Hepple Gin
Hepple · Hepple Spirits
Hepple's unique triple-technique juniper extraction — combining copper pot distillation, vacuum distillation, and supercritical CO2 extraction — produces a gin where juniper is explored in three dimensions rather than one. It's technically innovative without being gimmicky, delivering a deeply juniper-forward spirit that respects London Dry traditions while pushing them forward. Essential for gin enthusiasts seeking complexity.
Nose
Pine-forward juniper leads confidently, supported by bright lemon citrus and a waxy, herbaceous juniper undertone. Coriander adds a gentle spiced warmth, while black pepper gives lift to the aromatics.
Palate
Crisp and assertive with layered juniper — green, resinous, and waxy all at once. Lemon zest and grapefruit pith provide acidity, while angelica root adds an earthy, drying backbone. A subtle peppery heat builds through the mid-palate.
Finish
Long and clean with persistent juniper resin and a dry, peppery close. The citrus echoes linger pleasantly.
- Style
- London Dry
- Botanicals
- Juniper berries (triple-extracted), coriander, angelica root, lemon peel, green cardamom, black pepper, fennel seed, cassia bark, Douglas fir, lovage
- Base Spirit
- Wheat neutral spirit
- Distillation
- Triple technique: copper pot distillation, vacuum distillation, supercritical CO2 juniper extraction
Cocktail Suggestion
Northumberland Martini — 2.5 oz Hepple Gin · 0.5 oz dry vermouth · Stir over ice, strain into chilled coupe, garnish with lemon twist.
Food Pairing
Smoked mackerel pâté on rye toast
Created in the remote Hepple Estate in Northumberland's moorlands, Hepple Gin was developed by bartender Nick Strangeway and chef Valentine Warner using a triple-distillation technique that extracts juniper in three distinct ways, capturing dimensions of the berry no single method can achieve.
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