Good gin doesn't just happen. It takes botanicals, a copper still, a little patience and plenty of spirit.
Here at Hensol Castle Distillery, we like to think of gin-making as part science, part craft and part delicious alchemy. From carefully chosen botanicals to the final bottle, every stage of the journey has a role to play in creating a gin that’s unmistakably Hensol Castle.
Our Process
Pick Our Botanicals
Every gin starts with its botanicals. From the unmistakable warmth of juniper to fragrant herbs, spices and vibrant citrus, our carefully selected ingredients give our gin its character, aroma and flavour.
Into the Copper
Our botanicals meet the spirit inside our beautiful copper still, where things start to get rather interesting. As the spirit is heated, vapour travels through the botanicals, gently drawing out their oils, aromas and flavours.
Let the Still Do Its Thing
As distillation takes place, we carefully control the process and separate the different parts of the spirit. The heads and tails are left behind, while we keep the heart – the smooth, beautifully balanced centre of the run where all the good stuff lives.
Find the Balance
Once our spirit has finished its run through the still, it’s time to bring everything together.
We carefully blend and balance the gin, making sure every botanical gets its moment without stealing the limelight. The result? A smooth, flavour-packed spirit with plenty of personality.
Bottle the Good Stuff
Our finished gin is carefully prepared, bottled and checked before it heads out into the world. From the first botanical to the last drop, it’s been crafted right here at Hensol Castle Distillery.
EVENTS & EXPERIENCES
Spirits Experiences
Learn more about how spirits are made and our castle history by booking one of our spirits experiences. If you’re a spirits enthusiast there will be something for you.
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