Raw materials
corn
Distillery
Distillery N.209
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Distillery N.209.
American producer based in San Francisco, known for its flagship gin No. 209: a quintuply distilled gin (46% ABV) with a citrus-forward and spicy profile, produced from a corn-based spirit and a blend of selected botanicals.
gin
barrel-finished gin
kosher-for-Passover spirits
Producer range
Producer range Distillery N.209
Spirit categories
gin
barrel-finished gin
kosher-for-Passover spirits
Representative products
No. 209 Gin (70 cl)
No. 209 Chardonnay Barrel Reserve Gin
Casks and ageing vessels
wine barrels for barrel-finished editions
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Base spirit produced from Midwest corn; a five-distillation process overall: initial distillations are carried out in column stills to obtain the neutral base, then the final distillation is done in a copper pot still with botanicals macerated in the spirit prior to the cut. Heads and tails are discarded and only the heart is collected.
Distillation
Quintuple distillation: initial phases in column stills (for the neutral base) and final distillation in a copper pot still; botanicals macerated in spirit prior to the final distillation.
Ageing
For the classic gin: unaged. There are barrel-finished reserve versions matured in wine barrels for the 'Barrel Reserve' expressions.
Producer history Distillery N.209
The No. 209 name references the original license issued in 1882 to a distillery founded in St. Helena (Napa Valley). The modern incarnation of the distillery was re-established in the early 2000s and production now takes place at a facility on Pier 50 in San Francisco. In November 2018 Vintage Wine Estates acquired the brand and inventory, consolidating production of the classic expressions and barrel-reserve variants. Recurring names in the recent history include Leslie Rudd (company steward) and master distiller Arne Hillesland.
Production philosophy
Precision distillation practices to achieve clarity and balance; an approach that blends traditional techniques with a modern sensitivity to botanicals and aromatic profiles (citrus-forward and spicy), making the gin versatile for neat tasting and for cocktails.
Territory
San Francisco (Pier 50), San Francisco Bay, California, United States
Awards and recognitions
Recognized at the Gin Masters (The Spirits Business) and other competitions: multiple Silver/Gold medals across editions and awards granted to barrel-reserve expressions in subsequent years (consult sources for edition/product details).
Distillery N.209
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