Bimini Overproof Gin
Bimini Overproof Gin is a 111-proof (55.5% ABV) unfiltered gin from Round Turn Distilling in Biddeford, Maine — distilled in a 150-year-old textile mill on the Saco River and bottled without filtration so the botanical oils stay right where they belong. The base is neutral spirit distilled four times from non-GMO American corn; the botanicals are juniper berries, grapefruit peel, Mt. Hood hops, aromatic barley malt, coriander seed, chamomile, and orris root. At 111 proof, juniper hits firmer and the hops read sharper — this is a bartender's gin in the truest sense. Order this 750mL bottle online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 55.5% (111 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Overproof gin — unfiltered, botanical oils intact
- Origin: Biddeford, Maine — Round Turn Distilling (est. 2015)
- Base: 4× distilled non-GMO American corn neutral spirit; Saco River water
- Botanicals: Juniper, grapefruit peel, Mt. Hood hops, barley malt, coriander seed, chamomile, orris root
Hemingway's Island, Maine's Still
Bimini takes its name from the Bahamian island in Hemingway's "Islands in the Stream" — but it's made in Maine, by Kristina Hansen and Darren Case, in a mill building older than most distilleries' recipes. Each botanical group is macerated for 2–4 days and distilled separately through a packed column with a dephlegmator, which keeps the piney juniper notes in check while the hops and citrus shine. The flagship gets filtered down to 94 proof to stay clear; the overproof skips filtration entirely, so a little cloudiness when it hits ice is a feature, not a flaw. Find more bold gins in our gin collection or browse the Bimini range.
Tasting Notes
Firm juniper up front, then grapefruit peel and a distinctly beery hop character mid-palate from the Mt. Hood hops. Chamomile and coriander round the edges; the unfiltered body is oily and long, with juniper lingering.
How to Enjoy
Built for cocktails that need gin to fight back — a Negroni, a French 75, or a gin and tonic with a 2:1 ratio where the juniper does the talking. Neat pours are for the brave and will be rewarded.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is overproof gin?
Gin bottled above standard strength — here 111 proof — which carries botanical flavor more intensely through cocktails.
Why is Bimini Overproof unfiltered?
Filtration removes botanical oils; leaving them in keeps the juniper and hops fuller and gives the gin its characteristic body (and slight cloudiness on ice).
What cocktails are best with overproof gin?
Negronis, French 75s, and gin and tonics — anywhere a standard gin would get lost behind the other ingredients.
Order Bimini Overproof Gin online from Del Mesa Liquor — San Diego's source for craft gin, shipped to your door.