A myth in the making the pacific northwest is both our home and our muse. We make gins that celebrate the flora of our region , distilled to capture the essence of each wild botanical. Although made in the tradition of London dry , Astraea was forged where the evergreens give way to the rolling meadows , where the jagged mountain ranges drop into the sea. Meet us here, wherever you are.
BOLD AND FRAGRANT, FOREST IS A JOURNEY THROUGH THE CONIFEROUS FORESTS OF THE PNW. JUNIPER FORWARD WITH SWEET, SOFT NOTES OF BALSAM FIR AND GRAPEFRUIT.
90 Proof (ABV 45%)
The Astraea journey starts with passion. A passion for botanicals, a love of this place we call home, devotion to the perfection of craft and for you, our customer, an appreciation of peerless spirits produced through mastery of every part of the process.
To make Astraea spirits, we find the best Pacific Northwest botanicals, and use them in meticulously crafted gins. Our founder, Danielle Leavell, MSc, is one of a handful of female distillers in the US trained in traditional brewing and distilling methods, and it’s her touch that ensures the perfect balance that characterizes Astraea gins.
For all those who choose our products, we welcome you to the experience of Astraea. We invite you to be part of a community – to relish the ritual, to discover something new, and to share Astraea in celebration of life’s special moments, both large and small.
Enjoy!
ASTRAEA FOUNDER
Danielle Leavell, MSC
A long-time devotee of the arts of botanicals and distilling, Danielle was accepted into the prestigious Masters of Science
Brewing and Distilling program at Heriot-Watt University in Scotland, receiving the designation of Master Distiller. She has returned to her home in Seattle to realize her vision: flawlessly crafted botanical spirits that are derived from a sense of time and place. Each Astraea product is a botanical story infused with Danielle’s expertise and enthusiasm. Astraea embodies her belief that a distiller must practice and improve her craft, always seeking perfection.
GIN-CAMPARI
OLD-FASHIONED:
ONE 2-INCH-LONG STRIP OF LEMON ZEST
1 TSP DEMERARA SIMPLE SYRUP
1 TSP CAMPARI
3 DASHES OF GRAPEFRUIT BITTERS
SCANT PINCH OF FINE SEA SALT
2 OZ ASTRAEA FOREST GIN
ICE
In a rocks glass, muddle the lemon zest with the
simple syrup, Campari, grapefruit bitters and sea
salt. Add the gin and a few ice cubes and stir
until well chilled.
Top with more ice and serve right away
FRESH SPRUCE ON THE NOSE
WARM CASSIA THROUGHOUT
SWEET BALSAM FIR ON THE FINISH
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