Dancing Sands Barrel Aged Gin 70cl
Brand: Dancing Sands | Category: Barrel-Aged New World Gin | ABV: 44% | Origin: Golden Bay, New Zealand | Vol: 700ml

Where Gin Meets Maturity

Dancing Sands Barrel Aged Gin bridges the best of both worlds, the botanical brightness of a premium dry gin and the depth of oak-aged spirit. Rested in ex-pinot noir casks from New Zealand’s famed wine regions, this expression brings structure, warmth, and a golden elegance to the gin world. It’s whisky’s botanical cousin, and it wears the barrel well.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Aromas of red berries, vanilla, and dried citrus peel rise first, laced with oak spice and a subtle floral lift. It’s as if a gin walked through a wine cellar and came out aged to perfection.

Palate:
Silky and complex. Orange zest, baking spice, caramel, and forest herbs glide across the tongue, grounded by soft oak tannins and the mellow influence of Pinot Noir wine. Balanced and layered, with both richness and restraint.

Finish:
Dry, warming, and smooth. Gentle notes of toasted oak, citrus rind, and cardamom echo long after the last sip.

Production Details

This small-batch gin begins with Dancing Sands’ award-winning dry gin, infused with classic and New Zealand-native botanicals. It is then aged in hand-selected ex-Pinot Noir casks from New Zealand wineries. The result is a striking amber gin with depth, softness, and a barrel-aged sophistication typically reserved for brown spirits.

Perfect For

Whisky lovers crossing into gin. Slow sipping by the fire. Elevated Negronis or spirit-forward cocktails. Or gifting someone who appreciates innovation with an old soul.

Expert Notes

Barrel-aged gins are rare, and even rarer when done this well. Critics have praised Dancing Sands Barrel Aged Gin for capturing the essence of both categories, creating a dram-worthy gin with serious complexity. A staple on bartender “secret stash” shelves.

Customer Reviews

"Drinks like a whisky, smells like a gin, finishes like a dream." — Jared, BGC

"Made an Old Fashioned with this and it was next-level. Smooth, deep, perfect." — Issa, Cebu

"Never thought I’d sip gin neat until this bottle. Absolute game-changer." — Marco, Pasig

Interesting Fact

This gin’s golden hue is 100% natural, drawn entirely from the Pinot Noir casks during maturation. No color added, no filtration, just pure barrel magic.

Serving Suggestions

Sip neat or over a single large cube. For a twist on classics, try it in a Barrel-Aged Negroni or a Gin Old Fashioned with orange bitters and demerara syrup. It’s also stunning paired with dark chocolate or charcuterie.

Distillery Background

Dancing Sands Distillery, tucked away in New Zealand’s Golden Bay, is known for combining world-class spring water with pioneering distillation. Every expression, from their dry to their experimental, is handcrafted with clarity and creativity. This barrel-aged gin showcases their mastery, blending gin’s brightness with the gravitas of time and wood.