向勤勞蜜蜂致敬---- Barr Hill Gin
來自美國的Barr Hill Gin在The Whisky Library, 多年來一直大受歡迎，亦在全世界的烈酒比賽中獲得多個獎項。
其實Barr Hill Gin的背後理念與願景, 不單只有製酒那麼簡單。創辦人本身是養蜂人，有近50年養蜂經驗，致力用全天然有機野生蜂蜜和杜松子釀造，向勤勞的蜜蜂致敬。這不僅是對品質的追求，也是對環境和自然的尊重與保護。
Barr Hill Gin 是來自美國佛蒙特州蒙彼利埃（Montpelier）的手工製Gin酒，使命是將釀酒藝術與農業緊密連結，支持農村的可持續發展與保育蜜蜂。Barr Hill 由一位養蜂人與一位釀酒師合作發起，秉持保護大自然的理念，每一瓶 Barr Hill Gin酒的製作，都支持了美國當地農業生態與生物多樣性。他們視自身為土地的守護者、農民的朋友與蜜蜂的保護者，透過使用當地採集的生蜂蜜與自然栽培的杜松子，創造出獨特且環保的精釀Gin酒。Barr Hill 強調滋養土地和生態系統的重要性，連結品飲文化與自然環境，推動社區與環境共榮。
Barr Hill Gin 引以為傲地走在烈酒行業的前端，帶領釀造工藝朝向環保方向轉變，率先採用熱能回收、減少廢水排放及推動綠色能源等創新技術，並從具環境責任感的農場挑選最高品質的原料。他們的使命是重新連結雞尾酒文化與農業。
Barr Hill Gin使用自訂的植物提取蒸餾器，僅蒸餾一次，主原料是野生杜松子，最後加入當地採集的原生蜂蜜，使其風味獨特且複雜，口感豐富。Barr Hill的生蜂蜜來自自然採集的花蜜，為Gin酒帶來花香和甜味的平衡，展現當地的農業風土特色。Barr Hill Gin 不僅適合純飲，Libraian們也非常推薦用來調製經典雞尾酒如 Bee's Knees 和 Tom Collins。Barr Hill Gin 風味細膩且酒體濃稠，有花香和草本的辛辣感，也適合製作Martini等經典酒款。
By Librarian Alice
Barr Hill Gin from the United States has been a popular choice at The Whisky Library for many years. It has received multiple awards in spirits competitions worldwide. Behind Barr Hill Gin is a philosophy and vision that go beyond just making spirits. The founder is a beekeeper with nearly 50 years of experience, dedicated to crafting with all-natural organic wild honey and juniper berries to honor the hardworking bees. This pursuit is not only about quality but also about respecting and protecting Nature.
Handcrafted in Montpelier, Vermont, Barr Hill has a mission to tightly connect the art of distilling with agriculture, supporting sustainable rural development and bee conservation. Every bottle supports local American agriculture and biodiversity. The brand sees itself as a steward of the land, a friend to farmers, and a protector of bees, using locally sourced raw honey and naturally grown juniper to create a unique and eco-friendly craft gin. Barr Hill emphasizes the importance of nurturing the land and ecosystems, linking drinking culture with nature, so to foster a harmonious relationship between spirit drinkers and the environment.
Proudly leading the spirits industry with an eco-conscious approach, Barr Hill pioneers innovative technologies including heat reclamation, wastewater reduction, and green energy use, sourcing the highest quality ingredients from environmentally responsible farms. Their mission is to reconnect cocktail culture with agriculture.
The gin is distilled in a custom botanical extraction still with only one distillation, primarily using wild juniper berries and locally harvested raw honey. This imparts a unique, complex flavour profile and rich mouthfeel. The raw honey derives from naturally collected floral nectar, balancing floral aromas and sweetness that reflect the local agricultural terroir. Barr Hill Gin is excellent for sipping neat, and also highly recommended by bartenders for the classic Bee's Knees and Tom Collins cocktails. The gin features delicate flavours and a thick texture with floral and herbal spice notes, making it suitable for Martinis as well.
Tasting Notes:
Juniper-forward botanicals with soft wildflower nectars present from our raw honey.
