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Smooth Ambler Gin

In the mountains of West Virginia, far from Scotland's familiar distillery houses, Smooth Ambler blends Scotch craftsmanship with American stubbornness. The gin follows a simple principle: let the botanicals speak for themselves without drowning them in alcohol. It's a new voice in an old category, born in the Appalachians rather than London.

  • Bottle of Smooth Ambler Double-barrel American Gin
    Item no.: 2222786539-18386

    Smooth Ambler takes its Greenbrier Gin and splits it in two: half rests in virgin oak barrels, the other half in used Old Scout Bourbon barrels, before the two are reunited into this rich, cask-aged gin.

    Expert's description

    Smooth Ambler Double-barrel American Gin is an American cask-aged gin from Smooth Ambler Spirits in West Virginia, bottled at 49.5%.

    The base is Greenbrier Gin, distilled from a bourbon mash of corn, wheat and barley, infused with botanicals such as juniper, cardamom, orange and lemon peel.

    Half of the gin ages in new, virgin oak barrels while the other half matures in used Old Scout Bourbon barrels for three months, after which the two halves are blended.

    The barrel ageing adds caramel and vanilla notes plus a light sweetness reminiscent of bourbon, without losing the gin's classic juniper spice.

    Tasting notes

    Nose

    The nose offers burnt caramel, orange marmalade and a hint of lemon meringue.

    Palate

    The palate is bittersweet with dry oak, orange marmalade and piney juniper.

    Finish

    The finish is spiced with candied ginger and clove.

    Specifications

    Name: Smooth Ambler Double-barrel American Gin
    Distillery: Smooth Ambler Spirits
    Country: USA
    Type: Cask Aged Gin
    ABV: 49.5%
    Size: 70 CL
    Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or in an Old Fashioned-style drink
    Distillery: Smooth Ambler Spirits

    Flavour profile

    Cask aged · Spiced · Caramel · Citrus

    Did you know?

    The gin ages in two cask types simultaneously, half in virgin oak and half in used Old Scout Bourbon barrels, before being blended into one gin.

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    • 69,50
      1pcs.
      60,50EUR
  • Bottle of Smooth Ambler Greenbrier Gin from West Virginia USA
    Item no.: 2222786539-1063

    Named after the Greenbrier Valley of West Virginia, this gin was crafted to break away from the tight, piney style often associated with British gin.

    Expert's description

    Smooth Ambler Greenbrier Gin is an American Small Batch Gin distilled by Smooth Ambler Spirits and bottled at 49.5%.

    The gin is quadruple-distilled from a mashbill of 68% corn, 16% wheat and 16% malted barley, the same recipe the distillery uses for its vodka.

    Botanicals such as juniper, coriander seed, cardamom, angelica root, orange peel, lemon peel and black pepper are added via vapor infusion, giving it a gentler, rounder character than many traditional British gins.

    The result is a gin without the heavy, piney note that often defines classic British gin, offering instead a warmer, more spiced profile.

    Tasting notes

    Nose

    The nose is spiced and lightly peppery with citrus and a gentle juniper base.

    Palate

    The palate is round and warm with cardamom and black pepper, carried by a gentle juniper character.

    Finish

    The finish is long and spiced with lingering pepper.

    Specifications

    Name: Smooth Ambler Greenbrier Gin
    Country: USA
    Type: Small Batch Gin
    ABV: 49.5%
    Size: 70 CL
    Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of orange
    Distillery: Smooth Ambler Spirits

    Flavour profile

    Spiced · Peppery · Warm · Round

    Did you know?

    Greenbrier Gin is distilled from the same mashbill of corn, wheat and malted barley that Smooth Ambler uses for its vodka.

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    • 57,50
      1pcs.
      50,00EUR
   

About Smooth Ambler

Smooth Ambler Gin is crafted in the USA, where you'll find several variants suited to different flavour profiles. For the newcomer it's an accessible, botanical-driven gin, perfect for classic gin drinks; for the connoisseur, Smooth Ambler is interesting as part of the American craft gin wave that has, over recent decades, taken the London Dry style and given it an American twist with local ingredients and a more experimental approach to botanicals.

History & Background

Smooth Ambler Spirits was founded in 2009 in Maxwelton, West Virginia, by a group of enthusiasts with backgrounds in finance who wanted to build a distillery from scratch in a state with no major spirits tradition. The distillery quickly became known for its gin and whiskey, produced with a deliberate focus on craftsmanship over volume. In 2017 a majority stake in the company was acquired by Pernod Ricard, giving the distillery access to an international market while retaining its original, craft-driven profile.

Production & Style

The gin is distilled with juniper and a blend of American and classic botanicals for a versatile profile.

Signature Style

Fresh, Spicy, Versatile
The flavour is fresh and spicy, working versatile across a range of cocktails.

Facts

DistillerySmooth Ambler
Founded2009
PronouncedSMOOTH AM-bler
RegionWest Virginia
CountryUSA
OwnerPernod Ricard
Official websitesmoothambler.com

Like Smooth Ambler Gin? You should also try:

Eden Mill Gin, Mosgaard Gin and Warner's Gin.