Loch & Union Gin – 2018 Spirit Awards

  • 27 December, 2018
  • 2 minutes
Loch & Union

Loch & Union Distilling 2018 | Racks Up 17 Individual Spirit Awards!

The 2018 calendar year proved to be a busy one for Loch & Union Distillery in Napa Valley, CA.   Awards ranging from Custom Spirits Packaging, Best in Class, to  Best California Gin Distillery the Loch & Union team has been making its presence in the industry known.

“Gin has many styles and variations and every distiller has their own way of doing things, like Grandma who swears by her apple pie. We’ve taken inspiration from the classics and made them our own.”Loch & Union

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Slightly vanilla tinged with heady notes of grilled mushroom, wet leaves, and a hint of anise and baking spice.

(The Gin Is In) Loch & Union’s Barley Gin wears the barley on its sleeve. The nose is full of classic hallmarks of malted barley. It’s slightly funky, slightly warming, and especially in the case of Barley Gin— it’s really nice. And balanced as well. Aromatics from the botanicals come through and add intrigue and depth. Notes of orange, cocoa, anise, and resiny juniper lie just under the surface.

Barley Gin is aromatically complex, but it’s primarily about the grain.

Palate: Grain and Madagascar vanilla bean husk early, juniper and cocoa beans mid-palate with orange and raspberry on the finish. 

Barley Gin takes a second to hit the palate. There’s a slight hint of grain and vanilla early. The creaminess segues into a mid-palate where the botanicals really roar. Juniper is a secondary player here, but present.

Custom Spirit Packaging by BIG SKY PACKAGING.

Related News

Loch & Union
27 February, 2025

Innovative Paper-Based Packaging: Merging Sustainability with Functionality

Sustainability has become a key factor influencing consumer purchasing decisions. This is the reason why businesses are seeking packaging solutions that align with environmental responsibilities without compromising on quality or aesthetics. Enter paper-based packaging—an innovation that seamlessly merges eco-consciousness with practicality. More than just an alternative to plastic, it is a testament to how design, […]

Read More
Loch & Union
11 February, 2025

5 Key Challenges Solved by Refillable Packaging in the Beauty Industry

In the ever-evolving beauty industry, sustainability has become a cornerstone of innovation, driven by consumer demand for environmentally friendly practices. For directors of packaging at global beauty brands, the adoption of refillable packaging presents transformative opportunities to address several industry challenges. Here are five key challenges that refillable packaging effectively solves: 1. Environmental Impact and […]

Read More
Loch & Union
5 February, 2025

Top Packaging Trends for 2025

As the beauty industry continues to evolve in response to consumer demands and environmental challenges, packaging directors at global beauty brands face the critical task of staying ahead of emerging trends. By anticipating shifts in consumer preferences and technological advancements, packaging directors can guide their brands in adopting innovative, sustainable, and competitive packaging solutions. Here […]

Read More