Gale Force Gin is 44% abv. / 88 proof. Gale Force was released in January 2005 and is made by Triple Eight Distillery in Nantucket, MA. which was created by Dean and Melissa Long in 1997 and located on Nantucket Island. It was the region's first craft distillery. The name comes from its ultra pure water source, well #888. Besides Gale Force Gin Triple Eight Distillery makes a variety of other premium spirits, all of which are hand crafted in small batches using only natural ingredients. It is finished with a slightly higher alcohol content than most gins made in the US, this gin goes back to its roots in the classic, older, London Dry style of 50-55% abv. / 100-110 proof gins.The aroma is light and junipery, with a small presence of spices. A clean, dry smell that is invigorating, but not overwhelming. The taste is also very light and dry. A nice gin taste that is simple and uncomplicated, a bit peppery and hot but not unpleasantly so, with just a small bit of sweetness noticeable in the middle, and just a bare hint of citrus hiding in the background. The short finish is more peppery than anything else, with a slight spice in the close. It's clean, smooth, simple, and enjoyable.
Gale Force works well for those who don't want a real ginny gin. In general I find it a bit too light and simple for my tastes, but I do enjoy its clean taste and aroma. Its not so light that you will mistake it for a vodka in a cocktail, and is perfect for those who want just a little spicy juniper presence in your drink.

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3-19-2007 @11:52AM James said... I've tried the Gale Force recently, and I've been very happy with it - very pleasant. Does very nicely indeed in a gimlet.
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