In 2017, we visited Bodegas Tradición to discuss Salcombe Distilling Co’s ideas for this cask aged gin project. Working alongside Cellar Master Pepe Blandino we selected a 624 litre 80-year-old American oak cask. (that once held their standard setting 12-year-old Fino sherry) as the perfect cask in which to age this limited-edition gin.
The Fino, having reached its optimum level of maturity was carefully removed from the cask and bottled in Jerez, before the cask was shipped to our distillery in Salcombe where it was filled with a special batch of Salcombe Gin and left to age for 11 months until it had taken on significant Fino notes from the cask.
Tasting notes:
‘Finisterre’ has tempered citrus notes, wonderful candied citrus aromas including orange blossom and moreish saline hints from the aged Fino. The result is a sophisticated and elegant gin with great character and depth of flavour whilst the aged Fino adds a further layer of complexity and gentle spice.
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