Capreolus Garden Swift Dry Gin

Capreolus Distillery, nestled in the Cotswolds, was founded by Barney Wilczak in 2016. Operating from a converted greenhouse on his childhood property in Stratton, Gloucestershire, the distillery focuses on producing exceptional spirits using ingredients from a 50mi radius. Wilczak's background in botany and conservation informs his meticulous approach to distillation, emphasising the preservation of natural flavours and aromas.

Capreolus Garden Swift Dry Gin is crafted with a blend of 34 botanicals, including organic Sicilian blood orange zest and flowers from the native small-leaved lime tree (Tilia cordata). The distillation process involves soaking hard spices, berries, and herbs in neutral British wheat spirit for 40 hours, followed by suspending fresh botanicals above the liquid to extract their aromas through rising steam. This method results in a rich, complex gin with layers of floral, citrus, and spice notes. 

Style: Contemporary Dry Gin

Place: Stratton, Gloucestershire, UK

Made from: 34 botanicals, including organic Sicilian blood orange zest and Tilia cordataflowers

Production: Soaked botanicals macerated for 40 hours; fresh botanicals suspended above liquid during distillation in a custom made copper still

Flavour Profile: Floral, citrus, spice

ABV: 47%