Aoratos Dry Gin is inspired by the world-renowned botanicals that grow in the mountains of Cyprus. It is a distilled expression of the island’s highland ecosystems — aromatic, mineral, and shaped by heat, altitude, and resilient plant life.
Aoratos is a premium small-batch dry gin, handcrafted using 10 organic, locally hand-picked botanicals. It is the first dry gin sourced, produced, distilled, and bottled entirely in Cyprus. Gentle yet complex, Aoratos is selectively distilled with endemic wild juniper berries, locally known as Aoratos, alongside coriander, angelica root, nettle leaves, iron wort, sage, rosemary, and other Cypriot botanicals.
Together, these ingredients form a distinctive and authentic blend — a direct expression of the heart and soul of the Cypriot mountains.
AORATOS DRY GIN
A Cyprus Dry Gin of Layered Complexity
Why Aoratos?
Aoratos is not simply a dry gin made in Cyprus. It is a gin shaped by place. From endemic juniper to sun-dried mountain herbs, it reflects a terroir defined by dry summers, mineral soils, and aromatic intensity.
Technical Profile
Strength: 43% ABV | Distillation Cut:
Heads: 2
Hearts: 3
Tails: 2.5
Key Botanicals
Endemic wild juniper (“Aoratos”) – resinous backbone and structure
Iron wort – mineral depth and subtle bitterness
Sage & rosemary – warmth and aromatic lift
Angelica root & coriander – balance and cohesion
Fresh citrus peel – brightness and tension
Iron wort – mineral depth and subtle bitterness
Sage & rosemary – warmth and aromatic lift
Angelica root & coriander – balance and cohesion
Fresh citrus peel – brightness and tension
Tasting Notes
Nose: Surprisingly warm and fresh. Juniper leads, surrounded by rosemary and the almost musky aroma of sage.
Taste: The opening is smooth and gentle, quickly unfolding into an explosion of warm, almost umami-like flavours from Cypriot botanicals. Fresh citrus harmonises with sun-dried herbs, while juniper integrates seamlessly with the mineral, iron-like character of iron wort. The impression is that of a walk through the mountains on a hot day — feet grounded in mineral soil, senses lifted by warmed herbs and spices.
Finish: Long and hearty. Juniper and iron wort remain on the palate, while citrus slowly recedes into the background, leaving a dry, grounded conclusion.
Taste: The opening is smooth and gentle, quickly unfolding into an explosion of warm, almost umami-like flavours from Cypriot botanicals. Fresh citrus harmonises with sun-dried herbs, while juniper integrates seamlessly with the mineral, iron-like character of iron wort. The impression is that of a walk through the mountains on a hot day — feet grounded in mineral soil, senses lifted by warmed herbs and spices.
Finish: Long and hearty. Juniper and iron wort remain on the palate, while citrus slowly recedes into the background, leaving a dry, grounded conclusion.
Terroir
The character of Aoratos is inseparable from the Cypriot mountains. Dry conditions, intense sunlight, and aromatic wild herbs shape both the botanicals and the spirit, resulting in a gin that is structured, expressive, and deeply rooted in its origin.