Polo Club Dry Gin 750ML

Description

Polo Club Dry Gin 750ML is a small-batch American dry gin bottled at 44% ABV (88 proof) in a 750ml format. Produced by Minhas Micro Distillery in Monroe, Wisconsin, this expression earned a Silver Medal at the Wines & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Tasting Competition, underscoring its quality relative to its approachable price point.

Quick Facts: ABV: 44% (88 proof) | Origin: Monroe, Wisconsin, USA | Style: Dry Gin | Distillery: Minhas Micro Distillery

Production & Heritage

Minhas Micro Distillery, part of the Minhas family of beverage operations in southern Wisconsin, produces Polo Club in small batches using a copper pot still. The base spirit is a neutral grain spirit distilled ten times through a patent-pending process (US Patent Application Number 13/843036), resulting in what the distillery describes as an ultra-clean foundation. That refined spirit is then steeped with a focused botanical bill of juniper, lemon peel, coriander, and licorice a classic dry gin framework that prioritizes bold juniper character over contemporary floral or fruit-forward profiles.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Assertive juniper dominates the nose, evoking fresh spruce boughs and pine resin. Lightly sweet lemon and lime citrus notes follow, supported by distinctive floral undertones that remain measured rather than overpowering.

Taste: The palate opens with refreshing pine and bright citrus before coriander spice emerges at mid-palate. The botanical flavors are decidedly assertive rather than subdued, and the spiciness builds noticeably with each sip. Juicy juniper and a fruity quality carry through the mid-palate, giving the gin a full, rounded mouthfeel for its proof.

Finish: The exit is defined by a triumvirate of juniper, coriander, and black licorice that lingers at moderate length. A gentle warmth from the 88-proof strength anchors the finish without harshness.

How to Drink Polo Club Gin

The assertive botanical character holds up well in mixed drinks, making it a reliable workhorse gin for tall serves and classic cocktails. A Gin & Tonic highlights the piney juniper and citrus reviewers have specifically noted how juicy and full this combination tastes. A classic Martini benefits from the bold juniper backbone, keeping the gin’s identity front and center against dry vermouth. A Tom Collins pairs the lemon peel notes naturally with fresh lemon juice and soda. A Gimlet showcases the interplay between the gin’s citrus and coriander spice against lime cordial.

Best For

• Stocking a home bar with a versatile, juniper-forward mixing gin
• Hosting cocktail parties where gin serves as the primary base spirit
• Introducing friends to classic dry gin character without a steep investment
• Exploring American craft distilling beyond the usual bourbon and rye

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Polo Club Gin taste like? Polo Club Gin is a juniper-forward dry gin with prominent pine, bright lemon-lime citrus, coriander spice, and a lingering black licorice note on the finish. The botanical flavors are assertive and build in intensity with each sip.

How does Polo Club Gin compare to Tanqueray London Dry? Both gins share a classic botanical profile anchored by juniper, coriander, and citrus, but Polo Club is an American pot-still gin at 44% ABV while Tanqueray is a London Dry distilled in Scotland at 47.3% ABV. Polo Club leans into a bold, piney juniper character with noticeable licorice, whereas Tanqueray tends toward a drier, more tightly integrated botanical balance.

Is Polo Club Gin good for cocktails? Yes its assertive juniper and citrus profile cuts through mixers effectively, making it well-suited for Gin & Tonics, Martinis, and citrus-driven cocktails like the Tom Collins. The 44% ABV provides enough strength to maintain gin flavor in longer drinks.

Where is Polo Club Gin made? Polo Club Dry Gin is produced at Minhas Micro Distillery in Monroe, Wisconsin, a small city in the southern part of the state near the Illinois border. The distillery uses a copper pot still and a proprietary ten-times distillation process for its base spirit.

What foods pair well with Polo Club Gin? Smoked salmon or gravlax complements the juniper and citrus notes naturally. Herb-crusted chicken echoes the botanical spice profile. Fresh oysters with a squeeze of lemon play off the gin’s bright citrus character. Thai green curry matches well with the coriander and licorice undertones. Aged hard cheeses like Gruyre balance the pine-forward intensity.

What sizes does Polo Club Gin come in? Polo Club Dry Gin is available in the standard 750ml bottle size.

Is Polo Club Gin worth the price? Polo Club positions as a value-tier dry gin, and its WSWA Silver Medal and ten-times-distilled copper pot still production offer more complexity than many spirits at a comparable price. For drinkers who prefer a bold, traditional juniper profile in cocktails, it delivers strong quality-to-value.

Why Polo Club Gin?

The ten-times-distilled base spirit, produced through a patent-pending process on a copper pot still, gives Polo Club a notably clean foundation that allows its four core botanicals to assert themselves without off-notes or grain harshness. That Silver Medal from the WSWA Tasting Competition validates the approach against a competitive field. Where many value-priced gins dial back botanicals to play it safe, Polo Club leans into assertive juniper and spice a profile that gin traditionalists will recognize and appreciate, especially in cocktails where subtlety often gets lost.