61 products

Barrel Aged

    • 90
    Audemus Spirits Umami Gin (500ml)
    Cognac, FRANCE
    $86. 99
    Bottle
    $1043.88 Dozen
    ABV: 42%

    A gin named after the fifth basic taste, ('umami' is also known as 'savoury'). The concept is to provide the perfect base spirit for a Martini. Produced using hand picked Sicilian capers, parmesan and two other savoury ingredients combined with neutral wheat spirit, then briefly barrel aged, it's wonderfully scented with a keynote of fresh capers, plus hints of white pepper and green capsicum, ending on a spicy note of fresh-sliced chillies. Evocative and unique. Experiment with dry, savoury cocktails. 42% Alc./Vol.
    Throws a natural sediment. This is not a production fault.

    Bluecoat Barrel Reserve American Dry Gin (700ml)
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 47%
    A very popular addition to our Gin shelf last year was Bluecoat, named after the Bluecoat militia that fought the American War of Independence. Botanicals include organic juniper berries, American citrus peels, coriander and angelica root distilled with third-party sourced grain neutral spirit in a copper pot still made in Scotland by Forsyths of Rothes.

    This latest expression is finished in charred American oak barrels for a minimum of three months providing a unique, well rounded and complex spirit without compromising the latent botanical notes. Beautifully packaged in a cobalt blue bottle, this will be a great gin alternative to classic cocktails such as the Negroni, Martinez and Old Fashioned. 47% Alc./Vol.

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    Eden Mill Oak Gin (500ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    ABV: 42%
    A gin infused with juniper berries, angelica, coriander and aged on oak chips in old beer casks.

    Tasting note: Brilliant gold. Low key aromas of fresh-sawn American oak, balsa wood and light vanilla. Better integrated on the palate with the sweet oak notes enhanced by hints of coriander and piney-juniper. Ends mildly astringent, medium fresh, delicately herbal. 42% Alc./Vol.
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    Kyro Distillery Kyro Dark Gin (500ml)
    FINLAND
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    ABV: 42.6%
    Made using a rye spirit base and botanicals such as birch, meadowsweet, cranberry and orange peel before being matured in small barrels. This recently won Gold at the 2016 The Gin Masters (The Spirits Business). The distillers suggest using it in an Old Fashioned for a Summery alternative to the cocktail.

    Tasting note: Bright gold with a pale straw hue. Appealing aromas of lemon cough lozenge, distant juniper and later hints of vanilla and sweet oregano. Wonderful mouthfeel with flavours of butter menthol lozenge, juniper, rye sour dough and a prolonged herbal, white pepper, cough lozenge and spearmint finish. Complex, classy and lively with the barrel input artfully managed. 42.6% Alc./Vol.
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    Le Gin de Christian Drouin Calvados Cask Finish Gin (700ml)
    Normandy, FRANCE
    $114. 99
    Bottle
    $1379.88 Dozen
    ABV: 42%
    Foremost a Calvados producer, Guillaume Drouin has extended his portfolio with a selection of cleverly crafted gins. This one is based on the original "Le Gin" released in 2015. Thirty varieties of cider apples and eight different botanicals are employed. Each botanical is distilled separately before being blended. The gin is then aged for around six months in former 10-year-old Calvados casks.

    Tasting note: [BATCH 2017-A tasted] Pours brilliant bright gold. Hits the jackpot with a high-pitched bouquet of apple cider, pine needle, menthol, bright juniper and citrus peel. Much like the nose, only more subdued, this offers piney, woody-juniper like flavours with hints of black pepper as well as apple-cinnamon yogurt through the aftertaste. A barrel aged style in which key botanicals remain clearly expressed. 42% Alc./Vol.
    Monkey 47 Barrel Cut Schwarzald Gin (500ml)
    Lossburg, GERMANY
    $119. 99
    Bottle
    $1439.88 Dozen
    ABV: 47%

    After several years of sensory research and experimentation with all kinds of wood, the distillers at Monkey 47 have adopted a very traditional approach in the hunt for the perfect barrel-aged gin. Produced a few times each year, this limited edition expression is aged in new 110 litre, custom made, slightly toasted mulberry barrels for 180 days. Long forgotten, the rare wood of the mulberry tree was once traditionally used to mature the finest distillates the Black Forest had to offer. This highly aromatic wood is one the most redolent timbers available. It also contributes to the gin's unique colour and aroma while adding a hint of sweetness. Unfiltered. 47% Alc./Vol.

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    Stockholms Branneri Oak Gin (500ml)
    SWEDEN
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    Tasting note: Distilled with long pepper and orange peel and rested in bourbon barrels. The bouquet here is similar to Stockholm's London Dry, only softer with more orange pith and peel. The spiciness is tempered too, with juniper and citrus oils dominating; the botanical freshness maintained right through to the pithy finish. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

    80 - 85.9 points - 2018 International Wine & Spirit Competition.
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    Two Accents Limited Release Barrel Aged Shiraz Gin (700ml)
    McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $120.00
    $59. 99
    Bottle
    $719.88 Dozen
    ABV: 41%

    Gold Medal - 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

    If you're going to start a small-batch distillery in McLaren Vale, there's one type of tipple that's a no-brainer: Shiraz gin. Which is why Two Accents took advantage of the region's grapes. Both the regular shiraz gin and this limited edition barrel-aged variety use fruit from local vines as evidenced by their crimson hue. This bottling has been batch-distilled and crafted using local botanicals and world-renowned Barossa Shiraz. To finish it off, the liquid was placed in five-year-old x-Shiraz American oak barrels for a minimum of three months, creating a smooth vanilla and berry infused style. On the nose, it's not dramatically different to the standard Two Accents Shiraz Gin, although it does feel a little richer with subtle charred oak aromas adding further complexity. Likewise on the palate which is more full bodied and reveals more winey sweetness, but nothing is overdone, and the gin base is allowed a good showing to keep things fresh. Citrus, potpourri, white pepper and woody juniper carry a medium long finish. The flavours hold up well with minimal water, giving the gin a light tawny port / vermouth character. Over ice, or perhaps garnished with red berries, this drier-styled Sloe expression will work as a refreshing aperitif. 41% Alc./Vol.

