About Whaler Gin – The Essence of Craftsmanship & Unique Coastal Botanicals

The Essence of Gin

Whaler Gin embodies the raw power and beauty of the sea, crafted with a unique blend of 24 botanicals. At its heart, coastal herbs like sea fennel and salty fingers, combined with red and green algae, deliver a deep umami richness and fresh marine flavors that set Whaler Gin apart. Using steam distillation, we capture the purest essences of these coastal ingredients, resulting in a gin that is both balanced and complex. Whether enjoyed neat or in a crafted cocktail, Whaler Gin offers a bold and unforgettable tasting experience, echoing the spirit of the ocean. Discover the distinct and enthralling flavors of Whaler Gin, where the essence of the sea meets the art of distillation.

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Seaweed

Whaler Gin distinguishes itself with a pioneering blend of botanicals that deliver a unique and enthralling flavour. Central to its formulation are red and green algae. These seaweeds impart a profound umami depth, intensifying the gin's overall richness.

Сoastal grasses

Alongside the algae, Whaler Gin includes coastal herbs like sea fennel and salty fingers. These add a fresh, marine quality that sets it apart from gins with more typical ingredients. Together, these elements form a balanced mix, marrying the savoury taste of the seaweed with the fresh touch of coastal herbs.

Botanicals

A range of 19 botanicals provide the foundation for a full, complex flavour that's ideal for sipping neat or blending into innovative cocktails.

Other ingredients

Angelica

Juniper

Cardamom

Coriander

Peper cubeba

Crithmum maritimum

Lemon

Licorice

Cowberry

Salvia

Pine needles

Leafs of lime

Satureja

Gin-manufacturing

At Whaler Gin, we start with maceration. Botanicals are soaked in a mix of neutral grain alcohol and water. This lasts for two days, releasing essential oils and flavours.

Next, we heat the mix in copper stills. The heat causes the alcohol and oils evaporate, separating them from the solid botanicals. The vapour rises, cools, and turns back into a liquid, now full of botanical flavors. We collect the distillate in fractions, keeping only the "hearts" for the best taste.

We use the Single-Shot Method. The entire distillation happens in one go, producing a high-proof distillate. The distillate is diluted to 46 percent alcohol with only water. This method retains the concentrated essence of the botanicals, avoiding additional alcohol.

We also use steam extraction. Alcohol vapours pass through a basket of botanicals, capturing their flavors. This method provides a soft, aromatic profile.

Our gin rests in 1,000-liter pots for 60 days, allowing the flavours to blend and mellow. Part of the distillate is aged in German oak barrels. This ageing process creates a well-rounded, distinct flavour.