The Rudd family came up with the original idea for No. 209 Gin. Their background is in wine and fine food – they own Rudd Oakville Estate Winery and previously owned Dean & DeLuca – so meticulous attention to detail and focus on quality is second nature to them. When they embarked upon the exploratory research for this gin endeavor, they assembled a team with sophisticated palates and a passion for excellence, years of alcoholic beverage experience (not simply on the consumption side), and youthful exuberance and drive. From the outset, their goal was to make the finest possible gin with care and intelligence for people who think about what they drink ‘“ a gin that reflects the heritage of small batch hand-crafted distilling but is a unique and modern 21st century spirit.