Ancestors Distilling Navy Strength Gin, Colorado, USA

Bold, aromatic, and unapologetically expressive, Ancestors Distilling Navy Strength Gin is a high-proof spirit that honors tradition while pushing botanical boundaries. Distilled at 114 proof for intensity and structure, this gin showcases the clarity of juniper at the helm, layered with florals, citrus, and cooling mint. It’s a gin made for the adventurous palate, potent, precise, and profoundly flavorful.

Product Details:

• Style: Navy Strength Gin
• Alcohol: 57% ABV (114 Proof)
• Base: Corn
• Botanicals: Juniper, Coriander, Elderflower, Angelica, Orris, Cardamom, Grapefruit Peel, Lemon Peel, Lime Peel, Mint, Honeydew, Rose Petals
• Distiller & Owner: Wes Panther

Sensory Description:

On the nose, juniper commands attention, followed by ethereal notes of elderflower and crushed rose petals. The palate unfolds with ripe honeydew melon and sharp grapefruit peel, offering both body and brightness. Earthy undertones from angelica and orris root lend depth, while a whisper of mint lingers on the finish. Despite its strength, the balance of botanicals keeps this gin impressively smooth and drinkable.

Distiller's Background:

Wes Panther founded Ancestors Distilling in Fort Collins, Colorado, to carry on a deep family tradition steeped in both legal and outlaw distilling. From Kentucky moonshine runners to corporate spirits leadership, his family history spans generations of alcohol production. After years of distilling and apprenticing across the American South and Caribbean, Wes returned to Colorado with a vision to distill spirits that honored his lineage and local surroundings. His Navy Strength Gin is a standout, a high-proof, high-impact expression with a modern botanical twist.

Serving Suggestions:

Best served in cocktails that can handle its strength, think Navy G&T, Last Word, or a bold Negroni. Also excellent in a Martini with a citrus twist or used as a base in floral gin fizzes. Chill before serving and pour over a single cube for a contemplative sipping experience. Ideal at 50–55°F for full aromatic clarity.

Ancestors Distilling Navy Strength Gin is an exploration in botanical precision and historic power. With its vibrant aromatics, muscular structure, and elegant finish, it’s a gin that commands attention and rewards every sip.