Hernö Gin Old World Gin
Hernö · Hernö Gin Distillery
Hernö's Old World bottling strips away the contemporary botanical arms race and doubles down on what gin was always supposed to be: juniper, loud and clear. This is a gin for people who believe the berry should never have to share the spotlight.
Nose
Assertive juniper leads—piney and resinous—with coriander and a floral meadowsweet note just behind. A hint of cassia bark warms the edges, and a subtle citrus peel brightness rounds the bouquet.
Palate
The juniper remains dominant on the palate, supported by a waxy, herbaceous quality and a distinct peppery heat. Angelica root provides an earthy anchor, while lemon zest and a touch of meadowsweet keep the profile from becoming heavy. The texture is oily and full.
Finish
Long and warming with persistent juniper, a lingering pepper tingle, and a dry herbal fade.
- Style
- Old World / Classic London Dry Style
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander, cassia bark, meadowsweet, black pepper, lemon peel, angelica, vanilla, lingonberry
- Base Spirit
- Organic wheat spirit
- Distillation
- Pot distilled in a 250-liter copper still; juniper macerated for 18 hours before distillation
Cocktail Suggestion
Nordic Martini — 2.5 oz Hernö Old World Gin · 0.5 oz dry vermouth · Stir with ice for 30 seconds, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a lemon twist expressed over the surface.
Food Pairing
Gravlax with mustard-dill sauce on dark rye
Jon Hillgren left a career in the restaurant industry to build Sweden's first dedicated gin distillery in the coastal town of Härnösand, where he hand-distills in a custom 250-liter copper pot still named Kierstin.
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