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Barrister (Barrister) is a Russian-made gin, which is produced in St. Petersburg by the Ladoga company, which is one of the top producers and distributors of alcoholic beverages in Russia. The brand took first place in terms of sales in the country in 2018, ahead of the world-famous brands Beefeater and Gordon’s.
History of the brand
The Ladoga company was founded in St. Petersburg in 1995. The company owns a distillery, designed for the annual production of up to 5 million decaliters of alcohol. The company is the industry leader in the production of premium tinctures, liqueurs and liquors. For strong alcohol, high-purity alcohol “Lux” is used on the basis of cereals grown in ecologically clean areas.
Suppliers are selected by a commission that regularly visits Russian distilleries to assess product quality. Experts pay attention to the conditions of cultivation of grain crops and the peculiarities of preparing raw materials for processing. A mixture of rye and wheat of high-starchy varieties, compiled in certain proportions, is used in production.
Water enters the enterprise from Lake Ladoga. The plant has a purification system that removes unwanted impurities and saturates the water with mineral components that improve the taste. A whole staff of technologists is working on the recipes of drinks. Berries, fruits, herbs and spices are supplied by large procurement organizations in Russia.
Production features
Barrister gin is produced using separate distillation technology. First, alcohol is insisted on juniper berries, lemon zest, coriander, cinnamon, cumin, anise and cardamom. Aromatic spirits are mixed in a blend according to an old English recipe.
The design of the brand was carried out by the branding agency Runwey. Barristers are a category of high-ranking lawyers in the UK, so an aristocratic vintage style was chosen for the design. The label is decorated with an image of a juniper twig and an ornate inscription, indicating the high quality of the drink.
Awards
Gold medal:
- Beverage Tasting Insitute 2018.
Silver medals:
- The Gin Master 2017;
- International Wine&Spirit Competition 2018;
- The Gin Masters Contemporary 2018.
Interesting Facts
The company’s website states that the gin is produced under the control of the British company Barrister Spirits Ltd. The company was founded in 2015 and does not produce alcohol in the UK, and its owner, the Czech Furato SS, is known as a longtime business partner of Ladoga Group LLC.
In August 2019, the company opened an establishment called Barrister bar in the center of the capital. The manufacturer plans to promote its own products in the bar and expand brand advertising in the media.
Types of Gin Barrister
Barrister Dry Gin, 40%
A clear drink with a strong aroma of juniper berries and coriander. The taste is refreshing and slightly sweet, there are citrus and spicy notes. The lemon zest is stronger at the finish. The manufacturer recommends drinking a drink with ice, fresh mint and a slice of lime.
Barrister Blue, 40%
The new product in the line was created for cocktails with the addition of tonic. The composition contains spirits infused with oranges and cardamom. A pure blue gin with a bright aroma of spices and citrus fruits. The taste is mixed with orange and spicy tones.
Barrister Pink, 40%
The pink color of gin comes from natural strawberry extract. A drink with a berry aroma and a pleasant sweet and sour taste. Recommended in cocktails with the addition of red vermouth and Ligaret bitters, mixed in equal proportions.
