Kelp

New Zealand rimurimu (seaweed) foraged from the Tauranga moana.

“The coast, distilled into structure.”

Botanical Type

Native New Zealand Botanical

Origin

New Zealand coast

Flavour Notes

Saline lift, ocean minerality, savoury depth, coastal freshness

Role in Gin

Adds briny tension, savoury structure, and a subtle maritime character.

About Kelp

Kelp introduces a coastal dimension that few botanicals can replicate. Rather than tasting overtly marine, it often contributes minerality, dryness, and a savoury length that can make a gin feel more angular and atmospheric. It is especially effective when the goal is to evoke shoreline, wind, and salt air rather than sweetness or softness.