Isolation Proof - Juniper & Heirloom Tomato Gin 750ml

Distilled in a Catskills barn from a base of upcycled New York dairy whey, this micro-allocation of 180 bottles captures savory garden terroir through a multi-tier botanical extraction. Isolation Proof loads sun-dried heirloom tomatoes directly into the pot and packs them within the vapor column alongside companion-planted marigolds, fresh basil, green apple, red bell pepper, and classic London dry botanicals like cubeb and angelica. To deepen the savory concentration, the distillate undergoes a post-distillation maceration on additional sun-dried tomatoes. Unlike commercial gins that rely on synthetic flavor essences or back-sweetened botanical syrups, this 90-proof spirit achieves its viscous, savory profile purely through raw agricultural infusion and local spring water.

Pungent tomato leaf, bruised basil, sun-warmed hyssop, and bright orange peel define the aromatics. On the palate, a textural, creamy whey weight carries savory umami, piney juniper, and crushed pink peppercorn before giving way to crisp green apple tartness and sweet roasted red pepper. A distinct, briny salinity frames the dry finish. In-house testing at USQ showed that this natural saline backbone effortlessly anchors savory aperitifs without requiring heavy brine additions. Our team recommends stirring a Tomato Water Gibson: combine 2 oz Isolation Proof Tomato Gin, 0.75 oz dry vermouth, and 0.5 oz clarified tomato water over dense ice, strain into a frozen coupe, and garnish with a cocktail onion.