Barr Hill

Barr Hill is a craft spirits brand from Caledonia Spirits, a distillery based in Vermont known for building its products around raw honey. The signature ingredient defines the lineup, lending a distinctive floral, honeyed character to both the gin and the barrel-aged expressions.

The brand's flagship, Barr Hill Gin, along with Tom Cat Barrel-Aged Gin and Barr Hill Vodka, reflects a close relationship between the distillery and beekeeping. Barr Hill has earned a strong following among cocktail enthusiasts and bartenders for its unusual, honey-forward approach to traditionally neutral or juniper-driven spirits.

Barr Hill is a craft spirits brand from Caledonia Spirits, a distillery based in Vermont known for building its products around raw honey.

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Barr Hill is a craft spirits brand from Caledonia Spirits, a distillery based in Vermont known for building its products around raw honey. The signature ingredient defines the lineup, lending a distinctive floral, honeyed character to both the gin and the barrel-aged expressions.

The brand's flagship, Barr Hill Gin, along with Tom Cat Barrel-Aged Gin and Barr Hill Vodka, reflects a close relationship between the distillery and beekeeping. Barr Hill has earned a strong following among cocktail enthusiasts and bartenders for its unusual, honey-forward approach to traditionally neutral or juniper-driven spirits.

5 products

Barr Hill Vodka 375 ml
Barr Hill375 ml

Barr Hill Vodka

$34.99
Barr Hill Tom Cat Gin 750 ml
Barr Hill750 ml

Barr Hill Tom Cat Gin

$48.99
Barr Hill Gin 750 ml
Barr Hill750 ml

Barr Hill Gin

$38.99
Barr Hill Gin 375 ml
Barr Hill375 ml

Barr Hill Gin

$23.99
Barr Hill Tom Cat Gin 375 ml
Barr Hill375 ml

Barr Hill Tom Cat Gin

$29.99

Background & House Style

Caledonia Spirits was founded by Todd Hardie, a longtime beekeeper, and the brand grew out of a philosophy that honey could be a defining flavor rather than a simple sweetener. The distillery is located in Vermont, where its connection to local agriculture and pollinators remains central to its identity.

The house style is built on raw northern honey, which is added to the spirit to impart floral aromatics and a soft, rounded texture. Rather than relying on a heavy load of botanicals, Barr Hill Gin keeps the recipe intentionally simple, letting juniper and honey share the spotlight for a cleaner, more aromatic profile than many traditional London Dry gins.

The Range & What to Expect

Barr Hill Gin is the cornerstone of the lineup, characterized by bright juniper backed by the distinctive floral sweetness of raw honey. It works well in classic gin cocktails and is often recommended in a Bee's Knees, where its honey character complements the drink naturally.

Tom Cat is a barrel-aged version of the gin, rested in oak to add color, spice, and a rounder, whiskey-adjacent complexity while retaining the honey signature. Barr Hill also produces a vodka distilled from honey, offering a smooth, subtly floral character that sets it apart from grain- or potato-based vodkas.

Availability of specific expressions can vary by season and region. When browsing this collection, expect the flagship gin to be the most widely stocked, with barrel-aged and vodka releases appearing depending on current inventory.

Frequently asked questions

What makes Barr Hill Gin different from other gins?
Barr Hill Gin is defined by raw honey, which is added to the spirit to give it a distinctive floral aroma and soft texture. It uses a pared-back botanical recipe centered on juniper and honey, making it noticeably more aromatic and rounded than many standard London Dry gins.
What is Barr Hill Tom Cat?
Tom Cat is a barrel-aged version of Barr Hill Gin. Resting in oak adds color, spice, and additional complexity while preserving the honey character, giving it a fuller profile that appeals to both gin and whiskey drinkers.
What cocktails work best with Barr Hill Gin?
Its honey-forward profile makes it a natural fit for a Bee's Knees, which combines gin, honey, and lemon. It also performs well in a Gin & Tonic, Martini, or Tom Collins, where its floral aromatics stand out.
Is Barr Hill Vodka made from honey?
Yes, Barr Hill Vodka is distilled from honey rather than grain or potato, which gives it a smooth, subtly floral character that distinguishes it from more conventional vodkas.