Gin Silent Pool

Silent Pool Gin is produced using a wood-fired still, not a direct flame, but a type of stove; it is one of the few of its kind still in operation and is the only one used for distilling gin. The botanicals are separated into three groups, each undergoing a different process: Maceration: The primary botanicals (Bosnian juniper berries, soriander seeds, Belgian angelica roots, orris roots, licorice, cassia, cubeb, grains of paradise, cardamom, bergamot, bitter orange peel, honey) are immersed in the alcohol base for 24 hours, and then the whole thing is diluted in water from a local spring. This allows the alcohol to dissolve the oils, resulting in a more refined distillation and a more rounded flavor. Gin Tea Infusion: Botanicals with a low oil content (Kaffir lime leaf, chamomile, rose, lime, and elderflower) may release unwanted aromas. To avoid this, they are first macerated in alcohol, then the unwanted herbal material is removed, and finally distilled, creating, with this combination of ingredients, intense and complex notes. Basket Steam Infusion: The more delicate botanicals (Macedonian juniper, Bulgarian angelica, lavender, fresh lime and orange peel, fresh dried pears) are placed in a container positioned in the neck of the still and give rise to the gin's most aromatic notes. Finally, the spirit vapors pass through the rectification column to amplify the desired textures and flavors. This is a process that must be carried out with great care and precision by the distillers to achieve the right balance of Silent Pool Gin.