Distiller Notes
Spirit Works Barrel Reserve Sloe Gin is a limited production, completely unique expression of a traditional liqueur. It starts with handcrafted Spirit Works Sloe Gin made with real sloe berries and Spirit Works Gin, then let it rest in a new American Oak barrel. This barrel-aging process allows the spirit to breathe through the wood, rounding the sweetness and the warm spices to create something truly one of a kind. The bright, tart character of the sloes is mellowed by the interaction with the barrel. The result is a rich and velvety mouth-feel and a fuller bodied spirit.
First prepared by 13th century Italian monks as herbal medicines and elixirs, Liqueurs are distilled spirits that have been combined with flavoring agents. A range of herbs, spices, nuts, fruits and flowers can be used, and a sweetener such as sugar or corn syrup is often added. While typically rather sweet, some examples are herbaceous or tart and pair exceptionally well with desserts or act as a delightful addition to cocktails.