Reviews

“This smooth and floral, mouthful, from Distillery No. 209 on San Francisco’s Pier 50, took us completely by surprise.”

– Playboy, Richard Carlton

“Our favorite American offerings include No. 209 Gin, which is small-batch and high-end from a distillery in an unlikely location, Pier 50 on San Francisco’s waterfront. It’s made with bergamot peel and other exotic fruits and spices.”

– Andrew Knowlton, Bon Appétit

“I rarely drink hard liquor, but I must say this was the smoothest gin I have ever had. Served straight up and ice cold, it was pretty amazing….”

– The Hedonist Gazette, Robert Parker

“Very elegant and smooth.”

– Imbibe

“The resulting artisanal gin, No. 209, has an alluring citric perfume, thanks to an infusion of bergamot peel along with more typical spices like juniper.”

– New York Times

“Superb (90-95)/Highly recommended: The nosing passes find generous notes of citrus zest, juniper berry, orris root, licorice, coriander and angelica. The palate entry is bittersweet, intensely grainy and speckled with licorice and orris root; at midpalate the flavor turns delightfully herbal. Finish is decidedly herbal/leafy/seed-like and, finally, bittersweet. An adult gin with an adventurous attitude.”

– Wine Enthusiast, Paul Pacult

“It’s a subtle, well-considered gin that makes a sophisticated cocktail.”

– LA Times, Charles Perry

“No. 209 Gin has formulated what it believes to be the first Kosher-for-Passover Gin…The resulting gin?...more subtle herbal aromas and more evident warm spice flavors. Different, but only slightly.”

– San Francisco Chronicle, Jon Bonne

“Highest rating.”

– Difford’s Guide London, Issue Number 5.3

“The result is a clean, lithe gin that offers a vibrant medley of flavors that never cloy. No. 209’s juniper taste is subtle and cedar-like, rather than resinous. Other flavors that unfold include a trace of nutty sweetness, rose water, spice cake, and a succulent, fresh citrus wave that avoids the bitterness from which some gins suffer. Its gentle intensity may make No. 209 the perfect martini gin, although it performs with grace in any gin cocktail. In fact, it might even have tempted the wariest sailor to quaff a Mickey Finn. Certainly Dirty Tom would have drunk this one for free.”

– Robb Report, Brett Anderson

“Distilled on Pier 50 in San Francisco, this clean-drinking gin- with its combination of citrus flavors and hints of cinnamon and juniper- has quickly attained cult status and make a delicious martini.”

– RobbReport.com