Litchfield Distillery Batchers’ Gin Honey Barrel Finished

Litchfield Distillery Batchers’ Gin Honey Barrel Finished made in Litchfield, Connecticut is a delectable treat for gin lovers. Made from Connecticut grown corn infused with juniper berries, coriander, elderberry, and fresh hand-peeled orange and grapefruit zest, this tasty spirit elicits a harmonious blend on flavors on the palate. It begins life as Litchfield Distillery’s award-winning Gin that is lusciously finished in honey barrels that provide color and distinct flavor and sweetness. This very versatile spirit is delicious on its own as a sipping Gin, used in creative cocktails, and adds a dash of panache to culinary recipes. We created two great cocktails and a culinary recipe to intrigue your palate! Cheers!

Litchfield Distillery is family owned by the Baker Brothers – David, Jack, and Peter, who founded their spirits company in 2014. Since its inception, they have been creating award-winning spirits, and their line of spirits include Gin, Vodka, Rye, Agave Spirits, Bourbon, and Ready-To-Drink cocktails. Their latest addition, Litchfield Distillery Batchers’ Gin Honey Barrel Finished, is another well-crafted spirit that shows great versatility as a sipping Gin or used in cocktail or culinary recipes. Smooth with layers of rich nuances give this Honey Barrel Finish its lingering and delectably soft mouthfeel finish.

Bottle Notes: “Our award-winning Gin is born from luscious CT-grown corn and infused with juniper berries, coriander, elderberry, and fresh hand-peeled orange and grapefruit zest. Resting our Gin in honey barrels enhances its signature juniper profile with distinctive sweet, earthy notes. Distilled from grain. Distilled & Bottled by Litchfield Distillery, Litchfield, Connecticut.” 

Product Information: 86 Proof/43% alcohol by volume, Retail: $34.95/750 ml bottle.

Tasting Notes: Finishing their Gin in honey barrels, gives Litchfield Distillery Batchers’ Gin Honey Barrel Finished its rich golden color. The complex aromatic nose elicits a heady bouquet of citrus, spice, and honey notes and finishes with a honeyed richness on the palate. The product works well on its own as a sipping Gin, used in cocktail recipes, and also is an admirable and very tasty ingredient to use in culinary recipes.

Luxury Experience was “In The Kitchen and Behind The Bar®” crafting creative cocktail and culinary recipes with Litchfield Distillery Batchers’ Gin Honey Barrel Finished to highlight its rich diversity. How will you opt to use it? 

Luxury Experience Recipes

The Cocktail Menu

Luxury Experience – Honey, I’ll Have Another
Luxury Experience – Dragon Tamer

The Culinary Menu

Luxury Experience – “Honey Do List” Sorbet

The Cocktails

Luxury Experience – Honey, I’ll Have Another

Luxury Experience – Honey, I’ll Have Another, plays up the honey and grapefruit notes of the Litchfield Distillery Batchers’ Gin Honey Barrel Finished with the addition of Paramour Elderflower Aperitif Liqueur, lemon juice, sparkling grapefruit water, and honey. We garnished this delectable cocktail with a jaunty lemon peel twist.

Luxury Experience – Honey, I’ll Have Another
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Glass: Rocks Glass

Cocktail Ingredients:

Method: Mix all ingredients in a mixing glass. Pour into a rocks glass filled with ice and garnish with lemon peel.

Luxury Experience – Dragon Tamer

Luxury Experience – Dragon Tamer is made with Litchfield Distillery Batchers’ Gin Honey Barrel Finished blended with minced dragonfruit, jalapeno, and coconut water (without pulp) for a stylish cocktail with as much (or as little) as a kick as you would like. We like the cocktail on the spicier side, however, adjust the amount of jalapeno to your taste.

Luxury Experience – Dragon Tamer
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Glass: Martini Glass

Cocktail Ingredients:

Method: Chill Martini glass and set aside. Muddle the dragonfruit and jalapeno in a metal shaker, then add the rest of ingredients with 4 ice cubes and shake until the shaker is frosty cold. Strain the cocktail into the Martini glass and garnish with a jalapeno.

The Culinary Recipe 

Luxury Experience – “Honey Do List” Sorbet

Luxury Experience – “Honey Do List” Sorbet is easy to make, and easy to love. We used Litchfield Distillery Batchers’ Gin Honey Barrel Finished with fresh honeydew melon, water, and simple syrup, then froze it! Easy, and so delicious that this will be on your “Honey Do List” all Summer long. Jazz it up and serve it with fresh melon, cubed dragonfruit, or berries for an elegant and refreshing dessert or add a scoop to cocktails for an icy treat!

Sorbet Ingredients:

Simple Syrup Ingredients: 

Method: Add sugar and water to a saucepan and boil until sugar is dissolved and the liquid is clear. Store in a glass jar in refrigerator until ready to use.

Method: Add honeydew melon to a blender and liquefy. Add the water, simple syrup, and Litchfield Distillery Batchers’ Gin Honey Barrel Finished to the honeydew liquid and blend until incorporated. Pour into a container and place it in the freezer to freeze. When frozen, remove from the container and process in a food processor to whip the sorbet and give it a smooth consistency. Return to freezer and freeze for several hours.

Litchfield Distillery Impressive Line of Spirits Include:

Bourbons: Founders’ Reserve Bourbon – bottled in Bond, Batchers’ Double-Barreled Bourbon 6-year, Batchers’ Straight Bourbon Cask Strength, Batchers’ Port Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey, Batchers’ Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Batchers’ Maple Bourbon, Batchers’ Vanilla Bourbon, Batchers’ Cinnamon Bourbon, and Batchers’ Coffee Bourbon.

Other Spirits: Batchers’ Straight Rye Whiskey, Rye Whiskey – Sauternes Finished, Agave Spirits, Batchers’ Gin, Batchers’ Gin Honey Barrel Finished, Batchers’ Vodka, Batchers’ Blueberry Vodka (seasonal), and Batchers’ Strawberry Vodka (seasonal).

Pre-Made Bottled Cocktails: Espresso Martini Small-Batch Cocktail, Manhattan Small-Batch Cocktail, Old Fashioned Small-Batch Cocktail, and Cosmopolitan Small-Batch Cocktail.

Other Products: Bourbon Barrel Maple Syrup

If you live in Connecticut, or are planning a visit, Litchfield Distillery should definitely be part of your itinerary.

Tours and Tastings: Complimentary Tours are offered on the hour, Monday through Sunday beginning at 11:00 am. The last tour begins at 4:00 pm, with the exception of Sundays, when the last tour begins at 3:00 pm. Tours and Sample Tastings are free.

The Distillery Store Hours: Monday through Friday from 10:00 am until 5:30 pm, Saturday from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm, and Sunday from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm. 

For more information on Litchfield Distillery, purchasing their products, or visiting them, please visit their website: www.LitchfieldDistillery.com or call them at +1-860-361-6503. 

You might also like to read about Litchfield Distillery and their excellent products and find great culinary and cocktail recipes in the Liquor Cabinet section:

Litchfield Distillery Vanilla Bourbon Whiskey
Litchfield Distillery Maple Bourbon Whiskey
Litchfield Distillery Straight Bourbon Whiskey 
Litchfield Distillery Agave Spirits
Litchfield Distillery Gin
Litchfield Distillery Vodka

Until next time, cheers, it’s cocktail time!

Litchfield Distillery
569 Bantam Road
Litchfield, Connecticut 06759
United States
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