Smooth Ambler takes its Greenbrier Gin and splits it in two: half rests in virgin oak barrels, the other half in used Old Scout Bourbon barrels, before the two are reunited into this rich, cask-aged gin.
Expert's description
Smooth Ambler Double-barrel American Gin is an American cask-aged gin from Smooth Ambler Spirits in West Virginia, bottled at 49.5%.
The base is Greenbrier Gin, distilled from a bourbon mash of corn, wheat and barley, infused with botanicals such as juniper, cardamom, orange and lemon peel.
Half of the gin ages in new, virgin oak barrels while the other half matures in used Old Scout Bourbon barrels for three months, after which the two halves are blended.
The barrel ageing adds caramel and vanilla notes plus a light sweetness reminiscent of bourbon, without losing the gin's classic juniper spice.
Tasting notes
Nose
The nose offers burnt caramel, orange marmalade and a hint of lemon meringue.
Palate
The palate is bittersweet with dry oak, orange marmalade and piney juniper.
Finish
The finish is spiced with candied ginger and clove.
Specifications
Name: Smooth Ambler Double-barrel American Gin
Distillery: Smooth Ambler Spirits
Country: USA
Type: Cask Aged Gin
ABV: 49.5%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or in an Old Fashioned-style drink
Distillery: Smooth Ambler Spirits
Flavour profile
Cask aged · Spiced · Caramel · Citrus
Did you know?
The gin ages in two cask types simultaneously, half in virgin oak and half in used Old Scout Bourbon barrels, before being blended into one gin.
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