G Vine Small Batch Nouaison Gin El Mayor The sherry cask aging process

The sherry cask aging process adds a nutty complexity to the nose

Sheringham recommends tasting it neat first to catch the botanical nuances

vatted and re-racked for double maturation in rich sherry casks

culminating in a symphony of flavors and aromas that are truly unforgettable

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G Vine Small Batch Nouaison Gin El Mayor The sherry cask aging processG'Vine bills itself as the gin of France, and Nouaison is its bigger, spicier sibling to the brand's floral Floraison. Both start from an unusual base: distilled Ugni Blanc grapes, the same variety that goes into Cognac and Armagnac, giving the gin a rich, almost luscious texture underneath the botanicals. The name refers to nouaison, the viticultural moment when grape vines shift from flower to fruit and this gin actually uses those short lived grape