Feragaia

Product of: United Kingdom

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Feragaia (pronounced Fe-ra-guy-a) meaning "wild earth" thanks to a clever mix of Latin and Greek (Fera is Latin for wild and Gaia in Greek mythology means earth) and this alcohol-free beverage is distilled in Scotland, appropriately using "14 land & sea botanicals".

Feragaia is made of 14 botanicals including:
Land: Lemon verbena and blackcurrant leaves.
Sea: Sugar kelp (Saccharina latissima)
Spice: Pink peppercorn

The bottle has a wooden cap and a synthetic cork, and it's worth mentioning that the distillery is committed to sustainability, using recycled materials.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 10/07/2023

Appearance:

Translucent and imbued with a pallid hue of yellow, evoking clarity.

Aroma:

Powerful aroma of earthiness, with hints of roots and herbal notes. It's followed by a wonderful burst of citrus, lemon verbena and lime, and floral notes such as chamomile and hibiscus, with a warming peppery finish.

Taste:

Despite the thicker viscosity in appearance in the glass, it doesn't feel heavy on the palate. It might even seem a bit watery at first, with the citrus flavours taking the lead, followed by chamomile, hints of lemon verbena, zesty citrus, peppercorns, and a distinctive touch of mineral essence, particularly salt and acidity. On the rocks offers a more tamed version of it as the "Wild" whirlwind of flavours mellow. A hint of tea makes its welcoming appearance a fruity finish which pairs well with tonic water.

Aftertaste:

Lingering vestiges of peppercorns and acidity intermingle harmoniously with the enduring essence of lemon verbena and chamomile.

Overall:

Worthy of experimentation with different mixers on a hot day - it works well with tonic water.