Hernö Juniper Cask Gin
Barrel-Aged 47% ABV ABV Hernö Gin Distillery, Dala, Sweden
12 March 2026
A Global Benchmark
Hernö Juniper Cask is the world's finest barrel-aged gin. The extraordinary juniper intensity from both botanical and cask, the meadowsweet sweetness, the lingonberry tartness, the gripping tannin at 47% ABV — it's breathtaking. The long, dry, resinous finish is a singular experience. Perfection.
27 February 2026
Resinous and Rich
The juniper cask amplifies the botanical juniper into something extraordinary. Resinous, cedar-like, woody — it's juniper in high definition. The meadowsweet softens the intensity and at 47% ABV the finish is long, dry, and magnificent.
17 February 2026
Wood Tannin Structure
The gripping wood tannin from the juniper casks gives this an almost wine-like structure. The meadowsweet adds floral sweetness, the lingonberry contributes tartness, and at 47% the coriander spice is warming.
29 November 2025
Hernö's Signature
This is the gin that put Hernö on the map. The juniper cask ageing is a genuine innovation — it adds depth, complexity, and structure that no other process can replicate. The cassia bark warmth and lingonberry tartness at 47% are perfectly judged.
25 October 2025
Too Tannic for Me
The gripping wood tannin from juniper cask ageing at 47% ABV gives this an unusual dryness that doesn't suit my palate. The resinous juniper is intense and the finish is quite astringent. Fascinating technically but not enjoyable for casual drinking.
3 October 2025
Juniper Wood Sorcery
Ageing in juniper wood casks creates extraordinary intensity — resinous sap, meadow flowers, lingonberry hints. At 47% ABV the rich resinous juniper in surround sound and piney tannic dryness are captivating.
30 September 2025
Meadowsweet Balance
The meadow flower sweetness from meadowsweet provides essential balance to the intense juniper cask character. At 47% ABV the cassia bark adds warmth and the lingonberry contributes a tart Nordic quality. Beautifully complex.