Amass Dry Gin Los Angeles
Amass Dry Gin Los Angeles is a 90-proof (45% ABV) American craft gin distilled in Downtown L.A. by Master Distiller Morgan McLachlan — a former Noma chef who built the recipe like a menu, with 29 organic botanicals and an umami layer from Reishi and lion's mane mushrooms. Corn-based and citrus-forward, it grounds hibiscus, cardamom, cacao, and ginger in California bay and cascara sagrada, with 11 botanicals sourced from California, several from McLachlan's own backyard. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 45% (90 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: American craft dry gin (modern)
- Botanicals: 29 organic botanicals — juniper, coriander, California bay, cascara sagrada, hibiscus, cardamom, cacao, ginger, fresh citrus peels, Reishi and lion's mane mushrooms, and more
- Production: distilled in Downtown Los Angeles on a corn base; non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free
A Chef's Gin with a Mushroom Secret
Most gin founders come from distilling; Morgan McLachlan came from Noma's kitchen, and Amass reads like it — the Reishi and lion's mane mushrooms are there for savory depth, the way a chef would use them in broth, while California bay leaf and cascara sagrada root the bright citrus in something distinctly West Coast. The result is a gin that drinks savory as well as fresh: citrus to the fore, cardamom spice through the middle, and a peppery, earthy finish from mushroom and long pepper. Explore more of the Amass line and compare it with the craft bottles in our gin collection.
Tasting Notes
Nose: vibrant and fresh, citrus-forward with lemon verbena, grapefruit, and fresh herbs. Palate: citrus to the fore, cardamom spice, herbaceous California bay mid-palate; opens soft, then warms. Finish: peppery and earthy — Reishi mushroom, lion's mane, and long pepper settle on the rear palate.
How to Enjoy
Exceptional in a dry Martini where the savory botanicals can lead, or over ice with a grapefruit twist to keep it simple. For cocktails, try a gin sour with lemon — the umami backbone keeps the drink grounded and food-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Amass gin contain mushrooms?
Reishi and lion's mane mushrooms add an earthy umami dimension — a savory layer from Master Distiller Morgan McLachlan's culinary background, not a gimmick.
What is the proof of Amass Dry Gin?
90 proof (45% ABV), bottled at a strength that carries the 29 botanicals through cocktails.
Where is Amass Dry Gin made?
Distilled in Downtown Los Angeles, California, with 11 of its 29 organic botanicals sourced from California.
The most culinary gin on our shelf — order Amass Dry Gin online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.