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12 Botanics
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12 Botanics

A Spanish non-alcoholic spirit from Espadafor built on 12 botanicals including juniper, cardamom, coriander, lavender, hibiscus and citrus. Designed as an alcohol-free gin alternative.

About This Drink

Ginsin is made by Espadafor in Andalucia, and the 12 Botanics is their core expression. The botanical lineup is gin-adjacent: juniper, cardamom, coriander, lemon, bitter and sweet orange, cinnamon, orange blossom, violet hibiscus, lavender and myrtle. That's a considered list, and the infusion-and-blending approach rather than fermentation means what you get is the botanicals directly rather than a fermented spirit. On the nose it's immediately citrus-forward — lemon and orange peel lead, with the lavender and hibiscus adding a floral lift behind them. Juniper is present but not assertive. The palate is bright and zesty, with a citrus core and an herbal background that gives it some structure. The finish has a slight bitterness that makes it more useful as a mixer than something drunk straight. Mixed with tonic and ice it performs reasonably well in a G&T format, though experienced gin drinkers will notice the absence of alcohol burn. It's best treated as a mixer ingredient rather than a spirit to sip. Customer opinions vary: some find it genuinely gin-like; others find the sweetness level too prominent. At 0.0% ABV it's a solid structural choice for mocktail building.

Tasting Notes

Taste

BRIGHT CITRUS LEMON AND ORANGE PEEL HERBAL JUNIPER SLIGHT BITTERNESS ON THE FINISH

Aroma

CITRUS JUNIPER CORIANDER CARDAMOM ORANGE BLOSSOM LAVENDER HIBISCUS

Character

Appearance
CLEAR AND BRILLIANT
Mouthfeel
SMOOTH AND CRISP NO ALCOHOL BURN
Finish
SLIGHTLY BITTER WITH A CITRUS AND HERBAL FADE

Production

botanical infusion and blending, not fermented

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Tasting Notes

Taste

BRIGHT CITRUS LEMON AND ORANGE PEEL HERBAL JUNIPER SLIGHT BITTERNESS ON THE FINISH

Aroma

CITRUS JUNIPER CORIANDER CARDAMOM ORANGE BLOSSOM LAVENDER HIBISCUS

Character

Appearance
CLEAR AND BRILLIANT
Mouthfeel
SMOOTH AND CRISP NO ALCOHOL BURN
Finish
SLIGHTLY BITTER WITH A CITRUS AND HERBAL FADE

Production

botanical infusion and blending, not fermented