Seven years is a long time. Bristow Barrel Aged Reserve, 7 Yr is the beautiful result of testing boundaries. On that palate, this gin presents more familiar notes from a whiskey than a gin, with subtle hints of juniper that pop through. Heavy oak on the nose and approach, rounds out through the mid palate with flavors of matured oak and whiskey, caramels, vanillas, and pops of herbal notes. The nuances of this extended age statement are best enjoyed neat or with a single cube.