The Detailed Distillation Process of Award Winning Organic Grapefruit Gin

Creating our exquisite Pink Grapefruit Gin is a journey that marries meticulous craftsmanship with the finest organic ingredients. Here’s a detailed look at how we bring this vibrant gin to life:

1. Sourcing the Finest Ingredients

The process begins with the careful selection of the highest quality organic botanicals. Our Pink Grapefruit Gin features a blend of eleven botanicals, with the star being fresh, organic flavor from pink grapefruits. These natural flavors are chosen for their bright, zesty and aromatic qualities. Other essential botanicals include juniper berries, coriander seeds, angelica root, orris root, and a delicate mix of floral and citrus notes.

2. Preparation of Botanicals

Once the botanicals are sourced, they are meticulously prepared. The pink grapefruits are hand-peeled to ensure only the freshest zest is used, capturing the essence of their vibrant aroma and flavor. The other botanicals are measured and mixed to create the perfect balance, ready to be infused into the spirit.

3. Maceration

The prepared botanicals are then macerated in a high-quality neutral grain spirit. This step involves soaking the botanicals in the spirit for a specific period, allowing the flavors to meld and develop. The maceration process can take several hours to days, depending on the desired intensity of flavors.

4. The Distillation Process

The macerated mixture is transferred to our traditional copper pot stills. These stills are essential for their ability to conduct heat evenly and impart a subtle depth of character to the gin. The distillation process begins with gently heating the mixture, causing the alcohol to vaporize along with the botanical essences.

Our distillation process uses a combination of Carterhead and Bennett stills. The Carterhead still allows the vapors to pass through a basket containing additional botanicals, infusing the spirit with a delicate, nuanced flavor. Meanwhile, the Bennett still ensures a robust and rich extraction of botanical essences.

5. Capturing the Heart

As the vapor rises through the stills, it passes through a condenser where it cools and returns to a liquid state. The initial distillate, known as the “heads,” and the final part, called the “tails,” are discarded to ensure only the purest and most flavorful portion, the “heart,” is collected. This heart contains the essence of our Pink Grapefruit Gin, rich with the harmonious blend of botanicals.

6. Dilution and Resting

The distilled gin is then carefully diluted with pure, filtered water to reach the desired alcohol content. This step is crucial to achieving the perfect balance and ensuring the gin is smooth and palatable. After dilution, the gin is allowed to rest for a period, allowing the flavors to meld and mature, creating a well-rounded and cohesive profile.

7. Bottling

Finally, the gin is meticulously bottled by hand in Florida. Each bottle is a testament to our commitment to quality and craftsmanship. The bottles are sealed and labeled, ready to bring joy and sophistication to every gin enthusiast.

The Result: Organic Pink Grapefruit Gin

The result of this meticulous process is a gin that is both refreshing and complex. The vibrant citrus notes of pink grapefruit are perfectly balanced with the traditional botanicals, creating a gin that is zesty, aromatic, and delightfully unique. Each sip of our Organic Pink Grapefruit Gin is a celebration of craftsmanship, quality, and the artistry of distillation.