Barr Hill Gin is a juniper-and-raw-honey gin from Caledonia Spirits in Vermont, bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV).
Caledonia Spirits was founded by beekeeper Todd Hardie, whose lifelong work with honeybees shaped the distillery's identity, and Barr Hill Gin is its ode to the hardworking bees of the Northeast. It is a celebration of the distillery's special connection to the land: pure grain spirit serves as a canvas to showcase juniper berry and raw northern honey. Each batch is distilled in a custom-built botanical extraction still, and the raw honey, added just before bottling, imparts unique floral qualities that vary with season and blossom. It dances the line between an Old Tom and a London Dry style.
The juniper-forward botanicals are brought into balance by the floral depth of raw honey, with real wildflower honey flavor and green leafiness on the mid-palate, candied lemon peel, white pepper and a long, warm finish.
The bee-adorned label makes it a sweet gift.
Raw honey is unpasteurized, preserving its floral character.
Old Tom gins are slightly sweeter than London Dry styles.
Serve it chilled from the freezer for a silky texture.
It makes an outstanding Gold Rush-style gin sour.
Try it in a French 75 with Champagne.
It pairs with cheese boards, fruit and honeycomb.
A lemon twist highlights its bright citrus side.
Gin lovers and beekeepers alike will appreciate it.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Juniper, wildflower honey.
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Palate: Floral honey, green leafiness, lemon peel.
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Finish: Long, warm, rich.
Specifications
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Distillery: Caledonia Spirits, Vermont
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Style: Gin with raw honey
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Botanicals: Juniper and raw northern honey
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Proof / ABV: 90 proof (45% ABV)
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Origin: Vermont, USA
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
It shines in honey-based drinks like the Bee's Knees, and its assertive juniper holds its own in a Negroni or Martini. Try it neat to appreciate the honey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes it different?
Raw northern honey is added just before bottling.
Why does it vary?
The honey changes with season and blossom.
What cocktail is it famous for?
The Bee's Knees.
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