Bluecoat Barrel Finished Gin

One of my first gins after being a dedicated bourbon and scotch drinker. Not being much for mixed drinks, I was experimenting with gin neat. Just fantastic! Herbal with a hint of oak. Light (compared to whiskey) but not bland. It’s become my go-to gin and surprises others that consider traditional gin a bit too sharp to drink straight. This is a hard one to beat.

I saw this at the bar and got very excited. I’d only seen the regular gin up until now. Thought that’s what I was getting until she pulled it down off the shelf. Wait. Is that the barrel aged one? Nice! And it was nice. All the gin flavors were present. Juniper. Floral. Lemon. Citrus. But then vanilla and wood as well. All present on the aroma and the flavor.

I love this gin and wish it were more readily available in the UK. I first had it at the Bluecoat distillery when on our honeymoon and its so full flavoured. My husband isn't a gin fan, but he likes this because of its whisky notes so its perfect for us. It makes a great twist on an old fashioned, as well as a more trad gin drink. If I see this for sale, I'd always pick it up!

Like no other variation of gin out there. This is THE barrel aged gin. None come close.

Very tasty and floral gin, the aging definitely takes the edge out and gives it decent depth.