Maker: E & J Gallo, Modesto, California, USA
ABV: 40%
Appearance: Crystal Clear
Nose: Alcohol, cucumber, cardamom, cassia, orange peel
On the palate: full-bodied and sweet. Candied orange, juicy fruit gum, lime peel.
Finish: Very sweet and a little tingly.
Mixed: Does well in almost everything. Best suited to Tom Collins and Gin & Tonics. Does OK in negronis. Makes for a sweet martini, which is ok but not my preference.
Parting words: New Amsterdam is a servicable gin that does well in applications that call for sour or bitter ingredients that can balance out its sweetness. It comes in a stylish bottle that makes the gin look higher on the shelf than it is. For a gin that sells for under $15 retail, it does well. My expectations were met. Can’t complain. New Amsterdam gets a mild recommendation.
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