Brand
Seedlip
British brand pioneering distilled non-alcoholic spirits: offers botanical, alcohol-free alternatives designed for cocktails and bar service (e.g. Garden 108, Spice 94, Grove 42).
- England · United Kingdom
- Since 2014
The story
Seedlip originated from founder Ben Branson's experiment in the British countryside; the project began in 2014 as an answer to “what to drink when you’re not drinking”. After the commercial launch the range expanded and the brand attracted investment (Distill Ventures/Diageo in 2016) leading to a subsequent majority stake by Diageo. Seedlip grew rapidly with presence in numerous bars, restaurants and international markets.
Production philosophy
To offer a sophisticated, non-sweet alcohol-free alternative built around botanicals and a single-ingredient processing approach; communication focuses on nature, extract quality and the mixing experience.
Territory
United Kingdom (originated in the English countryside; headquarters on a farm in the Chilterns) with international distribution and presence in selected markets and bars.
Awards and recognition
The official site lists recognitions and awards including mentions in Drinks International and results at competitions such as the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and IWSC in the Low & No category.
Production method
Each ingredient/organic ingredient is processed and distilled individually; the brand uses pot still (copper) distillation of botanical components which are then assembled into blends. The process avoids fermentation aimed at producing alcohol, producing an alcohol-free product through botanical distillates and their blending.
Distillation
Pot still (copper) distillation of single botanical components followed by blending of the distillates; process developed to obtain aromas without going through alcoholic fermentation.
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- Categories
- non-alcoholic spirits
- non-alcoholic botanical distillates
- alternative to gin
- gin
- Raw materials
- peas (for Garden 108)
- aromatic herbs (e.g. rosemary, thyme, mint)
- citrus (orange, lemon, grapefruit)
- ginger
- lemongrass (citronella)
- spices (green cardamom, pimento, allspice)
- bark (cascarilla, American oak)
- Representative products
- Gin Seedlip Grove Alcohol Free 70cl
- Seedlip Garden 108 Herbal 70cl Alcohol-free
- Seedlip Grove 42 Citrus 70cl Alcohol-free
- Seedlip Spice 94 Aromatic 70cl Alcohol-free
What makes it distinctive
- Considered among the pioneers of distilled non-alcoholic spirits
- Born from founder Ben Branson's experiment in the British countryside (2014)
- Partnerships and investments with Distill Ventures and Diageo (Diageo entry and international growth)
- Range conceived for professional mixing: present in numerous high-profile bars and restaurants
Products from Seedlip
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