Corsair Barreled Gin
Corsair Barreled Gin is a 92-proof (46% ABV) barrel-aged American gin from Corsair Distillery in Nashville, Tennessee — the gin for whiskey lovers. Corsair distills its gin in small batches using a vapor basket system, then rests it for about six months in charred American oak barrels that previously held the distillery's own spiced rum, in a 750mL bottle. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 92 proof (46% ABV)
- Size: 750mL
- Process: Vapor-basket distilled, rested ~6 months in used Corsair spiced rum barrels
- Botanicals: Juniper-forward with coriander, cardamom, citrus, cinnamon, clove, and anise
- Producer: Corsair Distillery, Nashville, Tennessee
The Barrel-Aged Gin Revival
Corsair led the revival of the barrel-aged gin style, and the rum-barrel rest is what makes this one singular: vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and wood fold into the juniper-forward base, so the barrel acts almost like another botanical. The vapor-basket method — botanicals extracted by vapor rather than cooked in the still — keeps the citrus and juniper bright and true while the rum casks add warmth. It won Gold for "Best Matured Gin" at the 2020 World Gin Awards and has been named among the best barrel-aged gins by bartenders in Food & Wine. Pour it in a barrel-aged Negroni or a Martinez and see why whiskey drinkers keep stealing it off the gin shelf. Explore more Corsair spirits and browse gin at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
A classic gin-forward nose evolves into a spice medley of cinnamon, clove, and coriander. The palate hits with anise, black licorice, and clove before giving way to vanilla and rum notes from the barrel. The finish is clean and dry, with lingering sultana, pepper, and warm spice — Christmasy and very Corsair.
How to Enjoy
Built for a gin Old Fashioned, a Martinez, or a hot toddy — stirred, spirit-forward drinks where the wood and spice can shine. It also sips neat or on a single rock for anyone curious about where gin ends and whiskey begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
What barrels does Corsair Barreled Gin age in?
Used spiced rum barrels from Corsair's own distillery — charred American oak that previously held their spiced rum, rested about six months.
What is the proof of Corsair Barreled Gin?
92 proof (46% ABV) in a 750mL bottle — bolder than most gins, which suits the barrel character.
Is barrel-aged gin good in cocktails?
Exceptionally. The wood undertones amplify the bitter-sweet complexity of a Negroni, and it makes a botanical-driven gin Old Fashioned with real depth.
Secure Corsair Barreled Gin at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA — Nashville's most inventive gin, aged in its own rum barrels and available to order online.