Astraea Ocean Gin

Astraea Ocean Gin shines in classic gin cocktails like martinis and gin and tonics, where its bold juniper and subtle coastal notes can take center stage, but it's equally enjoyable sipped neat or over ice to fully appreciate its complex flavor profile. This versatile spirit is perfect year-round, but especially refreshing on warm summer evenings, pairing beautifully with seafood dishes, light salads, and briny cheeses that complement its oceanic essence.

Nose: Clean juniper leads, backed by a subtle mineral quality reminiscent of sea air. Hints of warm spice and citrus peel emerge, with a faint briny undertone that evokes coastal walks.

Palate: Smooth and full-bodied. Crisp juniper takes center stage, balanced by a delicate saltiness. Layers of botanicals unfold, revealing notes of coriander, angelica, and a touch of citrus zest. The gin's organic nature shines through in its pure, well-defined flavors.

Finish: Long and warming. Juniper lingers pleasantly, accompanied by a gentle spice. A subtle, savory salinity persists, reminiscent of ocean mist. The finish is clean and refreshing, with a slight mineral dryness that invites another sip.

Astraea Ocean Gin is crafted using a 500-gallon Vendome copper pot still in the London Dry style, with all botanicals macerated and distilled together in a single pass. What sets it apart is the meticulous distillation process: it's a true distiller's cut made every time, with proper heads cuts and no tails extension, resulting in a cleaner, more refined spirit that adheres to stringent EU regulations for base spirit purity.

• Astraea Ocean Gin is one of the few gins in the world that's both certified organic and distilled to stringent EU regulations, resulting in an exceptionally clean spirit with lower levels of methanol and other impurities than most American gins.
• The founder and master distiller of Astraea Ocean Gin, Danielle Leavell, is one of only four Americans inducted into London's prestigious Gin Guild since its establishment in 1638, placing her in an elite group of global gin experts.
• Unlike many gins that use pre-made neutral grain spirits, Astraea Ocean Gin is crafted from scratch using organic French wheat, distilled in a massive 500-gallon copper pot still in a single pass - a challenging technique that requires deep botanical expertise and master-level distilling skills.