Sacred Gin
Sacred Spirits · Sacred Spirits Company
A quietly revolutionary London gin — vacuum distillation captures botanical clarity most copper stills can only chase, and the frankincense signature makes it one of the most distinctive juniper-forward gins on the market.
Nose
Bright, aromatic juniper leads, wrapped in fresh citrus peel and a distinctive resinous frankincense note. Underneath, warm cardamom and nutmeg add spice, with a subtle waxy pine character.
Palate
Silky and full-bodied for the strength — juniper is generous but not aggressive, framed by pink grapefruit oils, coriander seed, and the signature Hougari frankincense that gives Sacred its unmistakable resinous depth. Cardamom, nutmeg, and a whisper of orris root add structure.
Finish
Long, dry, and gently spiced, with lingering pine resin, citrus zest, and a soft peppery warmth that fades slowly rather than clipping short.
- Style
- Modern London Dry with vacuum-distilled botanical clarity
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, orris root, cardamom, nutmeg, pink grapefruit peel, lime peel, lemon peel, cassia bark, Hougari frankincense (Boswellia sacra), fresh orange peel.
- Base Spirit
- English wheat neutral spirit
Cocktail Suggestion
The Highgate Martini — 2.5 oz Sacred Gin, 0.5 oz Sacred English Dry Vermouth, 1 dash orange bitters. Stir with ice for 30 seconds, strain into a chilled coupe, and express a pink grapefruit twist over the surface before dropping it in.
Food Pairing
Smoked trout on rye with crème fraîche and dill, or a plate of Marcona almonds with aged Manchego.
Founded in 2009 by Ian Hart in his Highgate home, Sacred Spirits pioneered vacuum distillation for gin — macerating and distilling each of its twelve botanicals separately at low temperatures under glass, then blending the individual distillates to preserve aromatics that traditional heat would destroy.
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