Six Dogs Pinotage Stained Gin

Six Dogs Pinotage Stained Gin is an innovative South African craft spirit produced by Six Dogs Distillery in the Hex River Valley of the Western Cape. Celebrating two quintessential South African traditions, this expression combines classic craft gin distillation with the country's signature red wine grape cultivar, Pinotage. Fresh Pinotage grape skins are hand-harvested from neighboring Western Cape vineyards and steeped in distilled gin for several weeks. The process allows the spirit to extract natural dark fruit flavors, subtle tannins, and a rich crimson color without adding sugar or artificial colorants, delivering a sophisticated crossover between craft gin and fine wine.

Food Pairing: Charcuterie boards with prosciutto and bresaola, aged gouda, grilled duck breast with cherry reduction, venison carpaccio, and dark chocolate berry tarts.

Tasting Notes: Deep crimson to ruby red in appearance with a smooth, velvety, and medium-to-full mouthfeel.

Nose: Rich and berry-forward up front, opening with aromas of ripe plum, dark cherry, and blackcurrant, backed by crisp piney juniper, earthy spice, and subtle oak undertones.

Palate: Well-rounded and complex, delivering juicy dark red fruit and subtle grape tannins alongside crisp resinous juniper, peppery spice, and zesty citrus oils.

Finish: Long, warming, and pleasantly dry with lingering notes of Pinotage grape skin, ripe berry skin, subtle wood spice, and a clean botanical closure.

Serve: Serve over ice topped with premium Indian tonic water or soda water, garnished with a fresh blackberry, a slice of plum, or a twist of orange peel, or build into a sophisticated Negroni or French 75.