‘These are Botanicals With Purpose’: Craft Spirits Producer Debuts Gin Rooted in Ethnobotany
A new gin from Botanery Barn Distilling boasts an ethnobotanical distillation process. (Photo: Revivalist Spirits)
On Monday, Pennsylvania-based spirits producer Botanery Barn Distilling introduced Revivalist Garden Gin. Created by acclaimed gin connoisseur Brendan Bartley, known for his role as Head Bartender and Beverage Director at Bathtub Gin in NYC and LA, this new release strives to deviate from the norm by embracing a holistic and sustainable approach.
“You’ve never tasted gin like this before because there’s never been a gin like this before,” said Botanery Barn Distilling Advisor and “Spirits Guru” Steve Luttmann in the press release. “This is a super-premium spirit made in a completely unique way that should reach a certain level of customer who doesn’t currently have access to gin like our Garden Gin. Brendan has been with the company since the beginning, and he really outdid himself with this new product.”
Unlike many gins that are overwhelmed with excessive or artificial ingredients, as explained by the brand, Bartley’s vision prioritizes an all-natural, sustainably produced gin with a well-rounded palate. Each botanical featured is chosen for its ethnobotanical roots, incorporating cultural practices of using plants for functional, spiritual and culinary purposes.
Botanery Barn Distilling explained that the gin offers a blend of ashwagandha’s earthiness, citrusy notes from lemon verbena leaf, floral nuances from rose hips, subtle stone-fruit sweetness from plum and nuttiness from hemp seed.
“These are botanicals with purpose,” said Botanery Barn Distilling Co-Owner Scott Avellino. “There has always been a gap in the market for the wellness-oriented consumer. Sure, this is still alcohol, but it’s for the person who enjoys a great cocktail but doesn’t want the additives, sugar, and artificial flavor stealthily hiding in many spirits but not listed on the label. We had those consumers in mind during the planning, distilling, and packaging of the product.”
To complement this spirit’s debut, the packaging was entrusted to the expertise of Portland, Oregon-based brand design firm Sandstrom Partners.
With a wider release slated for 2024, Revivalist Garden Gin is now available in Pennsylvania and online, with the 700-ml bottle retailing for $39.99.
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