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    Applewood Gin of Greed (500ml)
    Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43%
    This is Applewood’s extra rich style, barrel matured in a small American oak casks for a whopping 18 months (most aged styles go for a fraction of that).

    In Applewood’s words: ”We wanted to focus on what makes a Gin 'rich' - like - really rich...stupidly rich...like mother's milk...so of course - a double dose of Juniper (as per all our limited editions) was mandatory. We then played around with some blow-your-head-off Gentian Root, Roasted Wattleseed, Cloves, Earl Grey Tea, Double-Dose of Fresh Valencia Orange Peel - then we tightened the nuts and bolts on this baby with some Green Cardamom, Pepperberry - and the rug that tied the room together? Some Almonds and the allusive Orris Root.

    "But we didn't stop there. We then raided the distillery for some barrel aged brandy-base - and settled on an experimental spirit that we spiced with Chai herbs from the folks out at Quo Chai - which we matured for 18 months in some American octave (80L) casks that held some of Australia's richest, most expensive Shiraz for 4 years - blending the spirits together for some serious weight and presence."

    Tasting note: Bright gold / dazzles in the glass. Lots of cardamom to the nose with light pepper warmth, clove, developing juniper and ripe citrus freshness. 2-3 minutes air contact offers a mixed bag of Indian spices. Fabulous texture with silky-yet-vibrant flavours of juniper, cardamom and pepper building delicate citrus oils through the finish. The mouthfeel is a delight. Enjoy this neat. 43% Alc./Vol.
    • Nick's Import
    Beefeater Burrough's Reserve Oak Rested Gin (700ml)
    London, UNITED KINGDOM
    $135. 00
    Bottle
    $1620.00 Dozen
    ABV: 43%
    Launched in 2013, this marks an unusual departure for such a large Gin producer, although given the present trend towards diversification, it doesn't really come as a surprise. What is truly novel here is the use of x-wine barrels. This expression is rested in French oak barrels that previously held "Lillet Aperitif", and by all reports, it definitely comes through in the flavour. Current master distiller Desmond Payne, has recreated the gin from Burrough’s original recipe.

    “After 45 years in the drinks industry, I wanted to create something truly unique that celebrated the distilling heritage of Beefeater,” said Payne. “I had been interested in resting gin for a while and knew that if the cask was right, we could make a really exciting new gin that changed people’s perceptions of the spirit.

    I felt that the use of Jean de Lillet casks and Still Number 12 would introduce a new character to the gin, elevating it to a place that had not been explored before.

    I expect Burrough’s Reserve to appeal to free thinking individuals who enjoy challenging convention and exploring new sensory experiences with gin.”

    No tasting notes available.
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    Blackwater Wexford Strawberry Gin (500ml)
    IRELAND
    $94. 99
    Bottle
    $1139.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    Produced only through the summer with all the strawberries used grown locally in Wexford by the Kearns family. No additional sweeteners are added. Recommended in a G&T with a slice of strawberry and a crack of black pepper.

    Tasting note: The largest botanical component in this gin are the berries which also contribute a subtle pink blush. Medium dry aromas hint at strawberry milk or berry tart, the juniper just peeking through. Some orris root perhaps, then sweeter floral notes. Chamomile? Light to medium bodied and nicely textured with delicately expressed botanicals and a flourish of spice through the finish. Trace strawberry repeats in the aftertaste. A Summer style gin that strikes a good balance between fruit and traditional notes. 40% Alc./Vol.
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    Blackwater Juniper Cask Irish Gin (500ml)
    IRELAND
    Reduced from $115.00
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 46%
    A novel Irish gin that's barrel aged in 50 litre juniper wood casks. It uses the same 12 botanicals found in Blackwater No.5, but in a slightly different proportion; orange and the sweeter roots are increased, because, like its berries, juniper timber can be a wee bit astringent.

    Tasting note: Pale gold. First pass finds an attractive mingling of juniper and wood notes, in particular fresh sawn green pine, balsa wood…later, crushed pine needles, dried lemon peel, thyme, black pepper. Light to medium bodied flavours find juniper framed by citrus peel, drying herbal teas, warming black pepper and fine tannins. Concludes nicely balanced, gently warming and medium long. Distinctive. 46% Alc./Vol.
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    Cadenhead's Old Raj Caol Ila Whisky Cask Matured Dry Gin (700ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $110. 00
    Bottle
    $1320.00 Dozen
    ABV: 55%
    Cadenhead's take their legendary high-strength London Dry on a sensationally smokey trajectory with this whisky cask matured gin. Mellowed in x Caol Ila casks for 299 days, saffron is added prior to bottling. Extremely limited stocks.

