Voyager Single Batch Gin 750ML

Voyager Single Batch Gin 750ML is a London Dry style American gin bottled at 42% ABV (84 proof) from Pacific Distillery in Woodinville, Washington. Awarded 91 points by the Beverage Testing Institute, this small-batch expression was developed from 27 individual trial batches, with blind tasters ultimately selecting the final recipe.

Quick Facts: ABV: 42%  |  Origin: Woodinville, Washington, USA  |  Style: London Dry  |  Distillery: Pacific Distillery

Production & Heritage

Pacific Distillery, based in Woodinville, Washington, produces Voyager in a hand-made copper alembic pot still — a traditional European design that encourages heavier, more aromatic spirit character. Founder Bernhard Schäfer developed the recipe after studying a 100-year-old bottle of English gin, ultimately creating 27 separate one-liter test batches before blind tasters chose the winner. The botanical bill relies on hand-selected organic whole ingredients: European juniper, orris root, angelica, cardamom, cassia, coriander, licorice root, anise seed, lemon, and orange, all distilled with the purest grain neutral spirits available.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Graham cracker and lemon zest appear first, followed by bold piney juniper and a layer of dried herbs and warm spice. Orris root and anise lend a subtle floral-sweet undertone beneath the resinous top notes.

Taste: The entry is silky and almost weightless before the gin opens into a dryish, medium-full body with considerable vibrancy. Cardamom leads the charge on the mid-palate, accompanied by fresh citrus and assertive juniper, while a very light sweetness keeps everything balanced and culinary in character.

Finish: Long and resinous, with juniper and a delicate floral-talc quality that slowly fades. Lingering cardamom and a whisper of licorice root provide a spiced send-off.

How to Drink Voyager Gin

Neat or over a single large ice cube is the clearest way to experience the full botanical spectrum — the 42% ABV carries the aromatics well without excessive heat. A splash of cool water opens up the orris and citrus notes further.

• Classic Gin & Tonic: The bold juniper and cardamom cut through tonic water's sweetness, making this pairing vivid and aromatic.
• Negroni: The resinous, medium-full body stands up to Campari and sweet vermouth without being overpowered.
• Bee's Knees: Honey and lemon amplify the existing citrus and subtle sweetness already present in the spirit.

Best For

• Gin enthusiasts exploring American interpretations of the London Dry style
• Home bartenders seeking a culinary, botanical-forward base for classic cocktails
• Gifting to someone who appreciates small-batch, craft-distilled spirits
• Side-by-side tastings comparing American and traditional English dry gins

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Voyager Gin taste like? Voyager Gin leads with assertive juniper and cardamom spice, supported by fresh citrus, a light underlying sweetness, and a long resinous finish. It has been described as a flavorful, rather culinary gin with great vibrancy and balance.

How does Voyager Gin compare to Plymouth Gin? Voyager sits somewhere between Plymouth and St. George Botanivore in character — it shares Plymouth's smooth, slightly earthy quality but pushes bolder with juniper and exotic spice notes, and it carries a slightly higher ABV at 42% versus Plymouth's 41.2%.

Is Voyager Gin good for cocktails? Yes — its bold juniper backbone and medium-full body make it one of the stronger alternatives to traditional London Dry Gin in cocktails, holding its own in stirred drinks like Negronis and shaken drinks like a Gimlet.

Where is Voyager Gin made? Voyager Gin is produced at Pacific Distillery in Woodinville, Washington, a craft distillery known for its hand-made copper alembic pot still and small-batch approach to spirit production.

What foods pair well with Voyager Gin? Smoked salmon or gravlax (the juniper and citrus echo curing spices), grilled prawns with lemon (bright acidity mirrors the gin's citrus notes), soft goat cheese (creamy texture contrasts the dry, herbal character), Thai green curry (cardamom and coriander in the gin complement aromatic curries), and dark chocolate with sea salt (the licorice and anise elements harmonize with cocoa).

What sizes does Voyager Gin come in? The standard offering is a 750ml bottle, which is the most widely available format.

Is Voyager Gin worth the price? Voyager positions as a craft-premium expression — its copper pot still distillation, organic whole botanicals, and 91-point BTI rating place it above mass-market gins while remaining accessible relative to ultra-premium and limited-edition craft releases.

Why Voyager Gin?

The recipe's origin story sets it apart immediately: 27 individual test batches refined through blind tasting, inspired by a century-old English gin bottle. That meticulous development process, combined with distillation in a hand-made copper alembic pot still using organic whole botanicals, produces a spirit that scored 91 points from the Beverage Testing Institute — a mark that validates the effort behind the liquid. Where many American gins drift toward the contemporary, new-Western style, Voyager commits to juniper-forward tradition while layering in enough cardamom, anise, and orris root to give the gin a distinctly culinary depth that rewards both neat sipping and cocktail mixing.