Nadar Gin 750ML

Nàdar Climate Positive Gin (750ML)

Nàdar Gin is a revolutionary, eco-forward spirit widely recognized as the world's first verifiably climate-positive gin. Produced by Arbikie Distillery—a single-site, field-to-bottle farm and distillery located in Arbroath on the east coast of Scotland—the spirit's name translates directly to "Nature" in Scottish Gaelic.

While conventional gins rely on grain neutral spirits derived from wheat, corn, or barley, Nàdar is distilled entirely from a pea-based spirit. Peas naturally fix nitrogen in the soil, eliminating the need for synthetic nitrogen fertilizers that are standard in industrial grain farming. Developed over five years of scientific research in partnership with Abertay University and the James Hutton Institute, every 700ml/750ml bottle produced yields a net-negative carbon footprint of -1.54 kg of $CO_2e$. This means the production process avoids and offsets more greenhouse gases than it creates, pioneering a massive leap forward in sustainable distilling.

Technical Product Specs

• Size: 750ML Standard Clear Glass Bottle

• ABV/Proof: 43% (86 Proof)

• Gin Style: London Dry-Style Aromatic Citrus (Pea-Base)

• The Base Crop: 100% Estate-Grown Peas

• Core Botanicals: Juniper, Lemongrass, Makrut Lime Leaf, Coriander Seed, Licorice Root

• Distillation Framework: Copper pot still distillation

• Origin: Arbroath (Highland Estate), Scotland

Tasting Notes: Flavor and Aroma Profile

The pea-based base spirit provides a fundamentally different texture and molecular backbone than standard grain distillates, trading sharp ethanol burn for a silky, savory structure.

• Aroma (Nose): Bright, fresh, and distinctly citrus-forward. The bouquet lifts from the glass with a dominant wave of vibrant lemongrass and crushed makrut lime leaves, beautifully supported by secondary top notes of piney juniper, coriander seed, and a faint, sweet whisper of licorice root.

• Palate (Taste): Medium-to-full-bodied, remarkably silky, and refreshing. The entry coats the mouth with an upfront burst of herbal citrus and crisp lime peel. Across the mid-palate, the pea base reveals its identity, introducing a unique, savory green and earthy undertone that gives the spirit a velvety, creamy mouthfeel. Juniper reasserts itself toward the middle without overpowering the botanicals.

• Finish: Long, herbal, and bone-dry. The bright citrus oils wash away cleanly, closing with a trailing signature of lingering lemongrass, a crack of white pepper, and a persistent, savory green crispness.

Service and Mixology Rituals

• The Eco-Conscious Gin & Tonic (The Signature Serve): Because Nàdar possesses a dense, herbal baseline, it easily holds its own against carbonation. Fill a Copa or wide wine glass tightly with hard ice blocks. Add 2 oz of Nàdar Gin and 4 oz of premium, dry tonic water. Stir gently to integrate. Instead of a standard lemon wheel, garnish with a fresh makrut lime leaf or a pea shoot to visually highlight the spirit's botanical architecture.

• The Nàdar Gimlet: Shake 2 oz of Nàdar Gin, 0.75 oz of fresh-squeezed lime juice, and 0.75 oz of simple syrup vigorously with hard ice until a thick frost forms on the shaker. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. The gin's native lemongrass and lime-leaf components fuse seamlessly with the fresh citrus acid.

Food Pairings

Nàdar’s combination of high oil viscosity, intense herbal citrus, and savory legume-driven base spirit makes it an excellent palate cleanser against clean greens and ocean fats.

• Seafood & Raw Bars: An absolute match for raw oysters on the half-shell, smoked salmon rillettes, or light white fish ceviche. The gin's savory, clean profile mirrors the marine brine flawlessly.

• Earthy Appetizers: Pair a glass next to a fresh goat cheese garden salad dressed with vinaigrette, or a warm pea-shoot risotto. The natural green pea notes in the spirit echo the vegetables beautifully.

• Light Poultry: A natural companion to lemon-herb roasted chicken breasts or turkey-and-pesto wraps.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does Nàdar Gin taste like green peas?

No, it does not taste like a bowl of garden peas. The peas are fermented and distilled down to a high-purity neutral alcohol baseline, which strips away the raw, literal vegetable flavor. Instead, the pea architecture manifests as a physical structural asset, lending the gin an incredibly smooth, viscous, and velvety texture on the tongue alongside a very light, pleasingly savory or "green" earthy undertone that isn't found in traditional wheat-based gins.

Is this gin gluten-free?

Yes. Because it is distilled entirely from 100% estate-grown peas rather than traditional cereal grains like wheat, barley, or rye, Nàdar is inherently and completely gluten-free from start to finish.

How should I store this bottle once it is opened?

Thanks to its robust 43% ABV (86 proof) distillation framework, Nàdar is completely shelf-stable and will not spoil or degrade at room temperature. Simply keep the cap sealed tightly and store the bottle upright in a cool home bar cabinet out of direct sunlight to preserve the volatile lemongrass and lime-leaf essential oils over several years.