{"product_id":"barr-hill-tom-cat-gin-375ml","title":"Barr Hill Tom Cat Gin 375ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINFO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom Cat Gin is an expedition into uncharted territories. Once distilled, we age the gin in new American oak barrels in search of a bolder expression. The robust character of the new oak barrel mingles with the coniferous quality of the juniper, yielding an enticing aroma. A touch of raw honey leaves this revolutionary spirit remarkably approachable, whether drinking neat or in a cocktail. When the world called for whiskey, we answered resolutely with gin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e86 Proof (ABV 43%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE DISTILLERY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story of Barr Hill begins in 2011 with a beekeeper and distiller working together in one of the most beautiful agricultural regions on Earth - the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur original 6,000 square foot distillery was located in Hardwick near the town of Greensboro and the Barr Hill Nature Preserve, our namesake.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTodd Hardie tending the bees; Ryan Christiansen preparing a mash\u003cbr\u003eTodd tending the bees; Ryan preparing a mash\u003cbr\u003eTodd, a lifelong beekeeper, had been caring for bee hives across Vermont and the world. Ryan, a fermentation enthusiast, had previously founded a home brewing supply store in his hometown of Plainfield, Vermont.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original 15-gallon direct-fire copper still; NYISC Double Gold Award; The Hardwick, Vermont distillery\u003cbr\u003eThe original 15-gallon direct-fire copper still; NYISC Double Gold Award; The Hardwick, Vermont distillery\u003cbr\u003eDistilling with a single 15-gallon direct-fire copper still, Ryan and Todd sent their gin to the New York and Hong Kong International Spirits Competitions, where it won Double Gold and Best Gin of the Year, respectively - the two highest honors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy the end of 2012, production increased from one to three distillations per day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpen bee hive; raw Northern honey\u003cbr\u003eTodd tending his bees; Northern Raw Honey\u003cbr\u003eTodd and Ryan perfected the use of raw honey in the distillery, capturing the countless botanicals foraged by honey bees into a bottle of gin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe honey would always be kept raw to retain the depth of character of the land.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ecollage of outdoor view of building, a company meeting, and the tall copper still\u003cbr\u003eOuter view of the distillery; Company meeting; Tall Copper still\u003cbr\u003eIn June 2019 we moved from Hardwick into our new home on Gin Lane in Montpelier. Our new distillery allowed us more space and a full craft cocktail bar. Designed sustainably, it allowed us to grow our distilling capabilities, our team, and our experience with the community\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBarr Hill Walk on Water cocktail; Scott Emery and our 16 plate column still inside the Hardwick distillery\u003cbr\u003eWalk on Water cocktail; Scott Emery and our 16 plate column still inside the Hardwick distillery\u003cbr\u003eBarr Hill Vodka is distilled entirely from raw honey. In fact, it takes 4 pounds to make each 750mL bottle - equivalent to the life’s work of 893 honey bees. As Ryan says, “It’s easy to make great spirits when you start with great raw materials.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Barr Hill Bee’s Knees cocktail; Juniper berries\u003cbr\u003eA Barr Hill Bee’s Knees cocktail; Juniper berries\u003cbr\u003eBarr Hill Gin is distilled with juniper in a custom-built botanical extraction still and is finished with raw honey - the delivery vessel for countless other botanicals and a hint of sweetness - to perfectly balance the juniper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyan Christiansen sampling some Tom Cat while it ages; Preparing American oak logs to make Tom Cat barrels\u003cbr\u003eRyan sampling some Tom Cat while it ages; Preparing American oak logs to make Tom Cat barrels\u003cbr\u003eTom Cat Gin is distilled in the same way as Barr Hill Gin, and becomes Tom Cat after it has been aged for 6 months in new American oak barrels, the same type of barrels used to age bourbon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTom Cat is perfect for whiskey drinkers and gin drinkers 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Balanced. Bourbon-like.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOCKTIAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig City Cat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReplace rye whiskey with Tom Cat Gin in this adaptation of the classic Manhattan Cocktail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIngredients:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 oz Tom Cat Gin (Order a bottle online or find a store near you)\u003cbr\u003e1 oz Sweet Vermouth\u003cbr\u003e2 dashes of Angosutra Bitters\u003cbr\u003eGarnish with cherry and orange twist\u003cbr\u003ePreparation:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a mixing glass add Tom Cat, Vermouth, and bitters. Add ice and stir 50 revolution. Strain into a glass. Add garnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSHIPPING \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*SHIPPING NOTICE- If possible, please use a business address for shipping. 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