To support bartenders and behind-the-bar experimentation, The Botanist Islay Dry Gin launched a new ultra-premium, high-strength gin, Distiller's Strength, at a new level of intensity: 50% ABV (100 proof.) Distilled with The Botanist's signature 22 hand-foraged, wild Islay botanicals, Distiller's Strength delivers the boldness required to create exceptional craft cocktails.
Because the liquid has a higher alcohol content, the natural oils from the botanicals are intensified, resulting in a "herbaceous freshness balanced by soft citrus." Perfect for crafting robust gin and tonics, martinis and more, Distiller's Strength has a richness that holds its own against stronger flavors in cocktails.
To celebrate the release of Distiller's Strength, The Botanist is partnering with nearly 50 bartenders in six key markets in September for Negroni Week.
High-Strength Gin Spirits
The Botanist's Distiller's Strength Gin Was Crafted for Bartenders
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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