ABOUT ARCHIPELAGO SPIRITS

ARC GIN
Botanical & Barrel Reserve

Introducing Full Circle Craft Distillers Co - the first authentic craft distillery in the Philippines. A family-owned and operated distillery with a passion to promote the very best of the Philippines. Matthew & Laurie Westfall and their team produce handcrafted artisanal spirits using time honored traditions and techniques. Their work is a blend of science, alchemy and art. It’s authentic craft at it’s best & the Full Circle distillery is sustainably driven fitting squarely into the Collective’s Spirits portfolio aligning across all three of our key values.

 

Archipelago Botanical Gin

70cl | 45% abv

This is the flagship artisanal Archipelago gin, handcrafted from 28 botanicals, 22 of which are sourced and foraged across the Philippines. A truly delicious citrus-forward flavor profile informed by fresh pomelo, dalandan, calamansi and dayap, anchored on a base of juniper, and rounded with fresh mango and fragrant sampaguita, ylang-ylang and kamia bowers.

Tasting Notes:

Colour: Clear, white
Aroma: Earthy coriander, savoury juniper and pine with a rounding of mango
Palate: Fresh, clean, hints of taste of lemongrass, cinnamon and black pepper, and a finish of juniper and citrus.
Finish: Grapefruit, toasted caramel, a pinch of cinnamon & sweet spice

Master Distiller: Matthew Westfall
Country: Philippines
Awards:
-SIP Awards 2021, California, USA, Platinum
- World Gin Awards 2019, London, UK, Gold

Archipelago Barrel Reserve Gin

70cl | 45% abv

Handcrafted in the Philippines, this gin has been rested in new American oak barrels with a medium long toast. The gentle toasting allows the oak to impart a rich array of aromas and flavours of caramel, brioche and toasted marshmallow, balanced with juniper, citrus and floral notes, to achieve a true sipping gin.

Tasting Notes:

Colour: Gold
Aroma: Pure, Citrus, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Hints Of Spice And Pepper
Palate: Juniper, Citrus, Oak, Vanilla, Polemo And Floral Notes
Finish: Pomelo And Toasted Caramel, Pinch Of Cinnamon And Sweet Spice

Master Distiller: Matthew Westfall
Country: Philippines
Awards:

- ASCOT Awards 2021, USA, Platinum, Best in Category
- SIP Awards 2021, USA, Double Gold