The Basalt Distillery

Created a stone’s throw from the Giant’s Causeway, Giants Basalt Rock Gin is the epitome of controlled chaos. We take basalt purified water from our 600ft well, use the most advanced distilling technology and apply molecular-level precision to create an unparalleled three-dimensional gin. At Giants, we respect the things we can’t control, while going above and beyond to harness the power of the things we can.

Basalt Distillery represents a departure from traditional craft distilling with an emphasis on the latest sustainable process, cutting edge technology and an unrivalled focus on precision. The distillery was established in 2020 by James Richardson and Martha Garbe who both have a background in chemical engineering. The dramatic basalt coastline of Northern Ireland inspired their first product, Giants Basalt Rock Gin that launched in July 2022.

Giants Basalt Rock Gin is forged just a stone’s throw from one of the world’s most captivating geological wonders: The Giant’s Causeway. The basalt rock beneath the distillery provides a natural filter for the water in their own 600ft borehole, imparting millions of years of disruptive volcanic activity into every drop of gin they make. Giants Basalt Rock Gin is created using a precise recipe of botanicals, designed to capture the spirit of our volcanic coastal geology - the epitome of controlled chaos..

Inside the distillery itself, state-of-the-art technology delivers energy efficiency and ultimate precision. Every microsecond, milligram and millilitre are meticulously measured for maximum quality – achieving liquid perfection in every bottle.

It's the careful collaboration of the wonders of nature, leading-edge technology and human effort that allows them to create their gin. Respecting the things they can't control; they go above and beyond to harness the power of the things they can.