The aging process tames some of the citrus notes in the classic Gin, and brings to the fore the floral and vanilla notes, creating a soft, well-rounded Gin. Light enough to sip neat, or excellent with a touch of dry tonic water.

Is gin aged in oak barrels?

In general, gin doesn’t have to sit in barrels as long as whiskey to pick up flavors from the wood. Often it’s simply finished in a barrel for a couple of months. Its Barrel Finished Gin is aged between three and eight months in 53-gallon new white oak barrels.

Is gin aged vodka?

It is a common misconception that gin is flavored vodka. As distilling techniques advanced, modern gin was born made of neutral grain alcohol and distilled or re-distilled with juniper and other botanicals macerated and then distilled again to impart flavor.

Is gin a whiskey?

Unlike Scotch whisky, which requires maturation in barrels, gin is traditionally an unaged spirit and derives its signature taste from a proprietary recipe of botanical flavorings, with juniper berries at the top of the list. For Buley, the process of making gin may be different than whisky, but it’s no less demanding.

What is barrel rested gin?

Style: Aged Aged Gins, sometimes also referred to as “Barreled Gins,” “Barrel Rested Gin,” or the more archaic “Yellow Gin” are simply gins which have been aged in wood after distillation. Aged Gins as a category of their own are a relatively new invention.

What goes with barrel-aged gin?

Barrel-aged gins are often nice served with honey. You could simply make a hot toddy with barrel-aged gin, honey, orange and rosemary or stir a good measure of gin with a touch of honey syrup and sip over ice. If you would like to make a long drink with barrel-aged gin, try ginger ale instead of tonic.

Is gin stronger than whiskey?

Whiskey: 40-68% ABV Whiskey is another popular drink that starts at 40% ABV. Unlike gin and vodka, however, this famed alcohol tops at around 68% alcohol content, making it the least severe of the three in terms of proof.

Is gin healthier than vodka?

Gin has less sugar and fewer calories than some other liquors. If you already consume alcohol, gin may be a slightly healthier option. Be careful with mixers, however.