Dry Fly Washington Dry Gin
Dry Fly Washington Dry Gin is a modern American gin distilled in Spokane, Washington at 40% ABV (80 proof) — built on a vodka base of soft white winter wheat with juniper, Fuji apple, coriander, mint, hops, and lavender. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Base: vodka distilled from soft white winter wheat (Wisota Farm, Eastern Washington)
- Botanicals: juniper (Oregon), Fuji apple, coriander, mint, hops, lavender
- Awards: World Spirit Awards 2018 Gold; Tasting Panel Magazine 2019 — 96 points
A Gin for People Who Think They Don't Like Gin
Dry Fly was founded by Don Poffenroth and Kent Fleischmann, two friends who met fly-fishing the Gallatin River and ended up distilling in Spokane. Their gin runs deliberately modern — juniper is present, not dominant — with local Washington botanicals like Fuji apple, mint, hops, and lavender layered over a wheat-vodka base. The house line is that it is enjoyed by non-gin lovers and gin lovers alike, and the medals back it up: Gold at the 2018 World Spirit Awards and 96 points from Tasting Panel Magazine in 2019.
Tasting Notes
Light and mellow rather than juniper-heavy: citrus and floral notes up front, apple and lavender in the middle, a gentle hoppy-mint lift on the finish. Smooth wheat character throughout.
How to Enjoy
Serve it in a gin and tonic with a grapefruit twist to play up the citrus-floral side, or keep it classic in a dry martini. The softer profile also suits a French 75 or a gin fizz where aggressive juniper would bully the other ingredients.
Frequently Asked Questions
What style of gin is Dry Fly?
A modern / New American style gin — juniper is one voice among several botanicals rather than the dominant flavor, built for drinkers who find London Dry too piney.
What is Dry Fly gin made from?
A wheat-vodka base distilled from soft white winter wheat grown on Wisota Farm in Eastern Washington, redistilled with juniper, Fuji apple, coriander, mint, hops, and lavender.
Where is Dry Fly Distilling?
Spokane, Washington — founded by Don Poffenroth and Kent Fleischmann.
Order Dry Fly spirits online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA — this Spokane-distilled gin ships straight to your door.