Nose:
Deep, rich malted barley and oats.
Woody juniper, cedar and spice; ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Robust and woody with leather
Vegetal notes.
Ginger, dark chocolate, licorice, cinnamon, clove, fennel and herbal aromas appear.
Lots of Complexity
Palate:
A buttery start, with crème brûlée and toffee yoghurt.
A light salinity develops, before coriander and citrus with black and menthol pepper.
Earthy roots and baking spice.
Chocolate, licorice, anise and rich fruit cake with vanilla, ginger and bitter orange.
Fiery and spicy.
Finish:
Long and lingering, with crisp juniper, peppermint, chocolate, violet and rose
Smooth and creamy with honeyed vanilla, all-spice and chocolate lingering;
all reminiscent of posh chocolate cremes.
Suggested Enjoyment:
White Negroni
1½ ounces Willibald OG Gin
1½ ounces Lillet Blanc
½ ounce Suze liqueur
Lemon twist (to garnish)
Combine Willibald, Lillet, and Suze in a mixing glass filled with ice and stir until very cold, about 30 seconds. Strain into Rocks glass with ice, Garnish with the lemon twist.
Botanicals:
Juniper, Coriander, Cardamom, Grapefruit Peel
43% ABV
Cask Aged (New Oak-Level 4 Char)
Triple distilled Corn, Rye, and Barley
750 mL Bottles
Gold Medal at US Beverage Tasting Institute
Gin Magazine Rating of 9.2 (2nd highest ever)