Kumquats are the fruits of the Citrus Japonica tree and originate from Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region. Far Reaches uses exquisite Nagami kumquats from China. Only the best fruits, those with the perfect, concentrated bittersweet aroma, are selected for distillation.

Fun fact: With kumquats, it's the opposite of an orange: the fruit's peel is sweet, while the flesh has a subtle bitter note.

Juniper berries (Juniperus Communis) are the unmistakable heart of every gin, and Far Reaches is no exception. The berries used for this gin grow wild in various parts of Europe and are sourced exclusively from Macedonia and Italy for this gin. Their characteristic tartness harmonizes perfectly with the zesty citrus notes and the bittersweet aromas of the other botanicals.

Fun Fact: Although juniper is demonstrably never grew in ancient Egypt, juniper berries were found as precious grave goods in the world-famous tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun.

Quandongs (also known as desert peaches) are the fruit of the Santalum acuminatum tree and are native to the central deserts of Australia. They have a unique peach-like flavor, but with a subtle, tart bitterness. They bring fascinating exoticism to gin, as they are extremely rich in vitamin C and lend a very special depth to the distillate.

Fun Fact: During the filming of Pirates of the Caribbean in Australia, lead actor Johnny Depp was given a jar of homemade quandong jam by the local mayor of the film location.

For this gin, both the wild sarsaparilla berries (Aralia nudicaulis), which grow naturally in the shady forests of North America, and the root of the sarsaparilla vine (Smilax ornata) from the rainforests of Mexico are used. This combination gives Far Reaches its distinctive, bittersweet flavour profile with notes of vanilla and caramel, perfectly complementing the fresh citrus aromas.

Fun Fact: Sarsaparilla has anti-inflammatory properties and was formerly prescribed as a true panacea – for gout, arthritis, rheumatism, depression, and even for lovesickness.

The grains of paradise (Aframomum melegueta) used are sourced from West Africa and are responsible for the spicy finish in Far Reaches' flavor profile. As a member of the ginger family, they lend a peppery pungency to the gin with subtle hints of citrus – the perfect complement to the fresh citrus notes of the kumquats.

Fun Fact: In certain Nigerian cultures, grains of paradise were used in divination customs and spiritual rituals to determine the guilt or innocence of individuals.