Creators of HYKE Gin Launch 'HYKE Gin Very Special'

A New and Luxurious Occasion Gin from Sustainable Brand Foxhole Spirits 

West Sussex, May 27. Foxhole Spirits – producers of extraordinary spirits with remarkable origins – has launched 'HYKE Gin Very Special', its finest and most luxurious Gin created with a sustainable natural material that has been beautifully reimagined. (£36 www.foxholespirits.com)

With its rich, deep colours, subtle embossed textures and glistening copper details, the HYKE Gin Very Special label tells you there's something truly amazing and delicious inside before you even open it.  

In keeping with Foxhole Spirits' mission to utilise natural surplus materials, HYKE Gin Very Special is made using English-grown wine grapes, a by-product of the winemaking industry which is usually just discarded after pressing. 

Its luxurious velvety texture and rich complexity are lent by the English grape spirit, but what brings HYKE Gin Very Special to life is a blend of 19 botanicals including Grapefruit, Earl Grey Tea and Lavender and other more unusual ingredients, such as Lapsang Souchong and Red Sandalwood.  Each one bringing something particular to the full-on flavour.

Finally, to every bottle of HYKE Gin Very Special, Foxhole Spirits adds a tiny drop of its very own brandy, aged specially for this purpose in ex-cognac barrels. The effect is transformative: in that instant, all the layers of flavour come together in perfect balance. 

A Gin for savouring, cocktails, celebrations and gifting

The sustainably-sourced grape spirit, original botanical recipe, an ABV of 42% and the subtle finishing touch of brandy, give HYKE Gin Very Special its intricately layered taste and elegant complexity; making it ideally suited to savouring, cocktails, celebrations and gifting.   

HYKE Gin Very Special Signature Cocktails 

Three delicious signature cocktails which are easy to make at home and showcase the unique characteristics of this luxurious new spirit.

• Very Special Gin & Tonic with lemon & sage garnish – Lemon lifts the sweet citrus botanicals, whilst sage emphasises the savoury complexities from the grape spirit and earthy botanicals.
• Very Special Gin Spritz – A fresh and lively Spritz, with brewed Earl Grey Tea enhancing the botanical whilst the jam adds fruit and sweetness to the rich complexities of HYKE Gin Very Special 
• Very Special Gin Old Fashioned – A take on the Old Fashioned using Gin instead of whisky. HYKE Gin Very Special lends itself perfectly to this cocktail with its savoury, earth notes and sweet citrus botanicals balancing with the bitters.

Co-founder and MD of Foxhole Spirits James Oag-Cooper comments: “The launch of HYKE Gin Very Special is an incredibly important step for us. We set out to prove that in our hands, surplus produce can make finer spirits than specially grown, single-purpose materials and now after three award-winning releases; we are ever more confident in our mission. 

In the last few years, we have learnt a lot about different production techniques, botanicals, and presentation. HYKE Gin Very Special brings all this learning and expertise together. We believe we have reached 'peak gin' here; it's rich on the palate with a depth of flavour and complexity our customers will be delighted with.” 

HYKE Gin Very Special will be available alongside HYKE Gin which is made with surplus table grapes from the supermarket supply chain. To date, Foxhole Spirits has reclaimed and reimagined over 6,3 million, to make its' IWSC Gold award-winning, bright, citrussy gin.  

Notes to editors: 

HYKE Gin Very Special is available to purchase at www.foxholespirits.com (70cl - £36)   

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Full Botanical List

English Grape Spirit, Juniper, Coriander Seed, Angelica Root, Orris Root, Liquorice Root, Black Pepper, Cubeb, Ginger, Dried Lemon Peel, Sambrani, Earl Grey, Lapsang Souchong, Red Sandalwood, Angelica Seed, Grapefruit Peel, Lemon Peel, Lavender, Chamomile, Timur Pepper.

Tasting Note

Rich, elegant and refined, a complex and concentrated gin with dark fruit notes and bright citrus, leading into woody florals and aromatic flavours. Velvet texture and balanced lingering finish. Press enquiries: Donna Amato, Marketing & Communications, Foxhole Spirits,

• E: donna@foxholespirits.com T: +44 (0) 7950 411747

 Sales enquiries: sales@foxholespirits.com

About Foxhole Spirits

Foxhole Spirits makes award-winning, luxurious spirits using sustainably-sourced, natural surplus materials generated by other businesses. This unique approach creates incomparable products with character, qualities, and flavours as unique as their backstory. www.foxholespirits.com