{"title":"Cygnet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCygnet Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Welsh craft distillery in Swansea producing small-batch gin and whisky from Welsh ingredients, including the award-winning \u003cstrong\u003eCygnet Welsh Gin\u003c\/strong\u003e made with botanicals including locally foraged gorse flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gin\"\u003eAll Gin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cygnet-77-cask-aged-welsh-dry-gin-matured-with-manuka-honey-in-welsh-whiskey-barrels","title":"Cygnet 77 Cask-Aged Welsh Dry Gin Matured With Manuka Honey in Welsh Whiskey Barrels","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCygnet 77 Cask-Aged Welsh Dry Gin is a rare, luxurious Welsh gin made for slow sipping — built from the award-winning Cygnet 22 recipe and rested for 55 weeks in ex-Welsh whisky barrels with rich Manuka honey, bridging the character of fine whisky with the botanical beauty of premium gin. 88 proof (44% ABV).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade with 22 botanicals — including chamomile, heather, citrus peel, and bee pollen — Cygnet 77 delivers depth and warmth plus a velvety sweetness while staying rooted in traditional juniper-forward purity. Opulent, refined, and contemplative, it is crafted not only to sip but to savour. The liquid shines a deep golden amber, more like a barrel-finished spirit than a clear gin, making it a standout on any bar cart and an easy gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juniper up front, followed by citrus peel, soft chamomile, and a gentle honeyed barrel note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky and warming, with Manuka honey sweetness, layered heather and bee pollen, and a balanced whisky-cask richness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and calm — juniper returns with lingering spice, light oak, and a soft, sweet fade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cygnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cask-Aged Welsh Dry Gin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 weeks in ex-Welsh whisky barrels with Manuka honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22, including chamomile, heather, citrus peel, bee pollen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44% (88 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gin\"\u003egin at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ewhiskey\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs Cygnet 77 meant for cocktails or sipping?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's designed as a sipping gin. The 55-week rest in Welsh whisky barrels with Manuka honey gives it a richer, warmer profile than many Welsh gins, though it can still make a standout spirit-forward cocktail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat makes it a cask-aged gin?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's matured for 55 weeks in ex-Welsh whisky barrels with Manuka honey. That barrel time adds oak warmth and a deeper color while keeping the classic juniper-led structure of a Welsh dry gin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow is it different from a regular Welsh dry gin?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic Welsh dry gin is often brighter and more citrus-forward. 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Manuka honey is the defining botanical: produced by bees that feed on the Manuka bush (Leptospermum scoparium) native to New Zealand and Australia, it has a more complex, herb-forward, and medicinal aromatic character than standard honey — adding a distinctive softness and creaminess that floral honeys don't provide. The 22-botanical framework balances juniper clarity with this distinctive New Zealand botanical identity. 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