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No. 209

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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.
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Producer range

Producer range No. 209

Spirit categories

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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

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)
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

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.

Producer history No. 209

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.

No. 209

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