The tiny archipelago of Malta is a place of unrivalled natural beauty; from the iridescent waters of Blue Lagoon to hidden caves and breath-taking cliffs. It is here that our story began. The first of its kind, Islands8 is crafted from eight indigenous botanicals, hand-picked for their fragrant herbal aromas to give our gin a smooth, refreshing taste. The true taste of Malta.
Even as a young man, George, our founder, had a curious mind and a passion for Malta’s rich culture and diverse flavours. Upon visiting well-known distilleries, he had the opportunity to see how the magic was made. An instant passion for gin was ignited and he began researching – hungry for even more knowledge.
One day, serendipity struck when the fragrant aromas of the wild herbs around him gave him an inspired idea to create a gin that incorporated the distinctive botanicals from his native home. Like the alchemists of old, he began experimenting, mixing different herbs and creating various blends before, finally, selecting 8 botanicals that worked perfectly together in symphony. And so, Islands8 was born as a truly distinctive gin, crafted to suit everyone’s tastes.
