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Barrel-Aged Gin
1836 Organic Barrel Aged Gin
Perfect Serve & Note
Best enjoyed with Fentimans Connoisseurs Tonic Water, garnished with lightly singed rosemary sprig.
Recommended TonicFentimans Connoisseurs Tonic Water
Garnish
Lightly Singed Rosemary Sprig1836 Organic Barrel Aged Gin
Barrel-Aged Gin · 42 % ABV · BE
Story
This gin is aged in casks that previously held Lambertus, the single malt of the same house. Radermacher Distillery, founded in 1836 and one of the oldest distilleries still operating in Belgium, shapes it through a long tradition of grain distillation and maturation, and what comes out is a certified organic barrel-aged gin at 42%.
Woody · Herbal · Vanilla
Botanicals
The botanicals come first. Juniper leads, with coriander, lemon and orange peel, rosemary and aniseed, and a less familiar ingredient: sweet woodruff, a woodland herb historically used in herbal preparations and aromatic drinks, which brings a soft, hay-like note. After distillation the spirit goes into oak. Time in the single malt casks softens the intensity of the citrus and reinforces the resinous and herbal tones, while the wood contributes a vanilla nuance, a dry oak texture and a light tannic imprint that never takes over. Casks that have already held whisky give a gentler influence than new oak, since the strongest wood tannins have gone into the malt.
Nose
On the nose, restrained citrus oils sit over aromatic rosemary and woodland herbs.
Palate
The palate balances the juniper structure against the rounder influence of the barrel, with a gently weighted texture that stays clear rather than sweet. The finish is measured, vanilla and oak returning quietly beside a dry botanical note from the sweet woodruff. Served neat, the gin shows its full maturation profile.
In a long drink, Fentimans Connoisseurs Tonic Water stays restrained enough to leave the oak-derived subtleties intact. A single rosemary sprig, lightly singed, is enough as a garnish, echoing the rosemary of the recipe and adding a warm note that suits the wood. Anything more would cover the quieter details the cask has taken time to build.
Belgian Barrel Elegance
Source Original creation
PerfectServe
Belgian Barrel Elegance
ExpertAdvice
The large ice cube minimizes dilution, preserving the gin's nuanced flavors. Lightly singeing the rosemary releases its essential oils, intensifying the aromatic experience.
Recommended Tonic
Garnish
Lightly Singed Rosemary SprigInstructions
In a chilled rocks glass, place a large, clear ice cube to maintain the integrity of the drink without excessive dilution.
Pour 5 cl of 1836 Organic Barrel Aged Gin over the ice, allowing its woody and herbal notes to unfold.
Top with 10 cl of Fentimans Connoisseurs Tonic Water, chosen for its balanced profile that complements the gin's vanilla undertones and herbal complexity.
Gently stir to integrate the flavors.
Garnish with a lightly singed rosemary sprig to enhance the gin's rosemary botanicals and add an aromatic depth.
For alternative pairings, consider Thomas Henry Botanical Tonic Water or Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water.
Flavors
Woody
Herbal
Vanilla
Ingredients
- Coriander
- Rosemary
- Lemon peel
- Aniseed
- Juniper berries
- Orange peel
- Sweet woodruff
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