Tinkerman's Curiously Bright Gin
Tinkerman's · Philadelphia Distilling
Tinkerman's channels the same Philadelphia Distilling lineage that produced Bluecoat but aims for an even more citrus-driven profile. The threshold lives in the juniper — present enough to call it gin, bright enough to feel like something new. An excellent warm-weather gin that works beautifully in a Collins or a simple tonic serve.
Nose
Juniper leads but quickly pivots into bright grapefruit peel and lemon zest. Underneath, coriander seed provides a gentle spiced warmth, and a faint lavender note adds an aromatic lift.
Palate
Crisp and citrus-forward, with grapefruit and lemon dominating the early palate. Mid-palate introduces a herbaceous juniper character alongside peppery spice. The texture is lean and precise.
Finish
Clean and brisk, with lingering grapefruit pith and a whisper of angelica root.
- Style
- American Dry
- Botanicals
- Juniper, grapefruit peel, lemon peel, coriander, lavender, angelica root
- Base Spirit
- Neutral grain spirit
- Distillation
- Pot distilled with vapor infusion of botanicals
Cocktail Suggestion
Fishtown Collins — 2 oz Tinkerman's Gin · 1 oz fresh lemon juice · 0.75 oz simple syrup · Club soda · Build over ice in a Collins glass, top with soda, garnish with a grapefruit wheel.
Food Pairing
The gin's grapefruit and herbaceous notes echo the citrus vinaigrette while the juniper's piney edge complements the char on the shrimp.
Crafted at Philadelphia Distilling — the city's first post-Prohibition distillery — Tinkerman's was designed by their spirits team as a brighter, more citrus-driven counterpart to their flagship Bluecoat Gin.
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