England (distillation); Borgarnes, Iceland (ageing and blending)

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40% ABV

The underlying gin is pot-distilled in England, with citrus botanicals distilled separately from the more earthy botanicals to preserve clarity and balance. For this Individual Cask release, high-strength gin was matured for nine months in a single new American oak cask in Borgarnes, Iceland, then brought down to 40% ABV using pure Icelandic spring water. Around 2,000 individually numbered bottles were drawn from the original cask.

Juniper and bright lemon-citrus aromas are complemented by vanilla and gentle oak. The palate is smooth and creamy with citrus, juniper, subtle sweetness and warming spice, while cassia, liquorice and light toasted oak develop through a long, warm finish.

Its creamy texture, vanilla sweetness and oak character work particularly well with roast duck, quail or other game birds, especially dishes incorporating mild sweet spices or vanilla; it can also accompany caramel-based desserts.

Martin Miller’s Gin / Zamora Company Global