From Seed to Sip: The Journey of Secret Garden’s Rose Gin 🌹🌹
At Secret Garden Distillery, we believe in creating exceptional spirits that are as close to nature as possible. Our Rose Gin is a true reflection of this commitment in a premium gin that takes you on a sensory journey from seed to sip. Each bottle is crafted with the finest botanicals, including handpicked rose petals from our Distillery Garden, which are carefully nurtured, grown without chemicals, and harvested to create a gin that’s both delicate and refreshing.
So, how does a simple seed transform into a bottle of Rose Gin? Let’s take a look at the journey from seed to sip.
Step 1: Growing the Botanicals
The journey of Rose Gin begins in the heart of our Distillery Garden, where we cultivate many of our botanicals with great care. For our Rose Gin, the star ingredient is, of course, the rose petal. We grow these fragrant petals right here on our grounds in our iconic Apothecary Rose Garden.
The garden is laid out in a Fibonacci spiral, a pattern found throughout nature. This layout follows the mathematical Fibonacci sequence. When applied to the garden, it creates a visually pleasing and harmonious spiral design.
In nature, the Fibonacci spiral can be seen in the arrangement of petals, the branching of trees, and even the growth patterns of plants. By laying out the garden in this way, we align with the natural world’s innate order and beauty. The result is not just a stunning visual experience but also a symbol of nature’s efficiency and balance, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability and natural, organic practices at Secret Garden Distillery.
We believe that great gin starts with exceptional ingredients. By growing our own botanicals, we have full control over the quality and sustainability of the ingredients we use. The fresh, fragrant rose petals are carefully tended to, ensuring they reach their full potential before they’re harvested.
Step 2: Harvesting the Roses
Once the roses have reached their peak bloom, they are handpicked with love and care. At Secret Garden, we prioritize sustainability, so we harvest our flowers at the perfect moment, ensuring that no petals go to waste. Each petal is chosen for its quality and fragrance, as these natural qualities will ultimately define the flavour of our Rose Gin.
The hand-harvesting process ensures that only the best petals make it into our gin, giving it that delicate, aromatic floral character that sets it apart from other gins.
Step 3: Drying
On site we have two drying rooms to ensure all the essential oils in the petals are preserved naturally lending their aromas to create the flavours in the Rose Gin.
The drying rooms are heated to 37C, natures number. This is the optimum temperature to process the botanicals to ensure maximum flavour.
Gently drying the petals this way allows them to be stored for up to 5 years so we can continue gin production outwith the season. However we use around 13.5Kg of petals to produce our Rose Gin demand in a single year and that's about the limit of a single harvest.
Step 4: The Distillation Process
With our dried petals in hand, it’s time to start crafting our Rose Gin. We use traditional distillation methods that have been honed over years of expertise, while also embracing modern techniques to ensure that every botanical is captured at its best.
During the distillation, the rose petals are gently heated to release their essential oils, infusing our spirit with their rich, floral notes. The result is a smooth, aromatic gin that’s subtly floral with rich creamy brown sugar and turkish delight notes.
But the rose is just one part of the story. We also use a carefully curated selection of the botanicals that create our base gin: juniper, winter savory, coriander seed and ground angelica root to create a harmonious balance of flavours. The final product is a gin that is light, fresh, and perfect for sipping or mixing into a range of cocktails.
Step 5: Bottling the Magic
After distillation, the Rose Gin is carefully bottled and labelled by hand by our Production Team, preserving all of its delicate aromas and flavours. Our commitment to sustainability is evident at every step, which is why we use eco-friendly packaging that’s fully recyclable and plastic-free.
Each bottle of tells a story — a story of passion, craftsmanship, and respect for nature. The label features elegant design elements inspired by the roses we grow.
🍸 Step 6: From Our Garden to Your Glass
Once bottled, it’s time for the final step: sharing our Rose Gin with you. Whether you enjoy it neat, in a Rose Gin & Tonic, or mixed into a simple Rose Fizz or into a sophisticated cocktail like a Rose and Apple Sour, every sip is a celebration of nature’s beauty.
The best part? When you buy a bottle of Rose Gin, you’re not just enjoying an exquisite spirit. You’re supporting sustainable practices, and you’re part of the journey that begins in our garden and ends in your glass. We’re proud to offer a product that reflects our commitment to quality, sustainability, and craftsmanship.
The Seed to Sip Philosophy at Secret Garden Distillery
At Secret Garden Distillery, we understand that creating a premium spirit is a process that requires care, dedication, and respect for the land. Our Rose Gin is a perfect example of the Seed to Sip philosophy, where every step — from growing the botanicals to distilling and bottling — is done with the utmost attention to detail. It’s a gin that reflects our commitment to sustainability and the environment while delivering a product that’s as natural and authentic as possible.
We hope you enjoy every drop of Rose Gin, knowing that it’s been created with love, respect, and a deep connection to nature. 🌸
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