Distiller Notes
No. 209 Chardonnay Barrel Reserve Gin initially shows a grassy nose followed by buttery-toffee and a hint of oak. The fist sip is subtly sweet and almost fruity, followed by a gin-inspired mid-palate with juniper, cardamom, orange and a hint of eucalyptus. Its finish is rich, long and lingering with a light tannin tang, the sweetness, toasted oak and a pronounced butterscotch note carrying on until the next sip.
Proof: 92
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
Perfumed peach pie warms the senses as pepper accents coffee bean–kissed mocha and toasted oak. This 92-proof spirit is finished in Chardonnay barrels.
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Wine Enthusiast
Part of a series of wine barrel-finished gins, this will please those who can't decide between a martini or a glass of Chard. Complex and nuanced, the soft palate opens with gentle vanilla, almond and coconut, leading to a mildly spiced midpalate with hints of coriander, cardamom and white pepper and wrapping up with lemon zest zing.
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.