Companero Gin by Sacred Spirits
Sacred Spirits · Sacred Spirits Distillery
Sacred's vacuum distillation technique preserves the freshest expression of each botanical — no boiling, no heat degradation. The result is a gin of unusual clarity and precision. Each botanical is distinct yet integrated, making it equally suited to a contemplative neat pour or a gin and tonic that reveals new layers with every sip.
Nose
Juniper leads clearly but not aggressively, supported by bright coriander seed and a lifted citrus note of fresh lemon. Underneath, orris root gives a powdery, violet-like depth. A whisper of angelica binds it all together.
Palate
Medium-bodied and elegant. The juniper takes on a more herbaceous, waxy quality on the palate, while cassia bark adds a warm spice element. Grapefruit pith appears at mid-palate, and the finish of each sip hints at lavender and a dry, peppery kick.
Finish
Clean and lingering, with juniper, dried angelica, and a faint floral sweetness that dissipates slowly.
- Style
- Contemporary Botanical Style
- Botanicals
- Undisclosed
- Base Spirit
- English grain neutral spirit
- Distillation
- Vacuum distillation — each botanical distilled individually at low pressure, then blended
Cocktail Suggestion
Highgate Martini — 2.5 oz Sacred Gin · 0.5 oz dry vermouth · 1 dash orange bitters · Stir with ice for 30 seconds, strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass, garnish with a lemon twist.
Food Pairing
The gin's citrus brightness and herbaceous juniper complement a white fish ceviche dressed with grapefruit segments, cilantro, and a touch of fresh chili.
Ian Hart pioneered vacuum distillation in his north London home, using low-pressure glass stills to distill each botanical individually at near room temperature, then blending the distillates with mathematical precision.
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