Caledonia Spirits Barr Hill Gin (75cl, 45%)

A juniper-and-raw-honey gin from Vermont, bottled at 45% ABV in a 750ml format. It is made with just two botanicals: juniper and raw honey. Caledonia Spirits was founded by beekeeper Todd Hardie. Barr Hill Gin begins as a corn-based neutral spirit, redistilled with juniper, with raw honey from Northern Vermont apiaries added after distillation and before bottling. The character of each batch shifts subtly with the seasons depending on what the bees have been foraging. Pine and juniper leap from the glass, with softer layers of golden honey, wildflower and faint grassiness. The palate is bold and juniper-forward, with crisp pine, natural honey, green leafy herbal notes and wildflower sweetness. The finish is clean and warming, with lingering pine resin and floral honey.