Have you tried the Navy Strength Gin from Asheville's Chemist Spirits? Really stands up & stands out in cocktails like a regular martini or vesper. With navy strength, I'm pretty much "one-and-done" though, due to the higher alcohol content! www.chemistspirits.com/navy-strengt...
I have not tried it. This martini with the barrel rested gin was my first experience with Chemist Gin. Thank you for the recommendation
They also do tours at their distillery in South Slope. The tours include tastings (actually most of the time is tasting - the tour itself is fairly quick). Was really fun to do with a group of friends. Plus I learned some things about gin, vodka, whiskey & other spirits, so it counts as educational!