Tod & Vixen's Bourbon Cask Finish is a mature gin, Tod & Vixen's Dry Gin 1651 rested in ex-bourbon casks, from batch S2/19 of the Flying Fox Series, bottled at 104 proof (52% ABV).
What if you took an award-winning gin and combined it with the wood maturation program for a single malt whisky? This is the first release from Tod & Vixen's experiment to pair its Dry Gin 1651 with wood casks from around the world. The team filled four ex-bourbon casks, two from Woodford Reserve and two from Early Times, and rested the gin for at least nine months in American oak. The result earned the distillery a second consecutive Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Bourbon-cask oak brings vanilla and gentle spice to the gin's juniper and botanicals, for a rich, amber sipping gin.
The vintage biplane label makes it a collectible gift for gin explorers.
Cask-aged gins sit between gin and whiskey, offering botanicals with oak warmth.
Serve it neat in a tulip glass to enjoy its color and aroma.
A large ice cube opens it slowly.
It makes a rich Negroni.
Try it in a Martinez with sweet vermouth and maraschino.
A twist of orange peel suits its oak notes.
Limited batches like this make it collectible.
Pair it with aged cheddar or roast chicken.
It is a great bottle for whiskey drinkers curious about gin.
Its vintage label looks great on any bar.
Tasting Notes
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Base: Dry Gin 1651 botanicals.
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Cask: Ex-bourbon American oak.
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Character: Rich, oak-rounded gin.
Specifications
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Brand: Tod & Vixen's
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Series: Flying Fox Series, batch S2/19
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Style: Mature (cask-aged) gin
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Casks: Ex-bourbon (Woodford Reserve and Early Times)
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Aging: At least 9 months
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Proof / ABV: 104 proof (52% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or on a large cube, or stir a Martinez or gin Old Fashioned. It pairs with roast chicken, aged cheese or orange desserts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a mature gin?
Gin rested in wood casks, here ex-bourbon barrels.
How long is it aged?
At least nine months in American oak bourbon casks.
What is the proof?
104 proof (52% ABV).
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