Brand
Alkkemist
Alkkemist is a Spanish spirits brand based in Jávea (Alicante) offering a gin and a vodka inspired by the Mediterranean, characterised by the use of Mediterranean botanicals and by the narrative of 'distillation by the light of the full moon'.
- Jávea (Xàbia) · Valencian Community · Spain
- 1 product
The story
Contemporary brand with an identity focused on the Mediterranean territory and on the narrative of alchemy and moonlight. It presents a limited range of spirits (including a gin and a vodka) distributed internationally; no definitive founding year is reported online.
Production philosophy
Combining nature, art and technique to express the essence of the Mediterranean: coastal botanicals, typical regional ingredients and a handcrafted approach aimed at creating spirits with an elegant, recognisable aromatic profile.
Territory
Mediterranean coast of the province of Alicante (Jávea/Xàbia and the Alicante area), Spain.
Awards and recognition
IWSC 2022 - Silver (Alkkemist Gin, category Distilled Dry Gin - Contemporary).
Production method
Artisanal small-batch production; the company states it uses copper stills and favours limited distillations to preserve the character of the botanicals; the brand also promotes the (communicative) practice of distillation 'by the light of the full moon'.
Distillation
Distillation in small copper pot stills; limited batches; distillation with botanicals. The brand states the (communicative) practice of distillation 'by the light of the full moon'.
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- Jávea (Xàbia)
- Categories
- Mediterranean gin
- Vodka infused (black olives)
- Premium spirits
- Floral and maritime gin
- Representative products
- Gin Alkkemist 70cl
- Alkkemist Vodka 70cl
What makes it distinctive
- Spanish brand based in Jávea (Alicante)
- Gin characterised by the use of Moscatel grape and a Mediterranean profile
- Small‑batch production and use of copper stills (producer declaration)
- Brand communicates the practice of distillation 'by the light of the full moon'
- International commercial presence (sold by various distributors/retailers)