Vulcan Gin by Charles Barkley
Vulcan Gin by Charles Barkley is a 45% ABV (90 proof), 750mL gin from Redmont Distilling Co. in Birmingham, Alabama — a 100% corn spirit, distilled eight times and vapor infused with just four botanicals: juniper, coriander, grains of paradise and sweet orange peel. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 45% (90 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Contemporary gin, vapor infused
- Base: 100% corn spirit — gluten-free
- Botanicals: Juniper berries, coriander, grains of paradise, sweet orange peel
- Production: Distilled 8 times, advanced carbon filtration
- Distillery: Redmont Distilling Co., Birmingham, Alabama
- Origin: Alabama, USA
Named for the God on Red Mountain
Vulcan is Birmingham's defining landmark — the huge cast-iron statue of the Roman god of fire and the forge that watches over the city from Red Mountain, a tribute to the iron industry that built the Magic City. Redmont Distilling Co., the Birmingham distillery majority-owned by NBA Hall of Famer and Alabama native Charles Barkley, named its gin for him. Where most gins pile on botanicals, Vulcan keeps the list to four, vapor infused so the juniper stays classic but soft — the brand deliberately dials back the pine-tree blast that puts newcomers off gin. Browse the Redmont Distilling Co. collection, more gin, and the full spirits shelves at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
The brand's notes: sweetened orange peel is first noticed in the crisp aroma, with a subtle note of refreshing evergreen from the juniper. The palate brings grains of paradise and coriander seed — the two seeds combine for a slight kick at the end of the sip — and the 100% corn spirit leaves a final sweet hint.
How to Enjoy
Beautiful and full-bodied yet simple, it is built for a classic Martini — head distiller Jonathan Guidry's own favourite serve is a Gibson, a Martini garnished with pickled onions — and it holds its own in a gin and tonic where the orange peel can shine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called Vulcan Gin? For Vulcan, the cast-iron statue of the Roman god of the forge that overlooks Birmingham, Alabama from Red Mountain — the symbol of the iron industry Redmont's hometown was built on.
What botanicals are in Vulcan Gin? Just four, vapor infused: juniper berries, coriander, grains of paradise and sweet orange peel — hand-picked for a classic gin taste without an overpowering pine flavour.
Is Vulcan Gin gluten-free? Yes. It is made from a 100% corn spirit, distilled eight times and run through advanced carbon filtration.
What proof is Vulcan Gin? 90 proof (45% ABV), in a 750mL bottle.
Birmingham's forge god, in a Martini glass — order Vulcan Gin by Charles Barkley online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.