    Tasting note: Pale straw gold. Caol Ila leaves its stamp on the nose: smoked fish, a touch of dill, citrus and light vanillas while gin adds freshness. The herbal / briney / smokey attack replete with piney juniper and tangy citrus is a stroke of genius. Wow! Peated aquavit comes to mind. An absolute treat. 55% Alc./Vol. 342 bottles produced.
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    Cadenhead's Old Raj Classic Rum Cask Matured Dry Gin (700ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $120. 00
    Bottle
    $1440.00 Dozen
    ABV: 55%
    Another Old Raj gin with a twist - this time it's been finished in x-Caribbean rum casks for 299 days with a dash of saffron added before bottling. Gin completionists should put this on their short list, along with Cadenhead's amazing whisky cask matured release. Very limited stocks.

    Tasting note: Bright gold. Aromatically more rum than gin: Sweet yet fresh with the botanicals retained. Flavour wise, akin to an 'extra aged' cask matured style. Rum sugars vie with the gin's vibrancy, evoking the most delicious cough lozenge imaginable (citrus flavoured Fisherman's Friend?). Unique. Wonderfully innovative stuff. 55% Alc./Vol. 300 bottles produced.
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    Cardrona Distillery The Source Barrel Aged Gin (750ml)
    NEW ZEALAND
    $130. 00
    Bottle
    $1560.00 Dozen
    ABV: 47%
    A gin aged in 225 litre x-Central Otago Pinot Noir casks. Locally foraged rosehip, juniper, coriander seed, angelica root and lemon zest are some of the botanicals included in the mix.

    Tasting note:... [Cask G3 Dolly tasted] Brilliant pale straw gold. Aromas of woody juniper and green pine, menthol & eucalyptus cough lozenge, following through to a medium to full bodied gin with warming flavours of piney juniper, peppermint, white pepper and a creamy-yet-spicy, juniper, coriander & pepper accented finish. A vivacious and fresh barrel aged style. 47% Alc./Vol.
    Citadelle Wild Blossom Extremes No. 2 Gin (700ml)
    FRANCE
    $100. 00
    Bottle
    $1200.00 Dozen
    ABV: 42.6%
    The first of the Citadelle Extrêmes was launched in 2016 (Old Tom No Mistake). Its success encouraged Alexandre Gabriel to continue the series with this 2017 release - "Wild Blossom" gin.

    Employing the same base as the original Citadelle, this offers an even more floral profile with a new infusion of wild cherry blossom petals and a total of twenty botanicals including iris, cubeb, violets, grains of paradise and nutmeg. Its character is accentuated by a five month ageing process in sweet cherry wood barrels, a species of wood characterized by red fruits and fresh hazelnut.

    Notes from the producer: Color : Pale gold. Nose : Fresh and very fruity. Prominent juniper berry blending with almond, cherry and grapefruit. A floral note evolves with jasmine and ylang-ylang, followed by musky and smoky notes. Palate : Rich, opulent, with a sweet and sour profile of preserved lemon rind, green grape and cubeb pepper. It evolves into cocoa with very precise notes of violet and rose. Finish : Very long cumin note, evolving into cherry and grenadine. 42.6%
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    Citadelle No Mistake Old Tom Gin (500ml)
    FRANCE
    $69. 99
    Bottle
    $839.88 Dozen
    ABV: 46%
    Produced by Pierre Ferrand (the cognac house that owns Plantation rum), this is a variation of Citadelle Reserve (based on 22 different botanicals), sweetened using brown sugar from the Caribbean. Beautifully presented with the inevitable Tom Cat included on the label. Very small allocation for Australia.

    Tasting note: Pale gold. Nicely integrated herbal-juniper freshness over underlying notes of vanilla, lemon cough lozenge and pepper. Follows through with an oily, semi-sweet profile including flavours of cough lozenge, lemon iced tea, candied pineapple and a warming, delicate peppermint / juniper finish. Concludes more like a London dry. Complex and beautifully textured. 46% Alc./Vol. 6500 bottles produced.
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    Cotswolds Barrel Aged Ginger Gin (500ml)
    UNITED KINGDOM
    $120. 00
    Bottle
    $1440.00 Dozen
    ABV: 46%
    This gin goes into the same casks as Cotswolds' flagship Single Malt. These include first-fill ex-Bourbon barrels and shaved, toasted and re-charred red wine casks (STRs). Maturation lasts three months. Following that, fresh Valencian orange peel and candied root ginger are soaked in the gin for several weeks. Finally, a touch of honey is added to sweeten before bottling.

    Tasting note: A golden coloured gin with aromas of ginger chocolates, root beer, orange zest and lime peel over fresh juniper. On entry traditional gin notes arrive with hints of triple sec and subtle oaky astringency, dovetailing into a delicious spice wave. Ends ginger beer-like with budding warmth. Great purity and definition. Superb Winter gin. 46% Alc./Vol.

    Notes from the producer... Nose: Warm honey and sweet orange notes balance the fresh spicy ginger and piney juniper. Palate: Incredibly rich and luxurious, the ginger warms everything through, with vanilla and red fruit notes from the casks. Finish: A lovely long finish full of dry oak spice and ginger, with lots more honey.
    • Nick's Import
    Dictador Colombian Treasure Aged Gin (700ml)
    COLOMBIA
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43%
    Produced by a distiller better known for their rums, this gin is based on a unique Colombian fruit, Limon Mandarino (Tangerine-Lemon) which blends the exotic sweet taste of the tangerine and the acidity of the lemon to give fantastic balance. The base spirit for this gin is made from a neutral spirit distilled up to five times from sugar cane. The berries, botanicals, spices and citrus peels are combined with the ageing process which takes place over 35 weeks in oak barrels previously used to age Dictador rums. The combination of the balance of the exotic citrus peel and the time spent in barrels gives the gin freshness and texture.

