Williams & Humbert
Zafiro Premium Classic Gin 0.7L
| Size | 0,70 l |
|---|---|
| Alcohol content | 37.5% by volume |
| Area | Andalusia (Spain) |
| Aging | Aged in oak barrels; long maturation in wooden barrels. |
- Andalusian origin: Produced in Jerez, Andalusia (Spain) by Williams & Humbert
- Fivefold distillation: Redistilled five times in copper pot stills for clarity and purity
- Oak maturation: Matured in oak casks yet remains crystal-clear and transparent
- Botanical aroma: Juniper forward with white blossoms and lemon and lime citrus notes
- Serve and taste: Dry, fresh 37.5% ABV; ideal for gin and tonic or mixed drinks
Description
What type of spirit is it
Zafiro Premium Classic Gin by Williams & Humbert is a Spanish London Dry Gin crafted from a grain base of malt, barley, and rye in Andalusia. This clear spirit, with 37.5% ABV, offers a dry, fresh, and well-balanced profile with impressive intensity. The aromatic bouquet is defined by juniper, enhanced by vibrant citrus notes of lemon and lime and a delicate presence of white flowers, leading to a clean, persistent finish. Distilled five times and matured in oak, it provides an excellent foundation for a classic Gin and Tonic or various cocktails.
Where does it come from
This spirit hails from the Jerez region of Andalusia in southern Spain and is produced by Williams & Humbert, a producer world-famous for its expertise in the region’s spirits. The area benefits from a favourable microclimate and mineral-rich soils, which provide the ideal conditions for the cereals used in the base spirit. The distillation process reflects a technically precise approach focused on absolute purity. The resulting profile pairs a crisp juniper backbone with citrus brightness and floral nuances, maintaining an elegant character.
How is it produced
The production begins with a high-quality grain spirit, which is redistilled with carefully selected botanicals, including juniper berries, lemon, lime, and floral essences. This process occurs in copper pot stills, involving five distinct distillations to achieve the highest level of clarity and refinement. Following distillation, the gin undergoes oak maturation, yet retains a remarkably clear and luminous appearance. The final spirit offers an intense botanical aroma and a crisp, fresh palate, ensuring perfect harmony between the nose and the taste for versatile cocktail preparation.
History and Curiosities
Crafted in Andalusia by the renowned sherry house Williams & Humbert, Zafiro Premium Classic Gin marries the cellar traditions of Jerez with exceptional purity. Benefiting from a high-quality grain base grown in mineral-rich soils, the spirit undergoes five copper pot distillations. It is then carefully refined through a prolonged oak maturation that enhances its vibrant character whilst maintaining its brilliant, clear appearance. This meticulous craftsmanship results in a sophisticated gin with a profoundly rich Spanish heritage.
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12 - 14 °C
Sherry is a laborious and sophisticated wine; fallen into oblivion for years, has never really lost its value as a wine of excellence so much that lately the spotlights are rekindling on this truly unique product.
The plants of the Bodegas Williamas & Humbert, considered the largest in Europe, are made up of a complex of connected buildings that occupy an area of about 180,000 square meters. The products of Bodegas combine tradition and know-how acquired over the centuries and expressed by the quality of its prestigious labels. The winery still retains wines and brandy that date back to the time of its foundation and obtained the National Architecture Award.
The vineyards belonging to the company are located in the triangle formed by Jerez de la Frontera, Puerto di Santa Maria and Sanlucar di Barrameda, an area that enjoys a particular and favourable microclimate due to the presence of the Guadalquivir and Guadalete rivers.
On the global scene, Williams & Humbert is developing an ambitious program of diversification of the high quality agri-food sector. Among the most innovative projects, there are the Rum Dos Maderas that are made and partially aged in the Caribbean, and then transferred to Jerez where they end up maturing.
Respecting the most important values of tradition, the strategic plan of Williams & Humbert develops with great creative vitality and a strong spirit of modernization; the great tenacity and the innovative drive, always linked, however, to the values of tradition, represent its spirit. Read more
| Name | Williams & Humbert Zafiro Premium Classic Gin 0.7L |
|---|---|
| Type | Gin |
| Size | 0,70 l |
| Alcohol content | 37.5% by volume |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Andalusia |
| Vendor | Williams & Humbert |
| Story | History and Curiosities Crafted in Andalusia by the renowned sherry house Williams & Humbert, Zafiro Premium Classic Gin marries the cellar traditions of Jerez with exceptional purity. Benefiting from a high-quality grain base grown in mineral-rich soils, the spirit undergoes five copper pot distillations. It is then carefully refined through a prolonged oak maturation that enhances its vibrant character whilst maintaining its brilliant, clear appearance. This meticulous craftsmanship results in a sophisticated gin with a profoundly rich Spanish heritage. |
| Origin | Jerez, Andalusia, Spain |
| Soil composition | Mineral-rich soils |
| Production technique | Traditional distillation in copper pot stills with five distillations, followed by maturation in oak barrels |
| Aging | Aged in oak barrels; long maturation in wooden barrels. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |