Distillery
No. 209
No. 209 is a high-end Californian gin produced by Distillery No. 209. It is a modern London Dry, characterised by pronounced organoleptic clarity achieved through a five-distillation production process and by a botanical blend with a strong citrus and spicy profile.
- San Francisco · California · United States
- Since 1882
The story
The brand is named for being the 209th registered distillery in the United States. Its historical origins trace back to a distillery founded in St. Helena, Napa Valley, in 1882; the modern incarnation was recreated and operates on Pier 50 in San Francisco Bay. the current site and the historical reconstruction are integral parts of the brand narrative and production identity.
Production philosophy
The production philosophy emphasises precision and refinement: to achieve a balanced, clean gin suitable both for neat consumption and for use in classic cocktails. Careful selection of botanicals from specific origins is prioritised to ensure consistency and quality.
Territory
San Francisco Bay (current site on Pier 50); historical origins in St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA.
Production method
Overnight maceration of the botanicals followed by distillation in a custom-built copper pot still. The gin is distilled five times to obtain clarity and balance. Some expressions employ additional resting/aging processes in casks (Barrel Reserve).
Distillation
Distillation in a copper pot still with overnight maceration of the botanicals; the classic gin is distilled five times.
Ageing
For the London Dry: no aging. There are Barrel Reserve versions that involve resting/aging in specific wine casks (e.g. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc) for the aged expressions.
Characteristics
- Type
- Distillery
- City
- San Francisco
- Categories
- gin
- London Dry gin
- gin barrel-aged (Barrel Reserve)
- California gin producer
- Raw materials
- juniper berries
- cardamom
- cassia (bark)
- bergamot (peel)
- coriander (seeds)
- lemon peel
- angelica root
- Casks and ageing vessels
- wine casks (Cabernet Sauvignon)
- wine casks (Chardonnay)
- wine casks (Sauvignon Blanc)
- Representative products
- No. 209 Gin (London Dry)
- No. 209 Cabernet Sauvignon Barrel Reserve Gin
- No. 209 Chardonnay Barrel Reserve Gin
- No. 209 Sauvignon Blanc Barrel Reserve Gin
- Gin London Dry No. 209 Pouring 100cl
What makes it distinctive
- Fivefold distillation process for the classic expression.
- Distillery located on Pier 50 in San Francisco Bay, benefiting from favorable natural climatic conditions.
- Historical origin linked to a distillery founded in St. Helena, Napa Valley, in 1882 (source of the name '209').
- Sourcing of botanicals from specific origins (e.g. Italian juniper, Calabrian bergamot).
Products from No. 209
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