Distiller Notes
The nose possesses toffee and caramel sweetness with hints of spice. The first sip is sweet and full with a hint of citrus, spice and subtle red wine notes. Mid-palate shows the only true remnants of gin with juniper, cardamom and rose-like coriander resting in the background. The finish is quite long, sweet and surprisingly spice-filled with cassia, clove, ginger and black pepper. At the very end there are chocolate and oak notes.
Proof: 92
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
This expression finishes
in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels. Sensuous scents of mango, sandalwood, and caramel
precede the pink peppercorns that temper the sweetness on the palate. Notes of cassis come
through, creating a profile that’s fittingly reminiscent of a red wine.
Enjoying an enthusiastic resurgence in modern cocktail culture, Gin, a.k.a. ‘Dutch Courage,’ was originally touted as a 16th century cure for cowardice and stomach ailments. Arguably the broadest and most dynamic category of spirits in terms of flavor profiles and production styles, Gin is a distilled grain spirit that derives its primary flavor from juniper berries and secondary flavors from a dazzling array of spices, herbs, fruits and botanicals. It is both produced and enjoyed all around the world and is most commonly mixed into cocktails such as the Martini or simply added to tonic water.