James Gin American Mustard Gin

Product Description

James Gin American Mustard: The Best Bits of Hot Dog, Distilled

When James May, the broadcaster best known for Top Gear and The Grand Tour, first teased a gin inspired by hot dogs and Friday night lights, plenty of people assumed it was a joke, another eccentric detour from the man who once drove a Toyota through the Arctic. Then his mustard-tinged spirit quietly hit the market under the puzzling alias American Ramstud, sold out almost instantly, and made clear that fans took it seriously even if the name didn't. American Mustard is now his third gin (JG.03), officially launched as a permanent fixture in October 2025, May's savory love letter to the United States.

Built on a foundation of yellow mustard seed and gherkin, distiller Hugh Anderson and May layered in juniper, coriander, angelica root, orange peel, bay, caraway, ginger, dried tomato, rosemary, cubeb pepper, and licorice root, a genuinely unusual botanical bill even by James Gin's standards. As May puts it himself, "Imagine the best bits of hot dog flavour distilled into a premium gin. What's not to like?" The result isn't a gimmick; it's a shockingly drinkable, savory gin with real warmth, tang, and a touch of nostalgia, equal parts picnic table, baseball stadium, and backyard tailgate.

Whether shaken into a dill-pickle martini, poured into a gin and tonic that tastes like summer cookouts, or simply sipped alongside ribs and burgers off the grill, James Gin American Mustard delivers genuinely on its playful premise.

Tasting Notes

Nose: A surprisingly balanced blend of tangy pickle and sweet mustard, lifted by aromatic herbs and citrus, with an underlying earthy character.

Palate: Gentle mustard heat and briny pickled cucumber, rounded out by tomato umami, caraway, ginger, and coriander, with classic juniper playing backup.

Finish: Medium, clean, and oddly addictive, fading with spice, briny sweetness, and lingering ginger warmth.

Food Pairings

James Gin American Mustard was practically built for the grill: try it alongside hot dogs, burgers, or ribs, or serve it with a classic pickle-and-cheese board to lean fully into its savory character.

Serving Suggestions

James Gin American Mustard shines in a dill-pickle Martini or "Pickletini," a Gin & Tonic with a pickle garnish, or a savory twist on a dirty Martini. It also holds up well simply over ice with a premium tonic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who created this gin? Broadcaster James May, best known for Top Gear and The Grand Tour, working with distiller Hugh Anderson. It's May's third gin release under the James Gin name.

Is this the same gin that was sold as "American Ramstud"? Yes. American Mustard was originally released under that alias, sold out quickly, and has now launched as a permanent release under its proper name.

Does it actually taste like mustard? Not literally, but the overall effect closely evokes classic hot-dog mustard and dill pickle, a genuinely savory gin rather than a straightforward fruit or spice infusion.

What is the alcohol content? 40% ABV (80 proof).

How should I enjoy it? In a dill-pickle Martini, a Gin & Tonic with a pickle garnish, or a savory dirty Martini.

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