The original distillery was found as a derelict building at the back of the Edge Hill Wine Estate. It was quickly discovered that the distillery used to produce world class spirits in the 1880s and was the 209th registered distillery in the US. Over a century later, Leslie Rudd was inspired to build a distillery and create a new No.209 Gin.
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Tasting notes:
Aromatic nose of predominately citrus and floral notes with a hint of spiciness.
Silver Medal 2017 The Gin Masters
Gold Medal; Contemporary Category 2014 The Gin Masters
Silver Medal; Super Premium Category 2014 The Gin Masters
Country of Origin
USA
ABV%
46%
Bottle Size
70cl
No. 209
Barrel Reserve Collection
As a homage to its winemaking roots; Distillery No. 209 flagship gin is aged in used wine barrels from its sister winery Rudd Oakville Estate in Napa Valley and the Edge Hill Estate in St. Helena.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Aged for approximately 6 months in used Rudd Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon barrels.
Tasting notes:
Nose of toffee and caramel with hints of spice. Taste is sweet and full with a hint of citrus, spice and subtle wine notes. The finish is long, sweet and spice-filled with cassia, clove, ginger and black pepper. At the very end there’s notes of chocolate and oak.
Sauvignon Blanc
Aged for approximately 3 months in used Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc barrels.
Tasting notes:
Floral notes with hints of toasted grain and subtle spice on a background of juniper and citrus. Initial taste is sweet with a bit of citrus and a pleasant tang from the wine barrel aging. Finish is long and round with cardamom, chocolate and cassia notes.
Chardonnay
Aged for approximately 4 months in used Edge Hill Estate Chardonnay barrels.
Tasting notes:
Sweet, almost fruity entry followed by a gin-inspired mid palate. Finish is long and lingering with a light tannin tang. Slight fruit sweetness, toasty oak and a pronounced butterscotch note.