    No tasting notes available.
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    Dictador Colombian Ortodoxy Aged Gin (700ml)
    COLOMBIA
    Reduced from $89.99
    $59. 99
    Bottle
    $719.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    Produced by a distiller better known for their rums, this gin is based on the formula of Dario Parra, former president of the Dictador company, and lover of gin. After his many extended visits to the UK and of course, enjoying what was for him God’s drink, he returned to Colombia determined to create a Colombian Gin. Back home he studied several formulas, based on his experience and finally settled on this. For years the Ortodoxy was produced purely for his own personal consumption. The formula of berries, botanicals, peels, roots and spices gives it a unique profile. 43% Alc./Vol.

    No tasting notes available.

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    Dobson's Distillery Oak Aged Saffron Gin (750ml)
    New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    ABV: 47%
    Tasting note: Intense yellow-gold with thick legs. Offers unusual hints of crushed ant and orange cordial in the opening sniff. Second pass finds juniper/menthol freshness infused with hints of lemon thyme and saffron. Feather-light, supple, rounded mouthfeel with delicate cumin / turmeric / saffron-like flavours over refreshing background juniper. Restrained vanilla sweetness enters at the finish. Closes with faint saffron, bitter peel and ginger-like warmth in the aftertaste. Understated yet engaging. Enjoy this as it is. 47% Alc./Vol.
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    East London Liquor Co. Ltd Barrel Aged Gin (700ml)
    London, UNITED KINGDOM
    $135. 00
    Bottle
    $1620.00 Dozen
    ABV: 52%
    First launched in 2016, this barrel aged gin is rested in oak for several months before bottling (maturations will vary from batch to batch). The quality of the wheat base spirit really comes through.

    Tasting note: Frail straw-gold colour is almost water like. Super pure aromas include high pitch juniper, grapefruit and low key vanilla. Air contact turns this attractively herb-like evolving notes of thyme, lavender and cardamom. Quite relaxed given the ABV; flavours of peel heavy marmalade, citrus oils and piney-juniper. Spices up momentarily becoming softer to finish as trace juniper, dried herbs and hints of anise enter. Keenly tuned barrel input with all the right notes retained. Outstanding. 52% Alc./Vol.
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    Elephant Gin Barrel Aged Gin (500ml)
    GERMANY
    $115. 00
    Bottle
    $1380.00 Dozen
    ABV: 52%
    Tasting note: [2019 edition] This takes barrel aging one step further by blending gins matured in three types of oak for twelve months. Fourteen botanicals are included in the pot distilled rye spirit which was finally finished in Rum casks. Fresh aromas of pine buds, lemon lozenges, light vanilla and curry leaf develop on the nose. Soft on entry but builds with a spicy crescendo including crushed curry leaves, white pepper, cough lozenge and late juniper. The finish is gently astringent, lively, warming and long. Try it in spicy cocktails or on its own as a Winter sipper. 52% Alc./Vol. 4000 bottles.

    Other reviews… [2017 edition] 5+ Stars – diffordsguide.com

    Elephant Gin contributes 15% of all of its gins’ profits to elephant conservation, including foundations such as Space for Elephants, Big Life Foundation and the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
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    Fair Barrel Aged Gin (500ml)
    FRANCE
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    ABV: 42%
    A gin barrel-aged for three months in x-Cognac casks and produced in collaboration with an organic Co-op of farmers in Central Asia. The organic juniper berries are sourced from a nature reserve in Central Asia while the fair-trade spices are grown in the Kerala region of South West India.

    Tasting note: [tasted from a near empty bottle] Clear with a pale straw blush. Attractive and unusual aromas of lemon grass, ginger root, delicate caraway and balsa wood with light piney juniper adding freshness. A velvety entry leads into a relaxed, middle weighted profile with flavours of green juniper, clove, lemon verbena, muted caraway and vibrant spices. Excellent balance. Different and slightly daring without compromising the juniper keynote. 42% Alc./Vol.
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    Few Barrel Aged Gin (700ml)
    Evanston, Illinois, UNITED STATES
    $110. 00
    Bottle
    $1320.00 Dozen
    ABV: 46.5%

    Paul Hletko, who launched 'Few Spirits' in 2011 is a man in pursuit of flavour. Hence, his new micro distillery is perhaps best defined by what it doesn't make - vodka.

    Apart from whiskey, three different gins are now being made using a base of corn, wheat, and non-malted barley (the base spirit is actually his new make whiskey), while some of the 11 botanicals used include juniper, citrus (lemon and orange peel), Tahitian vanilla, cassia, grains-of-paradise and homegrown hops.
    Wait a minute! Hops in the gin?
    It turns out that Hletko’s been home brewing for 20 years and was inspired by New Holland’s 'Hopquila' (a sort of whiskey-tequila hybrid spirit with pronounced hops character). This is his barrel aged expression.

