DISTILLERY NOTES

Okanagan Crush Pad Winemaker and Distiller Matt Dumayne produced a gin for Vij’s restaurants in Vancouver, Bolly Water Gin. This Okanagan Crush Pad Gin was triple distilled using wine as its base.

Twelve botanicals were carefully selected to add great complexity to this multi-layered spirit. Citrus and spice is derived from coriander, citrus peels, and cebeb berries, floral and fresh notes come from chamomile and lemongrass making this a delicious refreshing Gin, all on its own or as part of your favourite cocktail.

BC SPIRITS NOTES

Had this one for a number of years, Vijs Bolly Water which is an old collaboration between Jay Jones and Okanagan Crush Pad. Aromatic curry leaf and dry Indian spices on the nose leads to a juniper anchored botanical blend that is rooted in classic London Dry style with a unique Indian expression.

Alcohol - 45% / 90 proof

Color - Clear

Nose - Dry Indian spice, hints of classic juniper and complex citrus

Taste - The juniper is the base for this whole palate, connecting the dry Indian spice, the cubeb berries, the lemongrass and citrus. Complex but anchored.

Finish - Sweet citrus notes, hints of the lingering juniper

Best Enjoyed -Classic gin martini

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BC Spirits "Spirits a Day" #203 - Vij's Bolly Water Gin

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