A look inside how some of the best gin in the world is made. Cocktails on the Fly Episode: “Distillery 209 (part 2)” Alberta Straub: In our last show, we saw how neutral spirits are mixed with snow melt from the Sierras for the foundation of distillery 209 world class gin. Now we are going to take a look at what goes into giving 209 its unique flavor. Ok, here we are in distillery 209’s top secret botanical room. This is the place that makes gin, gin alright? And the distinctive flavor that 209 has. Tell us about all these herbs and spices you have out here. Arnie: Well sure thing, this is my little lair here. This is my bat cave if you will where I hang out and come up with the different combinations, but this is an example of, I will trade you, of what goes into 209 gins. Of course gin is based on juniper berries. It was a curative back in the middle ages and they have got this wonderful sweet resiny note to them. And they are the backbone of any gin. In fact gin by law...