FEW Barrel Gin: American Oak and Hops in a Gin That Thinks It's Bourbon
Barrel-Aged 46.5% ABV ABV FEW Spirits
11 March 2026
The best aged gin going
FEW Barrel Gin at 46.5% is a revelation. The interplay of toasted oak vanillin with juniper resin and cassia spice creates something extraordinary. Grains of paradise add warmth without heat. The long finish with oak tannins, vanilla, and dry juniper is unforgettable. A benchmark for Barrel-Aged gin.
1 March 2026
Oak and juniper harmony
FEW have found a great balance between barrel ageing and gin botanicals. The toasted oak and vanilla custard on the nose are gorgeous, and the grains of paradise warmth adds genuine complexity at 46.5%.
29 January 2026
Warming winter sipper
This is perfect for cold evenings. The vanilla custard nose, the full-bodied palate with oak and caramel, the long warming finish. The grains of paradise add a lovely peppery edge.
13 January 2026
Brilliant Barrel-Aged gin
The caramel sweetness from the oak works beautifully with the juniper spice. Citrus brightness from the lemon and orange peel cuts through the richness. The long finish with oak tannins is deeply satisfying.
7 December 2025
Barrel ageing done properly
So many barrel-aged gins lose their gin character, but FEW gets it right. The cassia bark and juniper resin stand up to the oak beautifully. That dry hop-juniper close is superb.
16 October 2025
A bridge between worlds
If you love both gin and whisky, FEW Barrel Gin is your spirit. The vanillin oak with cassia bark creates warmth, while the juniper resin keeps it firmly in gin territory. At 46.5% it's full-bodied and complex.
12 October 2025
More bourbon than gin
The oak and vanilla dominate quite heavily here. At 46.5% there's plenty of body, but the cassia and juniper struggle to be heard over the barrel influence. The hop bitterness is interesting but I miss having more traditional gin character. One for whisky lovers, perhaps.