Barking Irons Has Created A Spirit As New York as Apple Gin

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Craft distilling is all about experimentation and the ability to release new flavours and tastes.
So it's not surprising that in New York, a state known for its apple production, craft distiller, Barking Irons has concentrated on apple based spirits.
But rather than just look at AppleJack variations, the brand has now released a gin made from apples. Some would say this new gin is New York to the core.

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1. Barking Irons Has Created A Spirit As New York as Apple Gin (00:00:00)

2. Now, people would probably know the Barking irons brand best for the Rock and Roll and Inspired Apparel. What made the brand decide to venture into distilling? (00:01:25)

3. New York is the second largest producer of apples in America. I assume that's why you went with AppleJack and apple based spirits? (00:03:28)

4. Is Applejack very rock and roll though? (00:05:39)

5. Now, what made your thoughts turn to gin? (00:06:30)

6. Apples of course, aren't commonly used as a base for gin. Was there a fair amount of trial and error when you were trying to put it together? (00:07:33)

7. Now, what variety of apples are you actually using? (00:09:01)

8. Talk us through the process of making a gin from apples. (00:09:44)

9. So it actually has a whey based to it, does it? (00:10:53)

10. Most people would, of course, be used to gin made on a neutral grain base. What do you think are the main differences between that and your fruit/whey based gin? (00:11:42)

11. How would you describe the style of gin? Is it very juniper forward? (00:12:40)

12. Apples are normally thought of as an autumn flavour. Is that something that people should expect from this gin? (00:13:13)

13. By mentioning martinis and Negroni's, it's sounding as if it's quite an adaptable gin (00:14:29)

14. Now, if someone were to taste your apple gin for the first time, what should they expect? What will they find different from the run-of-the-mill gin that they may have tasted before? (00:15:03)

15. Gin has been a very dominant spirit in the UK and a variety of other places. It hasn't really quite taken off in the US yet. Why do you think that is? (00:16:02)

16. So you really think the US is close to having a gin renaissance of its own? (00:17:15)

17. Now, you've launched this really recently. How different has it been launching this post-COVID to launching the apple drinks that you've launched before that were pre-COVID? (00:17:42)

18. I was speaking to someone the other day who said that it's a once in a lifetime opportunity to get your spirits onto the back bar. Is that something that you've found? (00:19:56)

19. You talked about online opening up almost the whole country for distribution. Do you think though, the bartenders and the bars recommending spirits are still going to be the primary way that people are educated? (00:21:01)

20. And what has the reaction of bartenders been? Have any of them had the time to create any cocktails you didn't expect with the gin? (00:22:07)

21. Now, you mentioned before that you drink it straight or on ice. Is that the way that you think people should first experience? (00:22:58)

22. With apple as the dominant flavour though, are there specific cocktails that you think work particularly well? (00:23:35)

23. I'd be interested to find out what it would taste like in something like a Bee's Knees where you're combining that apple with honey. I think that would be an interesting. (00:24:24)

24. Now, obviously you're available in the New York area, but online you're available throughout the country. Is that correct? (00:24:47)

25. Are you ever thinking of doing any international distribution? (00:25:17)

26. Now obviously, if people want more information, they can, of course go to your website, which is barkingironsspirits.com or connect with the brand via your socials? (00:26:12)