Frequently Asked Questions

Herbarium Distillation 29 bottle with glass, ice and lemons at a picnic

What are Herbarium Drinks alcohol-free spirits?
They are alcohol-free distilled botanical spirits created to drink with tonic. They can also be enjoyed with other cocktail mixers or as a base in alcohol-free cocktail recipes.

How are they made?
We use traditional copper pot stills to hand-distil small batches of the highest quality carefully selected botanicals.

Where are they made?
Herbarium is made (and bottled) by us here in the UK - our distillery is based in Suffolk.

What is the nutritional information for Herbarium Drinks alcohol-free spirits?
The nutritional information for Herbarium Drinks is as follows:
per 100ml:
Energy 0kJ/0kcal
Fat 0g of which Saturates 0g
Carbohydrate 0g of which
Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
Salt 0g

Do Herbarium Drinks contain sugar or carbohydrates?
No.

Do they contain sweeteners or artificial flavourings?
No.

What are the ingredients?
Water, natural botanical distillate, acid: citric acid, preservative: potassium sorbate.

Do Herbarium Drinks alcohol-free spirits contain any alcohol?
No. They are 0.0%. We do not use alcohol at any point in our production process.

Are Herbarium Drinks alcohol-free spirits “gin”?
No. To be called gin a drink must have a minimum 37.5% ABV. Herbarium Drinks alcohol-free spirits are completely alcohol free - 0.0%. Although for Distillation 29 Spiced Juniper we use core gin botanicals such as juniper, our drinks have a unique and refreshing taste and should be considered as an alcohol-free alternative to gin.

Are Herbarium Drinks gluten free?
Yes.

Is it suitable for vegans or vegetarians?
Although not certified, Herbarium Drinks are vegetarian and vegan friendly. We don't use any animal derivatives in our production processes.

Are Herbarium Drinks allergen free?
Herbarium Drinks do not contain any of the 14 allergens listed by the EU as major food allergens. These include: cereal including gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, peanuts, soybeans, milk, nuts, celery, mustard, sesame seeds, sulphur dioxide and sulphites, lupin, and molluscs.