9 Meadows

The brand name is taken directly from the nine botanicals that form the signature blend, establishing botanical precision as central to the brand's identity. Ben and Sarah set out to create an AF drink that felt considered and complex, without relying on excessive sweetness or imitating a specific spirit. That positioning places 9 Meadows in the category of alcohol-free botanical aperitifs that stand on their own terms rather than as proxies for something alcoholic.

Production uses a combination of steam distillation and maceration to extract character from the botanicals. Steam distillation passes steam through plant material to carry aromatic compounds into the finished liquid; maceration involves steeping the botanicals in a liquid base over time to draw out flavour and colour. Combining both methods allows the brand to work with the full range of each botanical's aromatic and flavour properties.

9 Meadows operates as a small independent family business with a range built around the aperitif occasion. The products are designed to be served long over ice with tonic or sparkling water. Distribution is through the brand's own website and specialist alcohol-free retailers, consistent with the narrow, specialist footprint of an independent micro-producer at this stage of growth. Sober-curious drinkers who want a considered botanical AF drink that is neither overly sweet nor spirit-shaped will find 9 Meadows occupies a clear and honest position in the market.