    Tasting note: Flawless bright gold appearance. Opens with juniper mixed with peppermint infused honey. Short aeration accentuates pine sap and muted white pepper notes. Cough lozenge-like but in the most attractive sense. Medium dry, with firm but controlled spices; shows solid concentration. The wood influence has been judged to perfection as the freshness of the juniper and pepper is never lost. Fisherman’s Friend flourishes on the finale. Excellent persistence. A first rate winter styled gin to enjoy on its own. 46.5% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Bright pale amber color. Aromas of pickling spice, acacia honey, spicy roasted apples and pears, and pineapple bread with a supple, fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body and a long, interplay of spices, herbs, pine, dried fruits, and flowers. Beautiful and delicious bourbon notes. A whisky lover's gin for sipping or cocktails. 46.5% Alc./Vol.
    International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
    RATING: 94 points (Exceptional)
    - www.tastings.com

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    • Nick's Import
    Fifty/50 Cask Aged Gin (500ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 50%

    A gin with a difference, and a claim to be the oldest gin in the world. That's not hard to believe when you learn half of it's aged in casks for twenty years. The spirit was originally sourced by the House of MacDuff, a company run by mother-and-son team, Jane and Iain MacDuff in Renfrew - a small town just outside Glasgow. Back then, the gin category was relatively slow. Being curious distillers they wondered what a spell in oak might achieve. That turned out to be a lengthy experiment indeed. For the first decade, virgin casks infused sweet vanilla, ginger and strong oak flavours. For the second decade, ex whisky barrels were employed. These allowed the wood to slowly impart greater depth, however the juniper dominant note typical of unaged gins subsided. To revive the botanicals, the liquid was blended with fresh London Dry at a ratio of 1-1. Following several experiments, the result captures the best of both worlds: New & old, deep & fresh. It looks like whisky, but the keynotes of gin come through strongly: Lavender potpourri, chamomile tea, distant peppercorns and cough lozenges repeat in a full-throttle attack. The creamy middle is rounded off by suggestions of orange zest, crushed pine needles, lemon chutney and light vanilla. With tongue tingling peppers to match the botanicals and oak, Fifty/50 is no gin for beginners, and more of a Winter treat than a Summer time refresher. Or if you prefer whisky, this may even swing you into another category. Other ingredients include coriander, cassia bark, cinnamon, angelica, orris root, liquorice, lemon and sweet orange peel. Batches are limited to around 2000 bespoke barrel-shaped bottles. 50% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews...  because no-one has aged gin for twenty years, what does it taste like? Is it really like nothing I’ve ever tasted before? The answer is: absolutely. Although it looks more whisky than gin, it’s the opposite on the nose. It has that whisky complexity, yet also that hit of juniper and other aromas you associate more with gin. There’s a vanilla sweetness to it as well, with some oakiness and fresh citrus. It definitely makes you think: ‘Wow, what is this?’ On the palate the juniper is less evident, but the vanilla sweetness is emphasised by some caramel flavours too. The citrus is still there as well. On the nose it’s more like a gin, on the palate more like a whisky, and even reminded me of tequila. It’s super-smooth and warming going down, with a sweet aftertaste. So yes, it isn’t like anything I’ve ever tasted before, and it’ll be a long time before I taste anything like it again, I’m sure. - traveldistilled.com

    • Nick's Import
    Filliers Barrel Aged Dry Gin 28 (500ml)
    BELGIUM
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43.7%
    Filliers Distillery is situated in a small rural village called Bachte-Maria-Leerne, in Flanders, Belgium. The company has been distilling Gin since 1880. It now also produces Goldlys Whisky making it the first distillery to begin maturing whisky in Belgium.

    Carefully batch distilled in small copper stills and employing 28 botanicals, this unusual expression is then barrel aged for several months in 300 litre x-Cognac barrels. The insides of the casks receive a medium char. 43.7% Alc./Vol.

    No tasting notes available.
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    Finn's Barrel Finished Gin (750ml)
    UNITED STATES
    $110. 00
    Bottle
    $1320.00 Dozen
    ABV: 45%
    Produced by the Chicago Distilling Company (founded in 2010), Finn's gin is made from a corn based neutral spirit which they buy in to macerate botanicals such as Sichuan peppercorn, dried orange peel, green cardamom, hibiscus, juniper, coriander, cassia and cubeb. Following maceration, Finn's is re-distilled to recover the clear gin spirit.

    The barrel aged version sees the gin finished in a combination of virgin & ex bourbon casks for a 1-3 month period.

    Tasting note: The deep brassy gold colour is bright and clear. Slightly subdued but with pleasing scents of pencil shavings and saw dust alongside subtle notes of apple sauce, cinnamon, lemon meringue and woody juniper. Silky, medium bodied delivery offering delicious flavours of apple strudel, cinnamon and ripe juniper followed by a delicate pine and menthol lozenge finish. Excellent length. Beautifully balanced wood aged gin with the barrel input deftly handled. 45% Alc./Vol.

    Gold Medal 2015 American Craft Spirits.
    Four Pillars 2021 Australian Christmas Gin (700ml)
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43.8%

    As with previous editions, Four Pillars Christmas Gin starts by distilling Christmas puddings. The gin is then aged in one hundred year old Muscat barrels and a slight tweak of Muscat is added to finish. What you get are aromatics of classic juniper and a hint of cinnamon, backed up with a rich, luscious palate. There's a mild sweetness from the Muscat and extended barrel ageing too. More than ever, it smells like gin and tastes like Christmas! Sip it on ice (it’s dangerously drinkable), mix it with ginger ale or beer, or try it in some great cocktails like the Christmas Cobbler (below). 43.8% Alc./Vol.

    INGREDIENTS

    • 50ml Australian Christmas Gin

    • 25ml fresh lemon juice

    • 15ml Fino Sherry or dry vermouth

    • 10ml sugar syrup

    METHOD

    • Add ingredients over ice in a Collins glass

    • Garnish with a mint sprig, orange, berries and lightly dust with icing sugar

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    Four Pillars Barrel Aged Gin (700ml)
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43.8%
    Note,:batch numbers are subject to change. If you'd like to know the current batch number on our shelves, please contact us.

