The Fibonacci sequence - also known as the Golden Ratio - has long been associated with beauty, balance and perfection in nature. From the spirals of flowers to the structure of great art, music and poetry, the mathematical ratio of 1:1.618 appears again and again as a symbol of harmony.

Chemist-turned-master distiller John Hall was the first to ask the question, why not apply nature's genius to gin distillation?  From his early 20s, Hall always wanted to be a distiller. He had a degree in chemistry and an obsession with flavour. His first tour at a whisky distillery inspired him to pursue his passion. He was fascinated by how intricate processes created complexity in the final liquid. 

Thus Aureus Vita was born - the name meaning 'golden way of life', a liquid over 12 years in the making and then crafted in a pioneering Fibonacci-Hall method, with Hall at the helm, the first new way of distilling in a generation. Each moment of the process uses mathematical harmony in every step - Hall has created a spirit that delivers extraordinary balance and complexity and adheres to the rules of nature itself. So complex is the process that Aureus Vita is only distilled once a year. 

Experiencing Aureus Vita is experiencing something incredibly viscous, rich, deep and layered. Rich in aroma; what stands out is the sequencing of flavour: ten distinct flavours revealed in a sequence, longer and clearer series of notes than found in traditional gins.

John Hall, Founder and Master Distiller of Aureus Vita says,

“ We respect tradition, but we're never constrained by it. There is value in 'the way it's always been done', so we take learnings from the historical masters and methods of our craft. 'What happens if you do things differently?' is our favourite question.”

This Father's Day, gift a gin as exceptional as he is. Aureus Vita blends the precision of mathematics with the artistry of flavour sequencing, unfolding in a journey that delights connoisseurs and intrigues the curious. Versatile, bold, and luxurious, it's the perfect toast to the fathers who have extraordinary taste.

ENDS

How to taste Aureus Vita 

Before tasting Aureus Vita, chill the gin in the fridge for ten minutes, (“cellar temperature”). Use a small wine glass or a tasting glass if you have one that has also been chilled in the fridge. At 61.8% ABV,  cellar temperature is the correct way to meet this gin for the first time. 

Pour 25ml. Restraint is rewarded here. 

Take in the aroma from a distance. Let the aromas come to you rather than going to them. Juniper and walnuts first, then pine and something darker beneath. 

Sip slowly. The strength will announce itself. Let it. The alcohol is the vehicle for everything that follows. 

-Take three long breaths in through the nose drawing the aroma into your nose and mouth. 

-Then take a small sip. Let it coat your tongue and then fall away without even trying to taste it. 

-Take another sip and do the same, maybe holding it slightly longer. 

-Then take a third sip and really let it coat your mouth, discern flavours and sit with the finish. Which will be very long. 

-John Hall, Master Distiller and creator of Aureus Vita says, “The reason I taste Aureus Vita this way - and any other higher ABV spirit in fact - is that if you are not used to this level of alcohol concentration, then perhaps your nose and mouth are not prepared for it. They need to acclimatise to it before you can really draw out the individual flavours.”

Now slow down entirely. You are not looking for a single flavour profile. You are following an unfolding. What follows is unparalleled depth, with ten different flavours unfolding in precise sequence. Pine, citrus, blackcurrant. 

Wait for the finish. It is extraordinarily long. This is what the Fibonacci Hall still brings to the liquid/spirit.

Then make a Martini. Precisely measure 56.5ml Aureus Vita and pour into a cocktail shaker, add 35ml Dry Vermouth, gently add ice, and slowly stir. By adding the gin first before ice means that  you can truly enjoy the sequencing of flavour when you drink, as the botanical oils can slowly unfold rather than be broken harshly. Then strain into a Martini glass that has been stored in the freezer. Now Enjoy a Martini like no other.

Tasting Notes

Nose: A short hit of savoury juniper and walnuts, developing into liquorice and pine, finishing with fresh berries and ginger.

Palate: Earthy yet smooth juniper with hints of pine, evolving through liquorice and cinnamon with touches of peppercorn. The finish opens into a balanced explosion of pine, citrus and berries with a delicate whisper of ginger.

Finish:  Long, dry and layered, with lingering notes of pine, citrus and blackcurrant.

With its 61.8% ABV, Aureus Vita carries remarkably high flavour concentration, making it unusually versatile.

Just 10ml can add depth and complexity to a low-alcohol long drink, while 50ml delivers an exceptionally smooth full-strength cocktail.

This flexibility allows drinkers to tailor their experience - enjoying bold flavour while controlling strength and consumption.