St. George Dry Rye Reposado Gin
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St. George's barrel-aged rye gin sits at the crossroads of whiskey and gin, using fire twice — once to dry-roast botanicals, once through barrel maturation. The result is a gin with structure and warmth that holds up beautifully in stirred cocktails where a London Dry would feel thin. A bridge bottle for whiskey lovers exploring gin.
Nose
Juniper pine and rye spice in equal measure, underscored by warm vanilla and a whisper of black pepper. Dried citrus peel drifts in the background.
Palate
The rye grain base gives a spicy, earthy foundation that the juniper amplifies rather than fights. Cassia bark and coriander appear mid-palate, joined by a gentle oaky sweetness from barrel aging. The texture is surprisingly creamy.
Finish
Medium-long, with peppery juniper and a faint vanilla warmth trailing off.
- Style
- Barrel-Aged Gin
- Botanicals
- Juniper, black pepper, coriander, cassia bark, caraway, star anise, ginger
- Base Spirit
- Rye grain spirit
- Distillation
- Pot distilled
Cocktail Suggestion
Golden Negroni — 1.5 oz St. George Dry Rye Reposado Gin · 1 oz Carpano Antica Formula · 0.75 oz Campari · Stir over ice, strain into rocks glass, garnish with orange peel.
Food Pairing
Warm Gruyère cheese gougères with caraway seeds — the toasted cheese and warm spice complement the gin's barrel-aged character.
Distiller Lance Winters at St. George Spirits in Alameda, California, ages his rye-based gin in used whiskey barrels, allowing fire-touched wood to add dimension to an already bold botanical blueprint.
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