    Tasting note: [BATCH 4 tasted] Pale straw gold. Appealing freshness to the bouquet with piney-juniper, sweet oregano, sage and lemon cough lozenge over a subtle vanilla / smokey clove base note. Light and silky entry with early juniper followed by herbal notes - sage and tarragon in particular. More fruit lozenge-like to finish, fading dry, gently peppery and medium long. Marks a subtle change in trajectory from previous batches, with no compromise on quality. 43.8% Alc./Vol.

    [BATCH 2]...Overall superb and with the balance improved on the first release; some salivating lemon barley sugar moments at the finish round off a beautifully executed barrel-aged statement. Undisputedly one of Australia's very best Gin producers.

    First tasted : [BATCH 1] Brilliant clarity in the pale straw gold appearance. Lifted opening scents of lemongrass, pine and juniper; more lemon-barley sugar like in the second pass, retaining good freshness through to an unusual salted lime, lemon sorbet, tarragon and coriander profile finishing vibrant, peppery and dry. Fascinating. 90 points

    Other reviews... Barrel ageing is nothing new in the spirits business, after all it’s how whiskeys and brandies get their depth, colour and character. In the gin world, the US has been barrel-ageing gin for a few years, while in Australia we have Ginnifer Barrel-Aged Gin from Western Australia and Kangeroo Island Spirits also have a barrel aged gin. Four Pillars have “rested” their gin for 6 months in French oak and created a blend using a solera system (the gin is blended from different barrels of varying ages). The result is a gin with a distinct honey colour and an ABV of 43.8%! The orange aroma so prominent in the Rare Dry in hasn’t survived the ageing process, but instead there is a different sweetness altogether, reminiscent of an Old Tom style, but it finishes on spicy, warm notes. I could also taste a connection with the maltier Genever. The gin botanicals have been blended and rounded into another drink entirely, so it’s silly to compare the original with the barrel aged. And that’s the point I guess. Expanding the gin category and pushing the boundaries of what gin should and could be. Over ice it is smooth and easy to drink and I made a very fine Martinez with Four Pillars Barrel Aged Gin... - http://theginqueen.com/
    Four Pillars Chardonnay Barrel Gin (500ml)
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $84. 99
    Bottle
    $1019.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43.8%

    Limited to one bottle per customer.

    This is the seventh solera release from Four Pillars' original Chardonnay barrel solera. These barrels were originally used for maturing Yarra Valley Chardonnay for six to eight years prior to being filled with Rare Dry Gin. Originally filled on Christmas Eve 2013 and never fully emptied, the solera has grown from two barrels to nine, and this latest release has had a full year in barrel. The botanical oils have developed and changed dramatically, whilst still remaining distinctively gin. The juniper base has become resiny in texture, while the spices show developed intensity and fragrance. As with previous releases the preserved ginger character (thanks to the cardamom) is amazing and sits nicely with crushed coriander and preserved citrus notes. The oak continues to contribute to colour and sweetness, weight and texture.

    Four Pillars decided to bottle this in a 500mL format as in their experience, people tend to go through barrel aged gins a bit slower, as they're more of a sipping product. This is a balanced, super sippable drink. Enjoy it neat or on the rocks - it’s delicious over one large ice cube with a drop of honey and a small sprig of rosemary.
    Four Pillars Sherry Cask Gin (500ml)
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $84. 99
    Bottle
    $1019.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43.8%

    Limited to one bottle per customer.

    This represents a very limited parcel of barrel aged gin from Four Pillars' sherry cask solera. Composed of 42 ex-sherry barrels, stacked three rows high in an arrangement behind the stills, these vary in age from 15 to 35 years old. The barrels were filled more than a year ago, and this is the first solera release taken only from the bottom row of barrels. True to a traditional solera system, the barrels are never emptied - a small portion from each barrel is taken out, which is then replenished from the row above. Fresh gin is only ever put into the top row of barrels.

    This is a rich, intense and layered barrel aged gin. Once again, the botanical oils have developed and changed in barrel. The juniper/ pine oil character underpins some amazing complexity. The residual sherry character has integrated beautifully with the deeper cassia and star anise flavours. Think dried fruits and nuts. The addition of a tiny bit of Spanish Amontillado sherry has added some length and sweetness to the final gin.

    Four Pillars decided to bottle this in a 500mL format as in their experience, people tend to go through barrel aged gins a bit slower, as they're more of a sipping product. Try it neat over ice, or try it in a Tuxedo, a classic cocktail made with gin, Sherry and orange bitters.
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    Giniversity Barrel Aged Gin (500ml)
    Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $59. 99
    Bottle
    $719.88 Dozen
    ABV: 49%
    Tasting note: Pale brass-gold colour is reminiscent of young Chardonnay. Nosing finds a delightful harmony of citrus, coriander, woody juniper and pine needle underscored by subtle sweetness. Follows through with vivacious, full bodied flavours of juniper, pepper and lemon cough lozenge, ending piney, fresh and well balanced with hints of cardamom and citrus zest in the aftertaste. The pick of the bunch from this distillery. 49% Alc./Vol.
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    • Reduced
    Great Southern Distillery Ginnifer Barrel Aged Gin (700ml)
    Albany, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $99.99
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    ABV: 49%

    A new spirit from the producers of Limeburner's Single Malt Whisky. This unusual Gin is the result of nine botanicals, including Meen, a native tree of the Southern Coast of Western Australia. Before bottling the spirit was matured in French oak barriques giving this Gin its golden tone.

