Eden Mill Golf Gin is the first and only gin distilled with botanicals foraged from the world's oldest and most iconic golf course, the Old Course. The distilling team gathered gorse, heather and lavender from the course and balanced these floral notes with Scottish kombu seaweed for subtle salinity. Altogether, Eden Mill describes Golf Gin as "A classic and refreshing London Dry gin crafted with botanicals that tell a unique story." Notably, the Eden Mill Distillery can be seen from the course’s sixth hole, meaning that the ingredients used in this gin were especially local.
This crisp, refreshing, juniper-forward gin is optimally enjoyed with a premium tonic garnished with blackberry and a sprig of mint, but it can also be used to make a quality martini.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Local Foraged Botanicals
- The use of locally foraged botanicals in spirits production highlights a growing trend towards sustainability and authenticity in the beverage industry.
- Course-specific Spirits
- Crafting spirits that incorporate elements from specific golf courses exemplifies a unique crossover between local heritage and premium gin production.
- Floral and Marine Fusion Flavors
- Combining floral notes with marine ingredients like seaweed creates innovative gin flavors that appeal to adventurous palates.
- Hyper-local Crafting
- The emphasis on hyper-local ingredient sourcing is transforming the way consumers perceive and appreciate gin.
- Golf-inspired Beverage Offerings
- Creating beverages inspired by iconic golf courses is a novel approach that adds storytelling and heritage value to spirits.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Craft Distilleries
- Craft distilleries are innovating by sourcing hyper-local botanicals, offering a distinct storytelling and flavor profile.
- Flavored Spirits
- The flavored spirits industry is being reshaped by unique botanical combinations that cater to niche markets and specialized taste preferences.
- Sustainable Spirits Production
- Sustainable spirits production is becoming vital as consumer demand for eco-friendly and authentic products grows.
