New Western dry gins This is a loose term championed by the American bartending consultant Ryan Magarian for gins which some say border on being legally being gins at all due to their relatively low levels of juniper.

Apr 8, 2025 · Here are six new gins to try, according to an expert at The Whisky Exchange. Whether you prefer your gin straight up, or in a cocktail, these gins are outstanding.

Jul 30, 2020 · Given its balanced, often refreshing profile, gin enthusiasts could rightly argue that the best way to enjoy a New Western Dry is neat or with a large cube of ice.

Ryan Magarian wrote a somewhat famous essay defining Western Dry Gin, often shortened to New Western Gin. His framework acknowledged a need for a “character” designation beyond the standard descriptors. He and many other writers looked towards “regional” descriptors. They contextualized these new gins in terms of a language of terroir and region.

Jul 30, 2021 · We tasted 12 London Dry gins, mixing up martinis, Negronis, and gin and tonics to find our five favorites.

Sep 5, 2023 · New Western Dry Gin represents a modern twist on traditional gin, emerging in Europe in the early 21st century. This type of gin is characterized by its diverse and dominant botanical flavors, which often overshadow the classic juniper taste that gins are known for.

Jun 8, 2024 · New Western Dry Gin is a modern and contemporary category of Gin. Learn everything about these new and unique spirits and how to drink them.

Jan 9, 2013 · #5 Bluecoat American Dry Gin (94 proof) – Philadelphia Distilling deserves a lot of credit for helping revolutionize the gin category. It was their Bluecoat American Dry Gin that really helped solidify the new American style of gin.

Dec 11, 2012 · What is New Western Dry Gin? The New Western Dry Gin making philosophy seems to have evolved over the past 12 years as a result of efforts from both large brand houses and regional distillers in Europe and in the United States.

Apr 1, 2024 · None of that would be possible without gin — more specifically, London Dry and London Dry-adjacent gins. On this list, you’ll discover the pinnacle of those offerings, alongside the leading...