Taste Test: California Gins

Taste Test: California Gins

Historically, juniper-forward London dry gin has long been the hallmark of the spirit’s category. But more than 5,000 miles away from that style’s namesake birthplace, distillers in California have been crafting gins that emphasize the state’s diverse landscapes, from sunny, citrus-laden SoCal to the rugged and shrubby Central Coast and the dense forests up north. Beyond simply representing an American style of gin, these spirits speak to the te…