Dictador Colombian Aged Gin "Treasure"

An elegant, Aged Gin by Destilería Colombiana in Cartegeña, Colombia. It is sugarcane-based though the botanical mix is a secret, but juniper, citrus zest, florals & their signature ingredient: Limon Mandarino; distilled 5 times; before being aged for 35 months in ex-Rum casks. It has an aromatic birth with notes of sawdust, flamed orange peel, tangerine, citrus zest, lemon, mandarin, pine, mint, berry & oak; while a zesty life adds notes of citrus, redcurrant, pink peppercorn, herbs & smoked toffee; that leads to a spicy death of medium length with notes of savory, salted caramel & agave syrup. August 2020

Not usually a gin guy, but this is quite nice. Little follow of the rum barrel and a beautiful pepper spice. This is quality. Enjoyed with @silverelizard

I'm a relatively recent gin drinker, preferring vodka. However, this is my favourite thus far. The barrel aging has a wonderful effect on this pale amber, wonderfully complex yet well balanced elixir. Other more established gins in this price bracket are bland by comparison.