I just finished a tasting of Gin No. 209 from San Francisco, CA. This is another citrus flavored gin. The nose is very juniper with a hint of citrus and herbs and the taste is majorily citrus with strong juniper flavors with a... (0 replies, last updated by JMF September 14, 2006)

American gins that are excellent: Bluecoat, Aviation, Junipero, Cascade Mountain, DH Krahn, Rehorst, Back River, North Shore No. 6, Gin No. 209, Seagram’s Extra Dry, Seagram’s Distillers Reserve... just some of the... (17 replies, last updated by currymouth March 9, 2008)

No. 209 gin from San Francisco has been getting good reviews. It’s in the ‘artisan’ class of gins. A new one just out is Tanqueray Rangpur, made with “rangpur limes and other botanicals.” They have a... (60 replies, last updated by rosewood May 19, 2009)

Folly for joining the ranks of gin lovers now. I do think it’s funny how much of a reaction I still get from people about my love of gin. Ah well. More for us, right? I have been toying around with a local to San Francisco... (30 replies, last updated by rednyellow October 16, 2008)

There are also a pair of micro-gins being made in California: No. 209 (distilled by owner of Dean and DeLuca), and Junipero (distilled by Anchor Steam of beer fame). (27 replies, last updated by vb_lady December 18, 2006)

. Also a big fan of a martini style tail with gin (usually 209), cointreau, lemon juice and a twist. Or just a Hendrick’s martini. Which seems like the perfect thing for later today. (15 replies, last updated by emmaroseeats July 17, 2009)

hello smn....Have you tried #209 gin at all? From a small still in San Francisco. Very very tasty. (4 replies, last updated by smn February 12, 2009)

mint juleps, but it’s possible that I might buy more. I have most of a bottle of spiced rum as well. And are there good gins that I’m missing? I’ve always bought Bombay Sapphire, but recently figured out that I... (4 replies, last updated by dhs May 18, 2009)

's still wrong, find another bar, and another bartender. Find mine and I promise proper martini’s and a lively debate on the merits of proper tail garnishes. Try this one, it’s my current favorite, 209 gin and Lillet,... (33 replies, last updated by barleywino November 6, 2008)

martini is NOT a nice tip). Complement a well made drink, and make sure to come back soon! My (current) favorite martinis: 209 gin and Lillet Blanc – 4 to 1 – stirred, up with a twist. Same with Hendricks, but add a... (14 replies, last updated by soupkitten June 1, 2007)

the name of. Also there’s 209 Gin that is made on pier 50. An olive tree, or herb bush from that olive oil place in the ferry building. just some thoughts. have fun!! (11 replies, last updated by Caitlin McGrath December 16, 2006)

My “cabinet” consists of.... Gin: 209 Bombay Sapphire Crimson Hayman’s Old Tom Leopolds Martin Miller’s Tanqueary Tanqueary Ten Vodka: Smirnoff Absolut Smirnoff Copper Pot Still Ketel One Ketel One Citron Skyy Zybrovka... (68 replies, last updated by dawnb November 4, 2009)

contrast. If you’re feeling junky, the garlic fries went well with our citrusy 209 gin and Hangar One vodka tails. But the Caesar salad crashed and burned, so much so that I longed to tell the chef so that no other innocent... (15 replies, last updated by stornlof August 15, 2007)

at 5. Now, to those of you who do not know, Trinity has a better gin selection than most of the liquor stores in the Garden State. As a big fan of the martini, I was compelled to have two samples prior to dinner. This time I... (10 replies, last updated by foodislove1958 February 26, 2009)

makes superb Ramos Gin Fizzes and Mint Juleps.) I’ve had good Sazeracs at The Library Lounge, Arnaud’s French 75 bar, Tujaque’s, The Carousel Bar, and Galatoire’s. Pravda! (youngish, and borderline-Goth)... (15 replies, last updated by SBrooksB April 23, 2008)