This is a different style of gin from the much more common London Dry style. It is made in by a small company in Spokane, Washington which uses one of the more unique blends of botanicals for gin I have heard of, and trust me that is saying a lot ! They start out with their excellent vodka as a base and then use a blend of the usual suspects of juniper and coriander, with lavender (I've seen that before in a couple), along with mint, dried Fuji apples, and hops - which is something no else we know of has attempted.
"Dry Fly Dry Gin is an all-American spirit distilled with custom-built pot stills in Spokane, Washington. Its ingredients are locally grown in the Pacific Northwest using sustainable farming methods, and this care shows: Dry Fly Dry Gin is a gold medal winner at the New York World Wine & Spirit Competition. In addition to its gold medal award, Dry Fly Dry Gin is a silver medalist at the San Diego International Spirits Competition and the Micro Liquor Spirit Awards. Ultimate Beverage Challenge rates Dry Fly as a strongly recommended gin."
Crystal clear. The nose is quite floral and herbal with accents of coriander, juniper, citrus, and cumin the palate is lush and crisp with citrus and spice notes. It's quite fruity with complimenting zest and spice flavors that roll on for minutes. Wonderfully complex and beautifully proportioned. A rising star on the new American Gin frontier. ~ **** / EXCEPTIONAL !!!!