OsCo Automatic Gin No.5

I previously overviewed some of OsCo’s operations and spirits in my review for OsCo Automatic Halfshell Gin so I won’t repeat that here. This was gin #3 of 3 I tried at the distillery that night. Again, this is more of a quick hit review as public tastings aren’t the best place for detailed notes. OsCo Automatic Gin No. 5 is a brandy-based gin which gives it another layer of complexity and a more sumptuous mouthfeel. Apparently this is named because recipe “No. 5” was the favorite out of a series of experiments. It’s made with juniper, coriander, cardamom, bitter orange, lemon, and other undisclosed botanicals. This is a delicious, easy-drinking, juniper- and citrus-forward gin. I don’t know if there’s grapefruit in the botanicals, but I definitely picked up grapefruit notes in the citrus mix. I immediately wanted to try this in a gin and tonic with a grapefruit garnish. I try to keep my ratings uninfluenced by price, but how can you find much fault with a local, craft gin this friendly and for around $25? 4.0 ~ Great