Gin, 'Harvest Gin', Castle & Key (New Label) [Strapped]

• Seasonal dry gin produced by Castle & Key Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky • Mash bill of 63% rye, 17% yellow corn, and 20% malted barley • Botanicals include juniper, coriander, angelica root, star anise, cedar leaf, sumac, fennel, and bay leaf • Rye is sourced from Germany; corn is sourced from Walnut Grove Farm in Adairville, Kentucky; barley is sourced from Malteurop Malting Company (multiple US locations) • Sweet mash fermented • Water for production comes from Castle & Key’s historic key-shaped limestone spring • Distilled in a combination of stills including copper column and a custom Vendome dual-basket gin still • Aromas of soft pine, bay leaf, cracked pepper, and berry compote with anise transition to an earthy, woodsy palate of fresh cedar, licorice, and cinnamon with a sweet, spicy finish • Non-chill filtered; 51% ABV Harvest gin is a seasonal dry gin crafted around a botanical blend that speaks to the aromas and flavors of autumn. While Castle & Key’s flagship gin, Roots of Ruin, leans bright with notes of citrus and ginger, this seasonal expression dials back its floral character in favor of a verdant forest covered in the first snap of cold. Both baking spice and savory herbs complement classic notes of juniper, making this a compelling choice for more brooding takes on classic cocktails such as Negronis, Gin Daisies, and even mulled wine!