{"product_id":"barr-hill-reserve-tom-cat-barrel-aged-gin-8-x-50-ml","title":"Barr Hill Reserve Tom Cat Barrel-Aged Gin 8 x 50 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarr Hill Reserve Tom Cat Barrel-Aged Gin\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e, in the 8 (eight) x 50 ml \"airirplane-sized\" bottles, is a richly textured, evocative expression that marries classic botanical brightness with warm barrel-inspired spice and soft honeyed depth. It’s an artisanal gin that straddles the line between fine gin and barrel-aged spirit, offering a layered sipping experience that rewards slow exploration and elevated cocktails alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong\u003eCaledonia Spirits\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eMontpelier, Vermont\u003c\/strong\u003e, Barr Hill Reserve Tom Cat Gin rises from the same craft ethos that made Barr Hill’s original gin signature—locally sourced ingredients, deep respect for terroir, and thoughtful distillation. What sets this Reserve through barrel aging is its maturation process: after distillation, the gin is rested in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, where time and wood interact to transform the botanical framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom Cat Reserve is aged for an extended period in small oak barrels (often American oak). This extended maturation integrates \u003cstrong\u003ehoney-influenced botanicals\u003c\/strong\u003e, juniper, citrus, and spice with \u003cstrong\u003ebarrel-derived notes of vanilla, toasted oak, nutmeg, and cinnamon\u003c\/strong\u003e—softening edges, adding warmth, and amplifying mid-palate richness. Barr Hill’s resident honey component (wildflower honey from the distillery’s own apiary) also plays well with barrel influence, reinforcing a subtle sweetness that’s organic rather than cloying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a gin that carries gin’s defining botanicals but with added dimensions from wood interaction—offering weight, spice warmth, and complexity unusual in the category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla and warm oak spice rise first, followed by honeyed citrus zest and dry juniper needle. Subtle notes of toasted almond and baking spice add richness without heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plush yet balanced—bright citrus and honey-infused agave give way to oak-derived vanilla, cinnamon, and toasted wood spice. The gin’s botanical backbone remains present (juniper, coriander, citrus), but it feels harmonized with barrel warmth and a soft, rounded texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long and gently warming—oak spice, subtle honey, and citrus peel linger, tapering into a clean, smooth close with herbal echo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~44–47% ABV (varies by bottling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA — Vermont (Caledonia Spirits)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction or Grape Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrel-aged gin; base Barr Hill botanical blend with juniper, honey, citrus, coriander, angelica\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging or Maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAged in oak barrels (Reserve maturation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVanilla, toasted oak, honeyed citrus, juniper, cinnamon, toasted almond, baking spice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrel-aged craft gin with rich, warm spice and honeyed complexity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 x 50 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocktail Recipes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel-Aged Gin Old Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 oz Barr Hill Reserve Tom Cat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.2 oz maple or demerara syrup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 dashes aromatic bitters\u003cbr\u003eGarnish: Orange peel\u003cbr\u003eMethod: Stir with ice until chilled and silky. Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass. Express peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBee’s Barrel Flip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 oz Barr Hill Reserve Tom Cat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.5 oz chamomile \u0026amp; honey syrup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 whole egg (optional)\u003cbr\u003eGarnish: Grated nutmeg\u003cbr\u003eMethod: Dry shake (if using egg), then shake with ice. Strain into chilled coupe. Grate nutmeg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVermont Barrel Martini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.5 oz Barr Hill Reserve Tom Cat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.5 oz dry vermouth\u003cbr\u003eGarnish: Lemon twist\u003cbr\u003eMethod: Stir with ice, strain into a chilled martini glass, express lemon twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45157096226882,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/barr-hill-reserve-tom-cat-barrel-aged-gin-8-x-50-ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}