Devil's Grin Texas Gin

Devil's Grin Texas Gin is a South Texas gin built around four hero botanicals — mesquite bean, galangal, cardamom, and anise — delivering a smooth three-part flavor arc: a round, classic London Dry-style start, a bright citrus-and-floral middle, and a warm, Southern-style sweet finish. 80 proof.

Made with a Texas spirit and built for the gin lover, Devil's Grin leans on South Texas mesquite bean for a sunbaked, honeyed warmth, balanced by galangal's cinnamon-ginger spice, cardamom's floral earthiness, and a soft anise licorice lift — a smooth progression rather than a single loud note, crafted to suit a wide range of palates.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Bright citrus and floral notes with a gentle hint of soft licorice from anise
• Palate: Round and classic (London Dry-like), opening into citrus peel and floral earthiness with warming spice
• Finish: Warm Southern-style sweetness with lingering smooth spice and a light anise lift

Specs

• Producer: Devil's Grin
• Style: Gin — South Texas botanicals
• Hero Botanicals: Mesquite bean (South Texas), galangal, cardamom, anise
• ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devil's Grin more like a classic London Dry or a flavored gin?

It starts like a classic London Dry — round and not sharp — then builds into citrus and floral brightness before finishing with a warm, Southern-style sweetness. A Texas gin with a smooth progression rather than a single loud flavor.

What botanicals stand out most?

Four hero botanicals lead: mesquite bean (South Texas warmth and honeyed sweetness), galangal (cinnamon-ginger spice without bite), cardamom (floral earthiness), and anise (soft licorice lift).

What's the best way to serve it?

Keep it simple — a Gin & Tonic with a grapefruit or citrus garnish, or a lemon-twist Martini for a cleaner pour.