When it comes to making gin, the standard approach is simply to throw all the botanicals into the still at the same time and turn up the heat. The team at Leopold Bros. in Colorado, however, do things the hard way. They believe that treating heavy, earthy roots exactly the same as delicate, fresh citrus is a recipe for a muddy spirit. To solve this, they use a brilliantly meticulous technique called fractional distillation. Every single botanical in Leopold's American Small Batch Gin is distilled separately. This means they can distil the heavy juniper at a high heat to extract its rich, piney oils, while gently warming the hand-zested pomelo and sweet Valencia orange so the bright citrus notes are never overcooked or burnt. Once each botanical has been perfectly captured, they are expertly blended back together. The result is an incredibly clean, vibrant, and perfectly balanced gin. On the nose, you get an immediate hit of sweet citrus and warm coriander. On the palate, the classic juniper sits beautifully alongside the bright pomelo, before finishing with the soft, earthy spice of orris root. Because this gin is so remarkably smooth and bursting with natural flavour, it makes a spectacular, refreshing Gin and Tonic. Serve it over plenty of ice with a premium tonic water and a simple wedge of fresh orange. It also shines brilliantly in a classic Martini, where the sheer quality of the distillation can take centre stage. [#intro]A unique American Small Batch Gin crafted through the meticulous practise of fractional distillation...[/intro]