Devil’s Botany Wormwood Vodka is Made in Small Batches
Michael Hemsworth — December 12, 2025 — Lifestyle
References: thespiritsbusiness
Devil’s Botany Wormwood Vodka is positioned as the world's first wormwood vodka that prioritizes British ingredients to make it a premium option for use in a variety of cocktails.
The spirit builds on the distillery's prowess with absinthe and has been distilled in a copper still to help retain the nuances of the wormwood through the manufacturing process. The spirit is reported to have floral, herbaceous tones along with a touch of verdant grassiness before evolving into a clean finish. The distillery positions the spirit as being great for enjoyment neat or in a variety of cocktail recipes.
Co-Founder Allison Crawbuck commented on the Devil’s Botany Wormwood Vodka saying, "Wormwood has an extraordinary aromatic character, yet it’s rarely explored outside absinthe or vermouth. With Wormwood Vodka, we wanted to showcase the botanical found at the heart of every absinthe and give artemisia absinthium the stage it deserves, revealing its complexity in a spirit that’s both intriguing and approachable.”
The spirit builds on the distillery's prowess with absinthe and has been distilled in a copper still to help retain the nuances of the wormwood through the manufacturing process. The spirit is reported to have floral, herbaceous tones along with a touch of verdant grassiness before evolving into a clean finish. The distillery positions the spirit as being great for enjoyment neat or in a variety of cocktail recipes.
Co-Founder Allison Crawbuck commented on the Devil’s Botany Wormwood Vodka saying, "Wormwood has an extraordinary aromatic character, yet it’s rarely explored outside absinthe or vermouth. With Wormwood Vodka, we wanted to showcase the botanical found at the heart of every absinthe and give artemisia absinthium the stage it deserves, revealing its complexity in a spirit that’s both intriguing and approachable.”
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Botanical Spirits — The rise of spirits crafted with unique botanicals, like wormwood, is creating flavorful drink options with distinctive aromatic profiles.
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Craft Distilleries — Boutique distilleries are leveraging unique flavor profiles and rare ingredients to carve out niche markets in the spirits industry.
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Cocktail Mixology — The cocktail industry is evolving as mixologists experiment with new and unusual ingredients, such as wormwood, for inventive and complex concoctions.
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Premium Alcohol Beverages — The premium spirits sector is expanding as consumers seek out sophisticated options made with rare ingredients and artisanal methods.
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