Slo Dry Gin
Dog Dogson's Smartass corner
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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.
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.
Classifications of Gin: London Dry Gin, Plymouth Gin, Old Tom Gin, Genever or Dutch, New Western or new American or International style.
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.
How much Tonic is in a Gin & Tonic? The ideal proportions for a perfect Gin & Tonic is one part Gin and two parts Tonic.
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.
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Dog Dogson's Smartass corner
Character Dogson
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.
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.
Classifications of Gin: London Dry Gin, Plymouth Gin, Old Tom Gin, Genever or Dutch, New Western or new American or International style.
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.
How much Tonic is in a Gin & Tonic? The ideal proportions for a perfect Gin & Tonic is one part Gin and two parts Tonic.
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.
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