Sea Salt

Sea salt is a natural flavour enhancer creating layer and depth to juniper’s diverse range of flavours.

Sea Salt, or Fleur de Sel, is the delicate sea salt traditionally harvested by hand from the surface of coastal salt pans, is increasingly being used by distillers as an additional botanical to add complexity and character to gin. Prized by chefs for its subtle flavour and mineral richness, Fleur de Sel offers a more nuanced contribution than standard sea salt, making it particularly suitable for premium and craft gin production.

When used in carefully controlled quantities, Fleur de Sel does not typically make a gin taste overtly salty. Instead, it acts as a flavour enhancer, helping to elevate and integrate other botanicals within the spirit. Citrus notes often appear brighter and more expressive, while floral, herbal and spice elements can become more pronounced and harmonious. The result is a gin with greater depth, balance and perceived complexity.

Fleur de Sel can also influence texture and mouthfeel, creating a softer, rounder palate and a longer, more satisfying finish. These characteristics make it especially popular in coastal and maritime-inspired gins, where distillers seek to evoke a sense of place and connection to the sea.

As consumers increasingly seek distinctive flavour experiences and locally inspired spirits, Fleur de Sel provides distillers with a versatile tool for adding subtle savoury nuances, enhancing botanical expression and creating a memorable gin that stands apart from more traditional flavour profiles.