Russell Henry Malaysian Lime Gin

Detailed Description

Russell Henry Malaysian Lime Gin is made using Russell Henry London Dry Gin. After distillation, the gin is steeped in the leaves and fruit of the limau purut, a type of lime native to Malaysia. They source the fruit from the exotic orchards of John Kirkpatrick in the San Joaquin Valley. The limau purut, which is often used in Malaysian and Indonesian cuisine, has a rough, bumpy skin and a robust, slightly tangy flavor.

Russell Henry Malaysian Lime Gin Tasting Notes

Nose: Classic juniper forward aromas with subtle hints of fruity lime.

Palate: dry with notes of spice, lime zest, minerals, and minty undertones.

Finish: Balanced with a smooth and refreshing finish.

Distillery Information

Master distiller Crispin Cain is a seasoned spirits and wine industry veteran. In 1983 he was moonlighting jobs in Pleasanton in a wine cellar, and on a bottling line, while working with Cooper Laboratories plasma kinetics division during the day. After having settled in Mendocino County, in ’89 Crispin Cain worked as assistant distiller to the brandy master Hubert Germain-Robin for seven years before founding Greenway Distillers Inc. with his wife, partner, and vice president, Tamar Kaye in 2005.