Castle & Key Rise Seasonal Gin

Product Description

Castle & Key Rise: Spring and Summer, Captured in a Bottle

Castle & Key Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky is best known for reviving one of America's most historic distilling sites, but according to more than one reviewer, the brand may be a gin producer first and a whiskey distiller second. Rise is the seasonal counterpart to Castle & Key's Harvest Seasonal Gin, built around the same vapor-distillation approach but taking the opposite direction in flavor: where Harvest leans into the darker, richer character of fall, Rise captures the bright, blossoming nature of spring and summer.

Starting from a base of Castle & Key's own rye whiskey new make, Rise is vapor distilled with a rotating selection of seasonal botanicals chosen to reflect the vitality of the fields surrounding the distillery. Recent releases have featured juniper, coriander, galangal root, Earl Grey tea, elderberry, lavender, wintergreen, and chamomile, an unusual, layered botanical bill that sets Rise apart from a typical London Dry. Because it's a genuine seasonal release, the exact botanical blend and tasting notes can shift slightly from year to year, so check this listing's current tasting notes for the most accurate profile of what's in the bottle now.

Whether built into a bright Gin & Tonic, a floral spritz, or a citrus-forward Martini, Rise offers Kentucky gin drinkers a genuinely different seasonal experience each time Castle & Key releases a new batch.

Tasting Notes

Recent releases of Rise have shown elegant floral complexity on the nose, with sweet notes of blueberry, lemon peel, and honey. On the palate, expect sweet lavender and chamomile rounded out by moderate dark berries and currants, light citrus, and subtle spice, finishing lightly sweet with lemon peel and white pepper. As a seasonal release, exact botanicals and flavor notes can vary from batch to batch.

Food Pairings

Rise's floral, citrus-forward profile pairs beautifully with fresh spring and summer fare. Try it alongside grilled fish, a citrus and herb salad, or soft cheeses, or serve it alongside fresh berries for a bright, seasonal pairing.

Serving Suggestions

Castle & Key Rise is best enjoyed in a Gin & Tonic with fresh herbs, a floral spritz, or a citrus-forward Martini. Its bright, seasonal character also makes it a great base for warm-weather cocktails built around fresh fruit and herbs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Rise taste different from bottle to bottle? Rise is a genuine seasonal release, and Castle & Key adjusts its exact botanical blend from batch to batch to reflect the current season, so tasting notes can vary slightly release to release.

What is the alcohol content? 47% ABV (94 proof).

What is Rise distilled from? A base of Castle & Key's own rye whiskey new make, vapor distilled with a rotating selection of botanicals.

How is Rise different from Castle & Key's Harvest Gin? Rise captures the bright, floral character of spring and summer, while Harvest leans into the richer, darker botanicals of fall, using a similar production approach in opposite seasonal directions.

How should I enjoy it? In a Gin & Tonic with fresh herbs, a floral spritz, or a citrus-forward Martini.

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