Cadenhead’s Old Raj Dry Gin

Description

Gin: Cadenhead’s Old Raj Dry

The botanicals (except saffron) are distilled with the base spirit. The gin is made using a Cadenheads signature recipe and then shipped to Campbeltown where they reduce the ABV and add saffron prior to bottling. This saffron infused Gin was first introduced in 1972.

Size: 750ML

Proof: 92 (46% ABV)

Origin: United States

Distillery: Caroni Distillery

Old Raj Gin was first introduced in 1972 and is produced by WM Cadenhead, an independent bottler based in Scotland. Best known for their whiskey and rum, Cadenheads launched Old Raj Gin back in 1972. There are two distinct versions of Old Raj produced with different ABVs. Each gin style is made with nine botanicals: juniper berries, orange and lemon peel, coriander seed, angelica root, orris root, cassia bark, almond powder, and saffron. The botanicals (except saffron) are distilled with the base spirit. The gin is made using a Cadenheads signature recipe and then shipped to Campbeltown where they reduce the ABV and add saffron prior to bottling. The gin is infused with saffron following distillation due to its delicacy.

Cadenhead’s Old Raj Dry Gin Tasting Notes

Nose: Citrus, juniper, sweet saffron, earthy subtle notes.

Palate: Orris root and almond all throughout the nose and palate.

Finish: Coriander, angelica root, and saffron on the finish.

Distillery Information

Located in the heart of the Caroni plains’ sugar cane plantations, Caroni was established in 1918 as a single estate distillery and possessed its own sugar plant that supplied it with local sugar cane. Equipped with both column and pot stills, it made heavy rums with a distinctive, singular style.