BIG GIN BOURBON BARRELED
Rested for six months in once-used bourbon barrels from Heaven Hill Distilleries, the gin retains the giant juniper notes while gaining tremendously warm, woody spice from the barrel— Master of Malt.
BOTANICALS
Juniper, coriander, bitter orange peel, grains of paradise, angelica, cassia, orris, cardamom, Tasmanian pepperberry.
TASTING NOTES
Nose: Sappy pine, beeswax with a hint of marmalade, then a swirl of spice. Taste: A lovely interplay between the gin and the wood. There are elements of wood sap, beeswax and resinous juniper. This is followed by some more intense spiciness such as a complex green cardamom, which moves on to a more mellow spice with vanilla and a light cinnamon, as well as some hints of wood. This is a sterling example of good balance in the interaction of spirit and barrel.
AGEING 6 months in Bourbon Barrels
COUNTRY USA (Seattle)
ALCOHOL CONTENT 47%
About the Producer
Founder and distiller, Ben Capdevielle, began distilling gin as a hobby with his father, “Big Jim”. Jim learned how to distill from his father, Ted, and happily passed the tradition along to Ben. After a combined 25 years in the bar & restaurant industry, husband/ wife team Holly Robinson & Ben Capdevielle set out to distill a line of gin designed for people who enjoy the taste of juniper, aptly named after his father’s nickname «Big Jim».
Captive Spirits has made a name for itself as a leading gin company, both nationally and internationally recognized, consistently being ranked in top honors by both peers & ginners, alike. Big Gin & it’s Bourbon Barreled counterpart have become back-bar staples, across the US & beyond.
Creating a legacy by making quality & consistent spirits for gin lovers is what Captive Spirits Distilling is all about. Distiller owned & family operated.