Moorland Spirit Co. Oak Aged Sheffield Dry Gin
Moorland Spirit Co. · Moorland Spirit Co. Distillery
Cask-aged gins walk a narrow path — too much wood and you lose the gin, too little and the aging feels pointless. Moorland gets it right. The oak adds length and texture to the finish without burying the juniper core, making this a gin that genuinely benefits from being sipped neat.
Nose
Juniper and vanilla lead, with cassia bark and a honeyed warmth from the oak aging. Subtle coriander and orange peel add brightness beneath the woody core.
Palate
Soft and rounded, with the oak treatment smoothing the botanicals into a seamless whole. Juniper remains assertive, joined by angelica root, nutmeg, and a persistent vanilla thread.
Finish
Medium-long for a gin, with juniper and vanilla slowly resolving into a dry, woody close. The oak influence stretches the finish well beyond what you'd expect from an unaged style.
- Style
- Cask-Aged Dry Gin
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander, angelica root, cassia bark, orange peel, nutmeg, orris root
- Base Spirit
- Wheat-based neutral spirit
- Distillation
- Copper pot still with vapor infusion basket
Cocktail Suggestion
Aged Martini — 2.5 oz Moorland Oak Aged Gin · 0.5 oz dry vermouth · Stir with ice for 20 seconds, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a lemon twist.
Food Pairing
The gin's vanilla and oak notes complement the caramelized exterior of grilled halloumi, while its juniper and cassia bark cut through the cheese's richness alongside the honey drizzle.
Founded by Sheffield-based distillers Joe and Emma Webster, Moorland Spirit Co. forages botanicals from the Peak District moorlands surrounding the city and ages select batches in small English oak casks to develop texture and depth unusual in craft gin.
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