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Although the Latin translation of Wild Angelica (A. Sylvestris) means ‘Growing in Woodland’ or ‘Of The Forest’, it is more often than not, found growing in damp areas such as...

When we talk about gin and botanicals, the first thing that springs to mind is Juniper as it is THE botanical that defines gin. But there is another botanical that...

There are many different elements to distillery life. The actual craft of producing the gin is the main one that springs to mind. However, once our product is complete, then...

Although other names for Meadowsweet include ’Queen of the meadow’ and ‘Pride of the meadow’ it’s origin relates to its historical use as a sweetening flavour for mead (Meadsweet). Mead...

Sit back, put your feet up and have yourself a lovely relaxing cup of chamomile tea 😋 Or even better, pour yourself a Heartwood gin. For it has Chamomile in...

I’m sure many of us are familiar with the term ‘Blackberrying’ and the strange behaviours that goes with it. You know, that late summer emergence of hedge-hugging folk spotted at...

Respect your elders! We certainly do! With beautifully scented summertime flowers followed by a succession of bountiful berries, the Elder is a favoured plant amongst foragers, nature and nature lovers...

Another fruity element that gives ‘Heartwood of Oak Moor Meadow’ it’s distinctive taste, Rowan berry is a botanical that we were keen to have included in our recipe both for...

Wood Avens is a relatively common hedgerow and woodland herb found throughout Britain, though it often goes unnoticed due to its rather delicate form and its preference to grow in...

Of all the botanicals that can be found in Heartwood of Oak Moor Meadow, this plant is of significant importance for several reasons. Despite the fact that it adds a...

A plant imprinted in many peoples childhood memories, the dandelion is more than “just a weed” it has many benefits for both humans and wildlife alike. Its highly recognisable seed...

It’s not Gin without Juniper! Juniper has been part of the landscape in the UK for 11,000 years, an echo of the last ice age when the glaciers finally retreated. And...

Of the 13 botanicals that are found in Heartwood gin, Oak Bark is the most connected botanical to us and the very starting point for where we are today. Meadow...

Hello! You may have landed here, having purchased one of our 'Passionate Heart' Valentines Cocktail Pouches... so you'll be pleased to know that you're in exactly the right place to...

Review of Day 1 at the ORFC (Oxford Real Farming Conference). 

To Plough, or not to Plough? That is the Question!