The original thought behind the visit was to taste their whiskey.
However, when offered a taste of gin ...I never refuse. I do like gin although,I rarely get excited by it. For the past few years my standard gin and tonic has been made with Hendricks. Hendricks has a distinctly different flavor profile than other "dry gins". Most distillers will not reveal their recipes so often you have to guess. Hendricks boasts rose petal nuances and cucumber with the back bone being Juniper of course.
This brings me back to the Greenbreir Gin- the product description on their website reads "With serious citrus, a bit of black-pepper spice, and light and pleasant Juniper notes, Smooth Ambler Greenbrier Gin exudes the cool smoothness our brand-name implies. Our gin is designed to have a rich and luxurious mouth-feel, without being overly “piney” like a lot of typical, by-the-book Dry, British gins."
I would agree with these statements and I would go a bit further. For me the predominate flavor profile would be a light orange with juniper undertones.
I am planing on reintroducing the Gin and Tonic to my husband. He has always disliked the medicinal taste of gin. I will garnish the drink with a slice of orange instead of a lime.
Side note: When I entered the distillery there were actual live human beings working. I always hate when you go to a winery, distillery or brewery and there is no one working. (it is just my personal pet peeve)
Smooth Ambler Spirits is located in WV.
They are about 5 minutes away from the Greenbrier resort.
You can find their products locally at
| Chardon Giant Eagle # 4098 | (440) 286-4949 | 351 Center Street | Chardon, OH |
| Generations Beverage & Liquor | (440) 255-1311 | 8760 Menotr Ave. | Mentor, OH |
| Downtown Liquor | (216) 579-1313 | 1335 West 10th Street | Cleveland, OH |
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