Barreled Gin - 2023
 

Best Barreled Gin - 2023

 

The Fifty Best Barreled Gin Tasting 2023


The Tasting:
The Fifty Best held a barreled gin tasting with four barrel-finished gins and twelve members of its spirits judging panel. Strict tasting rules were applied. The order of service was established beforehand by lottery. The barreled gins were poured into fresh glasses from new sealed bottles, and served at room temperature. Only ice water, unflavored unsalted crackers and chips were available to cleanse the palate.

The judges wrote down their impressions of each product on score sheets. The scoring was done on a 5-point system, with 5 as the highest. Gold and Silver medals were awarded according to a set range of final point scores received from the judges. There were no Double-Gold and Bronze medals awarded for this tasting. Medals are provided based entirely on merit and only to products judged worthy of such award.

The tasting notes that follow are summaries of the judges’ opinions, with all replicated commentary eliminated. The distilleries, states, countries of origin and alcohol proofs are identified for each brand Clicking on the brands' names will link to their websites.



GOLD MEDAL WINNER

Dented Brick Chardonnay Barrel Rested Gin
(Dented Brick Distillery, UT) 90° prf

Nose: Caramel, butterscotch, vanilla, honey, golden raisins, pastry, lemon cream, green grapes, citrus, blueberry, wood, oak, smoke, whiskey, soft.
Palate: Caramelized, raisins, vanilla, honey, orange custard, orange peel, lemon, grape, rose blossoms, juniper, hops, tobacco, smoke, wood, pine, oak, toasted oak, creamy mouthfeel, smooth.
Finish: Lingering caramel, honey, bright lemon, orange, dried orange peel, orange custard, pastry, dried violet, spicy, wood, cedar, tasty, great.

Gold Medal
Gold medal

Dented Brick Chardonnay Barrel Rested Gin



SILVER MEDAL WINNERS

Cathedral Ledge Distillery Organic Barrel Rested Gin
(NH) 90° prf

Nose: Juniper, herbal juniper, citrus juniper, citrus peel, lemon tea, mint, elderflower, floral, honey, black licorice, grain, agave piña, cactus, fresh pine, oak, wood.
Palate: Caramel, vanilla, strawberry, melon, verbena, citrus, herbs, mint, dried mint, menthol, jasmine, violet, botanical, juniper, anise, black licorice, cinnamon, clove, tobacco, pine, oak, creamy.
Finish: Lemon peel, fresh violet, lavender, floral, botanical, very herbal, mint, licorice, touch of juniper, spices, tobacco, mineral, vanilla, rich, creamy.

Silver Medal
Silver medal

Cathedral Ledge Distillery Organic Barrel Rested Gin



Stonecutter Spirits Double Barrel Gin
(VT)   Rum & Bourbon barrel aged.   90° prf

Nose: Lemon, lemon verbena, citrus, melon, cucumber, apricot, dried fruit, juniper, herbal juniper, sweet juniper, sweet fresh lemongrass, wood, oak, orange brandy.
Palate: Caramel, toffee, vanilla, maple syrup, honey, elderflower, violet, lavender, orange zest, lemon, lemon oil, lime, lemongrass, juniper, sweet juniper, cardamom, baking spices, mineral, wood, oak, pine, cream..
Finish: Lingering juniper, spiced juniper, lemon peel, fresh violet, dried herbs, peppermint, eucalyptus, black licorice, vanilla, coffee, pepper, wood, oaky, soft finish.

Silver Medal
Silver medal

Stonecutter Spirits Double Barrel Gin



James Bay Distillers Gintrigue Barrel-Finished Gin
(WA) 80° prf

Nose: Caramel, dark honey, vanilla, curd, citrus, lemon, pineapple, juniper, sandalwood, lavender, black tea, wheat, mineral, woody, oak.
Palate: Sweet caramel, fruit compote, honey, honey comb, vanilla, caramel corn, mellow popcorn, citrus peel, orange blossom, juniper berry, black licorice, root, mineral, oak, soft, approachable..
Finish: Peachy, dried peach, citrus, vanilla, walnuts, peppercorns, white pepper, pine, pine sap, mineral, nice finish.

Silver Medal
Silver medal

James Bay Distillers Gintrigue Barrel-Finished Gin

 

 

 

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