{"title":"Death's Door","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"deaths-door-gin-750ml","title":"Death's Door Gin 750ML","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeath's Door Gin 750ML\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 47% ABV (94 proof) American gin from Wisconsin built on a minimalist three-botanical recipe of juniper, coriander, and fennel. Named Best Spirit of 2009 by \u003cem\u003eWine \u0026amp; Spirits Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e, this expression demonstrates that restraint in the botanical bill can produce remarkable complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 47% (94 Proof)  |  Origin: Cambridge, Wisconsin, USA  |  Style: London Dry–Influenced American Gin  |  Distillery: Dancing Goat Distillery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeath's Door Gin is produced at Dancing Goat Distillery in Cambridge, Wisconsin, on a dedicated 2,156-liter German Carl hybrid pot still — a combination of maceration and vapor infusion that leans toward a London Dry profile. The base spirit is distilled from Washington Island wheat and malted barley sourced from Chilton, Wisconsin, giving the gin a distinctive grain-forward foundation before botanicals are introduced. Each small-batch run yields approximately 750 liters of distillate at 80% ABV, which is then cut and proofed. What truly distinguishes Death's Door is its hyper-local sourcing: the juniper berries grow wild on Washington Island in Lake Michigan's Door County peninsula, while the coriander and fennel are sourced from within the state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose opens with assertive juniper berries, followed by warm coriander spice and a gentle menthol-like coolness from the fennel. Underneath, there are subtle cereal grain notes — hints of cream of wheat and brown sugar — reflecting the wheat-and-malt base spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e On entry, juniper dominates cleanly before tangy coriander seeds arrive at mid-palate, bringing citrusy and peppery spice. The fennel rounds out the center with a soft, almost licorice-like sweetness, while faint impressions of saffron and caraway add unexpected depth. The 94-proof strength gives the spirit real presence without harshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long and cooling, with fennel seed providing a mentholated, slightly sweet tail. Lingering traces of white pepper and a subtle fruit-jam quality fade gradually, leaving the palate clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Death's Door\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 47% ABV, Death's Door stands up well neat or with a single ice cube, allowing the interplay between its three botanicals to unfold at full strength. A few drops of water open up the fennel and soften the juniper's grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGin \u0026amp; Tonic:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bold juniper and fennel cut through tonic's sweetness, producing a balanced, herbaceous highball — try it with a grapefruit peel garnish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNegroni:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 94-proof backbone holds its own against Campari and sweet vermouth, while the fennel note adds an unexpected anise layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMartini:\u003c\/strong\u003e The minimalist botanical profile shines in a classic dry Martini, where the wheat-based spirit's creamy texture becomes especially apparent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGin enthusiasts who appreciate a juniper-forward, no-filler botanical approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting to craft-spirits fans interested in American-made, small-batch distilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding a home bar with a versatile, high-proof gin that excels in stirred cocktails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTasting alongside London Dry gins to explore how a grain-forward base and restrained botanicals shift the style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Death's Door taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Death's Door leads with bold, resinous juniper, followed by citrusy coriander spice and a cooling fennel sweetness. The wheat-and-malt base gives it a slightly creamy, cereal-grain texture uncommon in many gins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Death's Door compare to Tanqueray London Dry?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both gins are juniper-forward and rely on a compact botanical list, but Death's Door is bottled at a higher proof (47% vs. Tanqueray's 43.1%) and uses a wheat-and-barley base rather than a neutral grain spirit, resulting in a fuller body and more pronounced fennel-anise character. Tanqueray tends to emphasize citrus brightness, while Death's Door leans into herbal and spice notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Death's Door good for sipping neat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the 47% ABV provides enough intensity for neat sipping, and the simple three-botanical recipe makes each component easy to identify and enjoy without competing noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Death's Door made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Death's Door Gin is distilled at Dancing Goat Distillery in Cambridge, Wisconsin, using a dedicated German Carl hybrid pot still. Its key ingredients — wild juniper berries, wheat, malted barley, coriander, and fennel — are sourced from Washington Island and other Wisconsin locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Death's Door?\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoked salmon or gravlax, where the fennel note mirrors the dill often served alongside; fresh oysters, whose brininess complements the juniper; sharp aged cheddar, which plays off the peppery coriander; herb-crusted lamb chops, matching the gin's herbaceous core; and fennel-and-citrus salads that echo the spirit's own botanical trio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Death's Door come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard bottle size is 750ml, which is the most widely available format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Death's Door worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e Death's Door positions as a premium craft gin, priced above mass-market London Drys but justified by its small-batch production, locally sourced botanicals, and dedicated pot-still distillation — it delivers quality and character consistent with its tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Death's Door?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a category increasingly crowded with gins listing dozens of exotic botanicals, Death's Door takes the opposite approach: three ingredients, impeccably sourced from Wisconsin, distilled on a single dedicated Carl pot still. That discipline earned it the Best Spirit designation from \u003cem\u003eWine \u0026amp; Spirits Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e in 2009 and subsequent gold and platinum medals from the USA Spirits Ratings and ASCOT Awards. The 94-proof bottling strength preserves the full weight of the grain base and the clarity of each botanical, making it equally effective neat or as the anchor of a well-built cocktail. For drinkers who value provenance, simplicity, and proof over gimmick, Death's Door remains one of the most distinctive American gins available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Death's Door","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44836683710633,"sku":"23201","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/1024\/6313\/files\/deaths_door_gin__20469.jpg?v=1730466463"}],"url":"https:\/\/theliquorbarn.com\/collections\/death-s-door.oembed","provider":"The Liquor Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}