    Tasting note: Very pale gold colour with a water like hue. A juniper/aniseed top note mingles with heavier scents of fenugreek, chamomile, peppermint and hot peppers that penetrate deep into the nostrils. The medium dry, full bodied palate yields mild fennel and juniper flavours delivered through a slightly hot, prickly spirit. Very peppery on the back palate, in fact, the strong pepperiness throughout knocks the flavour profile out of balance. Concludes a little short with pepper and pine wood notes followed by a delicate juniper fade. For those who like it hot, consider this Gin’s equivalent to pepper Vodka. 49% Alc./Vol.



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    Hayman's Family Reserve Gin (700ml)
    London, UNITED KINGDOM
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43.1%
    A new Hayman's that references the Gin Palaces of the past where gin would be sold straight from oak casks. To recreate the experience, this is rested in ex-Scotch whisky casks for three weeks before bottling.

    Tasting note: Pine, juniper and blackpepper feature followed by gentler notes of coriander, lemon pith and delicate cardamom. Quite concentrated with a piney/juniper, peppery off-dry attack and a creamy, lingering, dryish citrus peel and juniper finish. A robust and classically styled London dry. 41.3% Alc./Vol.
    Hayman's 1850 Reserve Gin (700ml)
    UNITED KINGDOM
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    This latest addition to the Hayman's range harks back to the style of gin served in London's Gin Palaces in 1850. Finished for 3 to 4 weeks in x scotch whisky barrels, 1850 is produced in small batches of around 5000 bottles at a time. Expect a crossover barrel aged / London Dry style. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... 5 Stars - www.diffordsguide.com
    Herno Ardbeg Cask Sipping Gin (500ml)
    SWEDEN
    $220. 00
    Bottle
    $2640.00 Dozen
    ABV: 49.1%
    Another release in a series under Herno's 'Sipping' label which sees small gin runs matured in x whisky casks. Originally a project to attract visitors to the distillery, it started with a limited edition for the High Coast Whiskyfestival and Hernö Gin Open House. The Laphroaig version quickly sold out in Europe. This year's release comes matured in an Ardbeg whisky cask. Expect aromas of sweet fruits, peat, plus a hint of espresso as well as flavours of juniper, “heavy” peat, toffee and pear with a soft, creamy texture. 1904 bottles produced. 49.1% Alc./Vol.
    • 95
    Herno Juniper Cask Gin (500ml)
    SWEDEN
    $125. 00
    Bottle
    $1500.00 Dozen
    ABV: 47%
    Upon its release in 2013, Hernö was officially the first distillery in the world to age gin in casks made out of juniper wood. The spirit is matured for one month in tiny 39.25 litre barrels before being bottled at 47%. Batches typically yield about 500 bottles, each one finished with a natural beeswax seal.

    Tasting note: [Batch 30 tasted] Very pale straw blush. Herbal / earthy / fresh opening sniffs are also sappy, resiny, peppery and pleasingly dry. 3-4 minutes finds fresh sawn pine, potpourri and hints of eucalyptus. Creamy, with vivacious lemon myrtle, peppery juniper and thyme flavours and a flare of alcohol lifting the finish. Excellent length and balance. Ends tangy, dry, peppery, lipsmacking. Delightful. 47% Alc./Vol. Unfiltered.

    Other reviews... Gold medal from International Spirits and Wine Competition (IWSC).
    Gold / Outstanding IWSC 2015 together with Contemporary Gin Trophy.
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    Herno Laphroaig Cask Sipping Gin (500ml)
    SWEDEN
    $220. 00
    Bottle
    $2640.00 Dozen
    ABV: 45.3%
    One in a series under Herno's 'Sipping' label which sees small gin runs matured in x whisky casks. Originally a project to attract visitors to the distillery, it started with a limited edition for the High Coast Whiskyfestival and Hernö Gin Open House. The Laphroaig version quickly sold out in Europe with Australian stocks allocated. We have less than a handful to offer. (Next years release will be matured in an Ardbeg whisky cask, so look forward to that!)

    Tasting note: Clear. Aromas of smoldering pine needles, peppercorns and wet campfire with developing citrus. Full bodied attack evokes smokey Fisherman's Friends, pine buds with a spike of pepper heat. Ends with light juniper, char grilled herbs and hints of Laphroaig: Ashy, prolonged with late menthol tobacco. 45.3% Alc./Vol. 787 bottles.
    • 94
    Hobart No.4 Barrel Aged Single Malt Gin (700ml)
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $125. 00
    Bottle
    $1500.00 Dozen
    ABV: 45.6%
    Tasting note: [Barrel 0001] This is Sullivan's Cove variant on the original Hobart No.4 Gin. Aged for 18 months in a 300 litre French Oak cask previously used to mature Sullivan's Cove single malt whisky, it features expressive aromas of crushed pine buds, peppercorns, menthol and spiced lemon chutney. Keenly balanced oak input combines with flavours of lemon, juniper and pepper. Creamy and deliciously vibrant. Concludes piney, wonderfully fresh, warming and long. 45.6% Alc./Vol.

