No. 209 Gin and San Francisco not only share a reverence for tradition and history, but also a confident push-the-boundaries attitude that encourages risk-taking and daring innovation. The natural cooling properties of 13 feet of San Francisco Bay water beneath the pier keep the air temperature in the distillery perfect for distilling all year round.

Vastly different from the juniper-heavy gins of the past, No. 209 opens with a beautifully aromatic nose of predominately citrus and floral notes with a hint of spiciness. First across the palate are the citrus high notes, with lemon followed by a hint of orange. As the spirit warms in the mouth, delicate floral notes are liberated from the bergamot and coriander. Mid-palate, there is a pepper-like warmth from the emerging cardamom and juniper. As the cardamom continues to bloom across the palate mint-like components further emerge. The cassia and other warm spice notes become prominent on the finish. The cassia in particular lingers, encouraging another sip.