Cadenhead's Old Raj Dry Gin
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Cadenhead's Old Raj Dry Gin

700 mL
Item # 10210

A gin like no other: aside from the usual bunch of botanicals, this is infused with saffron, giving it a pale yellow color. Spicy and quite aromatic with a very long and flavorful finish.

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ABV
55.00%
Country
Scotland
Producer
Old Raj
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Hailing from Cadenhead's Distillery on the tiny island of Campbeltown , Scotland, let me introduce you to Old Raj. With a botanical blend of Juniper, Coriander, Seville Orange Peel, Licorice, Angelica Root, Orris, Cinnamon, Cassia Quills, Nutmeg, and Post distillation Saffron is added, contributing to the slight yellow color of the spirit. This is a superb addition to any home bar and will slide into the classic gin cocktails just as one would hope. I adore this in a Negroni Spagliatto where you top with sparkling wine. The extra proof (55% abv) and the resulting texture of this spirit keeps this Gin present in a drink without any prevailing notes of alcohol or bitterness. I have always said, Whiskey distilleries make the most interesting clear spirits. Never is this more true that Old Raj from Cadenhead's

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Glossary

Scotland

History:Distillation was brought to Scotland from Ireland by missionary monks in the 6th century. In 1644, the first taxes were imposed on Scottish distillers by England, with the result that most of the nation’s whisky was soon distilled illicitly. With the Parliament’s passing of the “Excise Act” in 1824, licensing fees for distilleries were much cheaper. Distilleries started to take out licenses, and since then, the distillation industry in Scotland has been continuously expanding....

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