Rogue Spirits Farmhouse Pinot Barrel Finished Gin

Rogue Spirits Farmhouse Pinot Barrel Finished Gin is an unflavored, aged craft spirit produced by Rogue Spirits in Newport, Oregon, USA. Distilled using grain neutral spirit and 100% farm-grown botanicals from Rogue's own farms in Oregon, including Oregon juniper berries, coriander, angelica root, citrus peel, and fresh cucumber, this expression is subsequently aged in Pinot Noir wine casks sourced from local Oregon wineries. The barrel finishing process imparts a delicate pale-pink/amber hue, subtle oak tannins, and rich fruit undertones while retaining the crisp, botanical backbone of a dry gin.

Food Pairing: Duck breast with berry reduction, plank-roasted salmon, smoked Gouda, charcuterie boards with fig jam, and dark chocolate desserts.

Tasting Notes: Delicate light salmon-pink to pale amber in appearance with a rich, smooth, and rounded mouthfeel.

Nose: Complex and inviting up front, opening with aromas of ripe red berries, subtle oak vanillin, and vinous Pinot Noir grapes, balanced by crisp pine juniper and fresh cucumber notes.

Palate: Well-structured and harmonious, delivering a velvety wave of cherry, red currant, and subtle wood spice, followed by resinous pine juniper, bright citrus, and earthy coriander.

Finish: Long, warm, and dry with lingering notes of gentle oak tannins, subtle wine acidity, and a crisp, peppery juniper closure.

Serve: Serve neat over a large ice cube, topped with premium Indian tonic water and an orange wheel, or build into a barrel-aged Martinez, Negroni, or Old Fashioned.