{"product_id":"uncle-val-s-botanical-gin","title":"Uncle Val’s Botanical Gin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUncle Val's Botanical Gin. 3 Badge Beverage Corporation, Sonoma, California — a small-batch botanical gin inspired by the Tuscan kitchen garden philosophy of “Zio Valerio,” built on five distinctive botanicals — juniper, cucumber, lemon, sage, and lavender — that double as both cooking ingredients and gin botanicals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eUncle Val's takes its name and philosophy from “Zio Valerio” — a fictional Italian uncle whose love of cooking with fresh-grown botanicals inspired the brand. The concept is simple and elegant: what if the botanicals in a gin were the same ones a devoted Italian gardener would grow for his kitchen? Juniper, cucumber, lemon, sage, and lavender are all common in Italian herb gardens, and each plays a specific role in the gin's flavor architecture rather than simply being exotic additions to a long list.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe five botanicals are all-natural with no artificial flavors, colors, or additives. The gin is gluten-free and built on a clean neutral base. Juniper provides the essential gin character. Cucumber adds a cooling freshness that softens and lengthens the profile. Lemon delivers citrus zing and crispness. Sage — the most unusual of the five — contributes an herbal depth that is both savory and aromatic, historically prized for calming and restorative properties. Lavender provides a gentle floral finish that rounds everything together. The result is a gin that is exceptionally approachable — complex enough for enthusiasts but accessible enough to convert gin skeptics.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp aromas of sage and juniper lead immediately. Fresh, herbal, and inviting. Lemon zest and a subtle floral lift from lavender in the background.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright lemon taste arrives first, then the piney juniper asserts itself continuously throughout. Sage provides an herbal, slightly savory warmth. Cucumber delivers a cooling effect and subtle freshness. Each sip bolsters the botanical flavors.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, spicy lavender finish, softened by the coolness of cucumber. Juniper lingers pleasantly into the close. Long and smooth for a gin at this proof.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 Badge Beverage Corporation, Sonoma, California\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contemporary American Gin\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBotanicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juniper, cucumber, lemon, sage, lavender\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCertifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten-free; all-natural ingredients; no artificial flavors, colors, or additives\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45% (90 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/gin\"\u003egin at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Uncle Val's Botanical Gin taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp sage and juniper on the nose with lemon zest and lavender. The palate opens with bright lemon, then piney juniper, a savory sage warmth, and a cooling cucumber freshness. The finish is warm and lavender-spiced, softened by cucumber, with lingering juniper.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is unusual about sage as a gin botanical?\u003c\/strong\u003e Sage is rarely used in gin — most botanical lists lean toward sweet, citrusy, or floral ingredients. In Uncle Val's, sage adds a savory, herbal depth that gives the gin its distinctive character and separates it from cucumber-forward gins that tend toward sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Uncle Val's Botanical Gin good for non-gin drinkers?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the cucumber and lemon profile makes it exceptionally approachable, and the restrained juniper level means it reads more like a sophisticated flavored vodka to first-timers while still being recognizably gin to enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat cocktails is Uncle Val's Botanical best in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Outstanding in a Gin \u0026amp; Tonic with cucumber garnish and a squeeze of lemon. Also excellent in a Gimlet, Tom Collins, or any citrus-forward shaken cocktail where the cucumber and sage character can complement the sour elements.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Uncle Val's gluten-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — Uncle Val's Botanical Gin is certified gluten-free, made with all-natural ingredients, and contains no artificial flavors, colors, or additives.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     {       \"@type\": \"Question\",       \"name\": \"What does Uncle Val's Botanical Gin taste like?\",       \"acceptedAnswer\": {         \"@type\": \"Answer\",         \"text\": \"Crisp sage and juniper on the nose with lemon zest and lavender. The palate opens with bright lemon, piney juniper, a savory sage warmth, and cooling cucumber freshness. 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