    Notes from the producers... "...an incredibly soft and creamy gin with notes of lemon curd and warm spice along with a luxurious texture unmatched in the world of gins."
    • 90
    Imbue Distillery Suburban Barrel Aged Gin (700ml)
    Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    Tasting note: [Batch 3] Matured in a Sherry barrel. Brilliant gold. Similar to the standard gin, only softer and more sedate on the nose, accenting lemon cheese cake, pine buds and a touch of menthol. The barrel character adds a delicate sweetness to the flavours of lemon cough lozenge and muted juniper. While the spices are toned down, it retains nice vibrancy and length. 40% Alc./Vol.
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    • Packaging may vary
    Kangaroo Island Spirits Whisky Barrel Aged Gin (700ml)
    Kangaroo Island, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $120. 00
    Bottle
    $1440.00 Dozen
    ABV: 42.5%
    Tasting note: Finished in whisky barrels for two months. Aromas of lemon barley sugar, green pine shoots and hints of white pepper followed by medium bodied flavours of juniper and lemon butter with a finely astringent, pepper, herb and green wood accented finish. A drier-styled aged gin that retains good juniper character. 41.3% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Double Gold. Melbourne International Wine & Spirits Competition 2017

    Silver Medal. San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2017
    Ki Noh Bi Barrel Aged Kyoto Dry Gin (700ml) - 9th Edition
    Kyoto, JAPAN
    $165. 00
    Bottle
    $1980.00 Dozen
    ABV: 48%
    The Kyoto Distillery's barrel-aged expressions are a running series, each matured in casks that previously held whisky from Japan's legendary Karuizawa whisky distillery. Closed forever in the early 2000s, Karuizawa's final stocks are slowly being released. Now ranked amongst the world's most collectible spirits, individual bottles continue to sell for remarkable prices.

    Kyoto's ninth release sees the gin aged in an x Karuizawa sherry butt. Filled at a high strength, the gin was carefully monitored during the maturation to ensure the optimum balance between the botanical flavours and the influence of the wood.

    Each release is scheduled for different markets. No.9 was originally exclusive to Sexy Fish in London and part of Asia with the outturn limited to 829 bottles. Contemporary Japanese presentation echoes the tradition of the Number One Drinks Company's Karuizawa series, and is designed in collaboration with the Kamiasobi Noh Troupe. This one depicts the Noh Mask “Yoroboushi”. 48% Alc./Vol. Very limited stocks.
    • 89
    Kilderkin Larrikin Barrel Aged Gin (700ml)
    Ballarat, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43.5%
    Tasting note: [Batch 2 tasted] Aged in small American oak barrels that previously held Bourbon, then Tasmanian whisky. Pale gold. Opens with aromas of green wood or balsa, filling out with scents of orange peel, coriander and vanilla. 3-4 minutes ups the sweetness while maintaining the orange theme. Light bodied with attractive ripe citrus flavours and warming spirit. Frail aftertaste hints at coriander and pine. Medium long. 43.5% Alc./Vol. Limited run of 338 bottles.
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    Koval Barreled Gin (500ml)
    Chicago, Illinois, UNITED STATES
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    ABV: 47%
    A follow-up to Koval Dry Gin which debuted in 2015, this expression includes the same botanicals (rosehip, juniper, angelica root and coriander), but adds a new level of depth from the spirit's six months resting in Koval's x-whiskey barrels (Bourbon, mostly). Like its sibling, this comes brilliantly packaged with argyle die-cutting and bronze foil patterns through the label.

    Tasting note: Brilliant pale gold. Beams from the glass. Excellent aromatic lift with pine sap and rooty / white pepper notes combined with peppermint chocolate and muted cough lozenge sweetness. Middle-weighted with a silky, woody-juniper entry followed by butter menthol lozenge and hints of vanilla in the finish. Beautifully composed, very elegant barrel aged gin. 47% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... The gin's pine is present, to be sure, but it's balanced with a web of sweetness and spice — sort of like your spice rack teamed up with a touch of butterscotch and wandered into the forest. Add an ice cube to round off the gin's hot edges, and what's left is a perfect sipper that can please gin and whiskey drinkers alike. - Josh Noel, Chicago Tribune
    Lark Distillery Forty Spotted Winter Release Gin (700ml)
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Named after the Forty-spotted Pardalote, the island's rarest bird, and produced at the Lark Distillery, this gin matches traditional gin botanicals with Tasmanian pepperberry. Winner of Best Australian Matured Gin at the 2019 World Gin Awards.

    This special 'Winter Release' has been barrel aged (cask types will vary from batch to batch) with twenty carefully chosen botanicals giving it a subtle golden hue. 40% Alc./Vol.

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    McHenry Barrel Aged Gin (700ml)
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    William McHenry & Sons is the world’s most southern family owned and operated distillery, located at Port Arthur.
    Mr. McHenry's current range consists of a 10-year-old single malt under the Three Capes label, plus a triple-distilled vodka and several gin variants. This cask aged gin is their latest expression, finished in 200L x-Wild Turkey Russell's Reserve Bourbon barrels. Botanicals include, citrus peel, star anise, coriander seed, cardamom and orris root, all beautifully balanced with juniper.

    Tasting note: Very pale straw blush, otherwise waterlike. Opens with fragile scents of lemon myrtle, pine needle and later suggestions of white pepper. Quite sedate, almost waterlike, with attractive cool mint and light juniper flavours. Delicate spices. Concludes gently peppery and with solid length. 40% Alc./Vol.
    • Nick's Import
    Nao Gin (700ml)
    PORTUGAL
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    A first for our shelves is this Portuguese gin, aged in wine barrels from Porto for four months. It has soft notes of port combined with a touch of spice, along side limes and fresh oranges. Recommended with a twist of grapefruit and a vanilla pod. Distilled in England and later bottled in Portugal, the name references the ships that were widely used by the Portuguese at one time. Comes distinctively packaged in a squat dark glass bottle with cork 'neck tie'. 40% Alc./Vol.
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