On Scotland’s Isle of Islay, forager Kate Hannett helps shape The Botanist Gin through a deep, seasonal relationship with the land. Working across peat bogs, coastal grasslands, wetlands, and woodlands, she gathers 22 hand-foraged botanicals, including heather, bog myrtle, and meadowsweet, that define the gin’s distinctive flavour. Produced by Bruichladdich Distillery, the spirit reflects a wider philosophy of terroir, sustainability, and biodiversity stewardship. Foraging here is as much about observation as harvesting, with plants carefully monitored and gathered in tune with natural cycles. Together, this approach captures Islay’s ecological richness, translating its landscapes, seasons, and scents into a spirit deeply rooted in place.
There is a growing shift toward intentional travel, where experiences are chosen for depth, presence, and meaning rather than escape. In collaboration with The Botanist Islay Dry Gin, crafted with 22 hand-foraged botanicals at the B Corp certified Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay, Room + Wild presents The All You Need Is Now Guide. Rooted in the philosophy that presence is the ultimate luxury, the guide curates transformative moments across landscapes, from geothermal lagoons and mountain onsens to dark-sky reserves, reforestation projects, and art shaped by place, inviting travelers to engage fully with the world as it is, here and now.
Land, Water, Sky: A Taste of Place with The Botanist Gin explores how landscapes shape our emotions, movements, and sense of belonging. Through Room + Wild’s elemental pillars—land, water, and sky—we discover how place grounds, renews, and inspires us. In collaboration with The Botanist Gin, crafted at B Corp certified Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay, we’ve created cocktails and pairings that capture the spirit of these elements. Infused with 22 hand-foraged botanicals, The Botanist reflects a shared commitment to sustainability, stewardship, and celebrating the beauty of nature through taste and experience.
