Humdinger Premium Bourbon Barrel Aged Gin from Geraldine NZ

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Barrel Aged Gin

Gin variety

Rum Barrel Aged Gin Bourbon Barrel Aged Gin Pinot Noir Barrel Aged Gin

Size

500mL

Price

$69.00

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Quantity

In stock, ready to ship

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Humdinger Rum Barrel-Aged Gin — oak-rested and made for slow sipping

Our Barrel Aged Gin series is a run of limited releases shaped by time, oak and the character of each barrel. Leading the range right now is our Rum Barrel-Aged Gin.

On the palate: built on a spice-forward gin base and rested in oak that once held bourbon and then rum, it layers in a gentle warmth and a well-integrated toffee note that lingers. Made for cooler days and unhurried evenings.

Perfect serve: over ice, or topped with ginger ale or a premium mixer from our range.

From the cellar-door archives

This bottling also celebrates two earlier barrel-aged releases:

Bourbon Barrel-Aged Gin — matured in a seasoned American oak bourbon barrel: oak, candied citrus, cinnamon, vanilla, spiced cardamom and a touch of smoke. Silver – 2024 Dish Magazine Tasting Panel.

Pinot Noir Barrel-Aged Gin — matured in a seasoned Pinot Noir barrel: sweet red fruit, spiced fruit, gentle oak and a soft vanilla finish.

Together they show the directions barrel ageing can take a gin — from bold and warming to soft and fruit-led — with the Rum Barrel-Aged Gin leading the next chapter.

Specifications

Volume: 500mL · Alcohol: 40% ABV

Complete the set

Add a gin pourer or a pair of crystal glasses, or gift it in one of our gin gift boxes.

Shipping information

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Rural - $10
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Barrel Aged Gin Magic

The Art of Transformation

Humdinger’s Rum Barrel Aged Gin is shaped by a barrel with a story to tell. Matured for four months, this limited release rests in oak barrels that first held Buffalo Trace bourbon, were then used by a New Zealand distillery for rum, and have now found their final home with us. The result is a gin with layered warmth, subtle sweetness, and a beautifully complex finish.

This unique ageing process works its magic by:

1. Enhancing Smoothness: Time in oak helps soften and round the gin’s profile, creating a richer, more mellow sip.

2. Infusing Subtle Nuances: The barrel imparts delicate notes of vanilla, spice, and toasted oak, adding depth while allowing the gin’s botanical character to still shine through.

3. Capturing a Hint of Rum Character: Because the barrels most recently held rum, they lend a gentle sweetness and subtle molasses-like warmth that beautifully suits this winter-style release.

4. A Sip of Enchantment: This Rum Barrel Aged Gin brings together spice-forward botanicals, soft oak, and a touch of rum influence from the barrel. The result is warming, smooth, and quietly complex — ideal for slow sipping on cooler days.

Enjoy it over ice or topped with ginger ale for a rich, warming serve.

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