First Impressions
Piston Ginger Gin takes the Worcestershire distillery's Oak Aged Gin and infuses it with stem ginger, creating a spirit that combines barrel character with the fiery warmth of real ginger root. It is a hearty, warming gin designed for those who want spice and oak alongside their juniper.
Tasting
The nose is pleasantly aromatic with ginger and oak intertwined. On the palate, oaken spice leads with a fiery prickle of root ginger and sweeter candied ginger notes nestling amongst oily juniper and gentle char. The finish is surprisingly long and warming, with ginger spice persisting.
The Bottom Line
Piston Ginger earns a 7 for combining oak-aged character with real ginger heat — a warming, hearty gin that delivers spice and depth. At around £38, the oak ageing and ginger infusion justify the price. A Worcestershire fireside gin.
