Gold Dirt Distillery 'High and Dry' Gin, Colorado

Bringing the wilderness of the Colorado Rockies to your glass, the Gold Dirt Distillery's 'High and Dry' Gin, Colorado, USA, fuses classic London Dry structure with a rugged alpine edge. This small-batch spirit is infused with native botanicals sourced from the mountain terrain surrounding Rollinsville, delivering a gin that’s as rich in flavor as it is in story. Elegant yet compelling, it’s a distinctive take on a timeless style, perfect for adventurous palates and well-suited to creative cocktails.

Product Details:

• ABV: 40%
• Distiller & Owner: Judd Kaufman
• Proof: 80
• Style: London Dry with native Rocky Mountain botanicals

Sensory Description:

The nose opens with a burst of crisp juniper, followed by subtle alpine florals and earthy undertones reflective of the high-altitude wilderness. On the palate, the gin is dry and poised, offering complex layers of wild herbs, pine resin, and citrus peel. A persistent core of juniper anchors the mid-palate, while a peppery brightness lifts the finish. Sophisticated and structured, yet deeply expressive of its origin, this gin balances refinement with rustic charm.

Distiller's Background:

Gold Dirt Distillery was founded in the legendary Gold Dirt mining area by a family inspired by the eccentric frontier spirit of the American West. Embracing the legacy of John Q.A. Rollins and the colorful history of Rollinsville, the distillery crafts bold, small-batch spirits rooted in classic techniques and elevated by local character. Under the creative vision of Judd Kaufman, the team brings curiosity, irreverence, and craftsmanship together to distill the essence of mountain life into every bottle.

Serving Suggestions:

Gold Dirt Distillery's 'High and Dry' Gin shines in a classic martini or adds a wild edge to an Aviation. It also pairs beautifully with tonic, lemon peel, and a sprig of alpine herbs. Serve well-chilled or over ice to best appreciate its native botanical nuances.

A vivid and thoughtful expression of both place and process, the Gold Dirt Distillery's 'High and Dry' Gin, Colorado, USA, is a high-altitude homage to gin tradition, refined, refreshing, and undeniably Rocky Mountain in spirit.