The cider is then distilled at Black Dirt in Warwick. A second batch of Barking Irons Applejack will be made available in Spring 2016. Barking Irons Applejack starts off as a hard cider, crafted with Jonagold, Macoun, and Gala apples. When asked what makes this craft New York gin different from the others, the brand's co-founders Elliott Phear and Casey McGrath answer cheekily, 'it's apples and oranges, really.'īarking Irons New York Gin: It's apples and orangesĬontinuing their New York to the Core campaign rooted in the brand's provenance - Made in New York, from New York State apples - and established for the brand's Applejack portfolio, the gin version adds, 'with a twist' as a nod to the new spirit's citrus flavor profile. Enjoy this modern applejack in a classic Barking Irons Red Hook: 2 oz. The initial batch of Barking Irons Applejack is a sophisticated pairing of white pepper and cocoa, with an upfront spice reminiscent of a well-balanced rye whiskey that finishes clean like a crisp apple cider. Known for their award-winning applejack brandies, Barking Irons Gin begins with the same distilled apple base, before being blended with neutral spirits and a citrus-forward botanical blend that includes orange peels. Applejack 40. NEW YORK, J/PRNewswire/ - Today, NY-based craft spirits brand Barking Irons announces their new apple-based gin.

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