James Bay Distillers' GIN 46 takes Double Gold Best Gin award at New York City
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Sep. 5, 2026 at 5:17pm (EDT)
Everett, WA. James Bay Distillers announced that their latest gin, GIN 46, has earned a double gold Best Gin award at the New York City "Fifty Best Gin" competition. GIN 46 is the company's first juniper-forward gin, tempered with Persian dried lime and Nepalese timut pepper: both of these botanicals provide a distinct and exciting lime note.
"This is our sixth product to earn double gold awards," said Ernest Troth, president of James Bay Distillers. "Our other spirits in that category include two more gins: James Bay Navy Gin (twice named "dangerously smooth"), Seattle Dry Gin (coriander forward with orange zest finish), as well as two of our Galloping Goose whisky series and our distinctive Finocchietto, using an original Italian recipe made with fennel and anise leading to an almond and vanilla finish. We are especially excited by the Best Gin medal and award."
GIN 46 was previously cited by Trendhunter for innovation in gin flavor development.
GIN 46 is so named from the company's "46 iterations of the recipe" to craft a gin that satisfies gin lovers who like a more London style of gin, and also appreciate the use of distinctive, exotic botanicals. GIN 46 is the first gin in the world to use both Persian dried lime and Nepalese timut peppers.
Judges detailed tasting notes include the following:
- Nose: Lemon verbena, bergamot, lemonade, lemon zest, citrus, subtle orange blossom, floral, cucumber, mint, menthol, grassy, herbs, almond, bark, faint cinnamon, earth, piney, clean.
- Palate: Lemon lime, lemon curd, lemon cream, lemon yellow cake, hint of vanilla, banana, orange cream, tangerine, orange blossom, lavender, violets, herbal mix, Earl Grey tea, mint, celery, juniper, almond, clove, pine, assertive, creamy.
- Finish: Lime, lemon peel, orange peel, tropical fruit, juniper, violet, herbaceous, eucalyptus, bay leaf, good in a martini, traditional, very fresh, crisp, clean, smooth, nice, easy drinking, elegant.
About the company: James Bay Distillers is a leading Seattle area distillery at Paine Field in Everett, producing a range of super premium whiskies, gins and vodkas for local, national and international sale. The company ships to some 43 different states in the U.S., and exports to Hong Kong and Japan. On-premise, off-premise, wholesale and export inquiries are invited.
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