Review: Fritztown Gin

Fredericksburg, Texas is known as Central Texas’s wine country, but it’s also the home of Salvation Spirits, which in 2021 began producing vodka and gin. Today we’re looking at Fritztown Gin, its most straightforward of three gin offerings.

The company is cagey about its botanicals, describing the gin as being made “with traditional elements, Texas fruit, and an unusual secret ingredient.” Let’s give it a try.

Fritztown Gin Review

The nose is certainly fruity, balancing aromas of apple, grapefruit peel, and lemon with understated juniper and earthy coriander notes. Time in glass allows the more herbal and savory elements to become more dominant aromatically.

The palate is quite light on its feet as it quickly evolves to showcase mixed florals, heavy on rose petals. The gin avoids coming across as perfumy, fortunately, as ample citrus and spice give the spirit a lively, summery character. Never sharp or boozy, a gentle note of white pepper adds spice and complements the underlying juniper and sagebrush notes, evoking a slightly rustic feel once the finish arrives. The fade-out is slightly sweet and reminiscent of the fruit present on the nose.

Best for long drinks, especially ones with a fruit/juice component.

85 proof.

B+ / $44

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