Our Next Adventure:

The Merchants Flame

Departing on:
March 2025
Capacity:
125 bottles

Blood Orange & Long Pepper

  • The Merchants Flame is a bold and captivating gin that brings together the bright, zesty notes of blood orange with the warm, complex heat of long pepper. The blood orange delivers a vivid burst of citrus, balancing sweetness with a subtle tang, while the long pepper adds layers of spice—earthy, smoky, and slightly floral.

    This combination creates a gin that is both vibrant and deep, with a warmth that lingers and evolves on the palate. Perfect for those who appreciate a gin with character, The Merchants Flame offers a unique balance of refreshing citrus and smouldering spice.

  • Nose: A bright and zesty aroma of fresh blood orange leaps forward, with underlying hints of sweet citrus peel. Subtle floral and woody spices from long pepper add warmth and intrigue.

    Palate: The initial burst of juicy blood orange delivers vibrant, tangy sweetness, balanced by a rich, earthy spice. Layers of warm, smoky heat from the long pepper emerge, complemented by a soft hint of herbal botanicals. The combination creates a perfectly rounded, bold flavour.

    Finish: Long and lingering, with the citrus tapering into a gentle warmth. The spice grows subtly on the palate, leaving a smouldering, slightly peppery afterglow.

  • Capacity: 200 bottles

    Botanicals:

    • Juniper Berries: The backbone of any gin, providing piney, resinous notes to ground the flavour profile.

    • Coriander Seed: Adds citrusy, slightly spicy undertones that enhance both the blood orange and long pepper.

    • Blood Orange Peel: Provides vibrant citrus sweetness with a hint of tang to brighten the gin.

    • Long Pepper: Contributes a warm, earthy spice with floral and smoky nuances, adding depth and intrigue.

    • Angelica Root: Offers an earthy, herbal base that ties the other flavours together and provides a lingering dryness.

    • Orris Root: Acts as a fixative to bind the aromatic notes and add a subtle floral complexity.

    • Cassia Bark: Brings a soft, warming spice that complements the heat of the long pepper.

    • Lemon Peel: Adds a touch of bright acidity to lift the overall flavour.

    • Cardamom: Delivers a subtle pop of aromatic spice, rounding out the gin’s complexity.

    Bottle Size: 70cl

    ABV: 41%

    Distillated in: Scotland

MERCHANT’S FLAME GIN IGNITES THE SENSES WITH A FUSION OF BLOOD ORANGE AND LONG PEPPER. BRIGHT CITRUS MEETS SMOULDERING SPICE, CREATING A GIN THAT IS REFRESHING AND WARM, BOLD YET BALANCED - A SPIRIT OF TRUE CHARACTER.

At Wildfire Spirit, we’ve ignited the spirit of exploration. Each bottle is an invitation to discover something new, inspired by the ever-changing seasons and crafted passionately. Our Wildfire Gin subscription celebrates bold flavours, creativity, and craftsmanship.

The Merchant’s Flame is a tribute to the fearless traders and adventurers who once journeyed across vast lands, carrying with them the rarest spices and most vibrant flavours. From the winding routes of the Silk Road to the bustling ports of Europe, long pepper was a prized treasure, sought after for its fiery warmth and complex spice.

This gin captures that same sense of discovery. The citrus burst of blood orange blazes a trail, with the long pepper adding warmth and richness. A spirit of contrasts, freshly invigorating yet warming, perfect for those who like to explore new horizons.