Golden State Distillery – Grey Whale Gin San Francisco, California, USA NOSE: Bright citrus (lime, lemon zest). Classic juniper and coastal pine with floral notes like lavender and orange blossom with hints of mint and ocean minerality. PALATE: Lemon-forward citrus core. Fennel, coriander, and herbal spice with subtle mint and eucalyptus freshness. Light umami / saline character from sea kelp along with a creamy texture from almond. FINISH: Long, smooth, peppermint, citrus, light spice, slight coastal minerality. AWARDS: Gold Medal – San Fran Int’l (2022); Gold Medal – SIP Awards (2023); Gold – LA Int’l Comp (2023); 95 Points & Gold – Int’l Wine & Spirits (2022); 92 Points – Ultimate Spirits Challenge (2022) and Best in Show – TAG Global Spirits Awards (2024). NOTES: Gray Whale is built around six California coastal botanicals: Juniper (Big Sur), Lime (Temecula Valley), Mint (Santa Cruz), Fir (Sonoma), Kombu sea kelp (Mendocino Coast) and Almond (Central Valley.