Seneca Drums Gin
Seneca Drums Gin (750mL, 43% ABV / 86 proof) is a London-style dry gin from Finger Lakes Distilling, the first stand-alone distillery in New York's Finger Lakes region. It's distilled from the distillery's own local grape spirit plus a signature blend of 11 botanicals, and it was named best New York State spirit at the 2010 Food & Wine Classic. Zippy, fresh, and built for classic cocktails — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 43% (86 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Distillery: Finger Lakes Distilling, Burdett, New York
- Base spirit: Local grape spirit (New York State farm distillery)
- Botanicals: 11 — citrus peel, juniper, cucumber, clove, light anise
- Style: London-style dry gin
- Recognition: Named best New York State spirit at the 2010 Food & Wine Classic
A Gin Named for a Finger Lakes Mystery
On warm summer evenings, a legendary rumble rolls across the deep, still waters of Seneca Lake — the Seneca Drums, which some attribute to the Iroquois who inhabited the area centuries ago and others to geothermal activity. Finger Lakes Distilling named its gin for that phenomenon, and the spirit lives up to the legend: an expressive, harmonious dry gin that founder Brian McKenzie built from scratch, distilling everything in-house with no shortcuts from New York-grown fruit and grain — even four acres of Concord and Niagara grapes on the distillery's own property. Explore more from Seneca Drums or browse our gin collection for more craft bottles worthy of your bar cart.
Tasting Notes
Expect an elegant, precise nose leading to a zippy, fresh palate — citrus peel and juniper up front, with cool cucumber, warm clove, and a light touch of anise underneath. The finish is delicate and smooth, with a powerful-but-refined complexity that lands equally well for new gin drinkers and traditionalists.
How to Enjoy
This is a martini and gin-and-tonic gin first: its crisp, aromatic complexity shines in a refined martini with a citrus twist, and it holds its own against tonic with a cucumber garnish. It also makes a standout Empire State Negroni — equal parts Seneca Drums, Campari, and sweet vermouth over ice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Seneca Drums Gin made?It's distilled by Finger Lakes Distilling in Burdett, New York, on the shores of Seneca Lake — a New York State farm distillery that sources the vast majority of its ingredients locally. Note: the storefront tag reading "Region: California" is an error flagged for correction to Region: New York.
What does Seneca Drums Gin taste like?Zippy and fresh, with citrus peel, juniper, cucumber, clove, and a light touch of anise over a smooth grape-spirit base. It's an expressive but balanced London-style dry gin.
What awards has Seneca Drums Gin won?It was named best New York State spirit at the 2010 Food & Wine Classic — the distillery's top-selling item and a mainstay of the Finger Lakes craft scene.
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