Farallon Holy Wood and Cask Gin
Farallon Holy Wood and Cask Gin is a gin unlike any other: a 46% ABV (92 proof), 750mL California gin conditioned for two months in new American oak barrels and infused with Peruvian Palo Santo — "holy wood" — from Coastal Spirits Distilling of coastal California. A gold-medal winner at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 46% ABV / 92 proof (label-confirmed)
- Size: 750mL
- Distillery: Coastal Spirits Distilling, coastal California
- Production: juniper, coriander, and angelica root botanicals; conditioned 2 months in new American oak, then infused with Peruvian Palo Santo
- Awards: Gold, 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Palo Santo Meets New Oak
Palo Santo — the aromatic South American "holy wood" traditionally burned for its sweet sage-vanilla-mint aroma — has no business in a gin. That's exactly why it works. Farallon takes a classic gin base of juniper, coriander, and angelica root, rests it for two months in new American oak barrels, then infuses it with Palo Santo — the bottle itself carries both medallions. The result rewards a neat pour in a way most gins don't, and goes bold in cocktails. Discover more from Farallon and browse our full gin selection.
Tasting Notes
Woody spice with a hint of sweetness — the Palo Santo shows through clearly, sage-vanilla-mint over the juniper base. Smooth and mellow from the oak, with a long, warm finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat, to taste the Palo Santo fully. In cocktails it excels where oak loves company: a bold Negroni or even a Manhattan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palo Santo?
An aromatic South American wood ("holy wood") traditionally burned for its sweet, sage-like vanilla-mint aroma — used here as a gin botanical, the first of its kind.
Is this a barrel-aged gin?
Yes — it rests two months in new American oak barrels ("Cask") before the Palo Santo infusion, making it both a cask gin and a palo-santo gin.
Where is Farallon gin made?
By Coastal Spirits Distilling in coastal California; Farallon takes its name from the Farallon Islands off the California coast.
Taste the most unusual gin on our shelf — order Farallon Holy Wood and Cask Gin online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.