Moorland Spirit Co. Heather Moorland Gin
Moorland Spirit Co. · Moorland Spirit Co.
Moorland Spirit Co.'s heather gin captures the rugged beauty of the Peak District in liquid form. The wild botanicals — particularly the heather and meadowsweet — create a gin that tastes like place, not formula. It's a compelling choice for those seeking a gin with genuine terroir.
Nose
Herbal juniper opens with a waxy, resinous quality, followed by bright lemon citrus and meadowsweet. Lavender and heather floral notes give it a distinctly moorland character, while subtle angelica root grounds the aroma.
Palate
Crisp juniper leads on the palate with a green, pine-forward bite. Coriander seed and a touch of ginger provide warmth, while violet and lavender create a floral mid-palate that feels wild and untamed. A peppery undercurrent adds spice.
Finish
Medium, with lingering juniper pine and a clean, meadowsweet-tinged fade. Refreshing and dry.
- Style
- Dry Gin
- Botanicals
- Juniper, heather, meadowsweet, coriander, angelica root, lavender, lemon peel, ginger, orris root
- Base Spirit
- Neutral grain spirit
- Distillation
- Pot distilled in a 200-litre copper still with vapor infusion basket
Cocktail Suggestion
Moorland Spritz — 2 oz Moorland Heather Gin · 1 oz elderflower liqueur · 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice · Top with chilled tonic · Build in a large wine glass over ice, garnish with a sprig of fresh lavender.
Food Pairing
The gin's floral and herbal botanicals cut through the richness of warm goat cheese, while the honey glaze echoes the meadowsweet sweetness on the finish.
Founded in Sheffield's Kelham Island district, Moorland Spirit Co. hand-forages heather, meadowsweet, and bilberries from the Peak District moorlands, distilling them in small batches to capture the wild character of northern England's upland landscape.
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