Hyke

HYKE Gin a sustainable grape gin, made in Sussex, England, using what is left over from bunches of table grapes being trimmed to fit into standard sized supermarket punnets.

These grapes are distilled to create a smooth grape spirit, before being expertly blended with grain spirit, and steeped with botanicals inspired by the grapes’ global origins, including coriander, myrrh and rooibos. All of which give this IWSC Gold Medal winning gin its one-of-a-kind flavour.

HYKE a journey worth sharing.

To produce HYKE, we created an ingenious solution that makes use of left over table grapes from bunches of grapes being trimmed to fit into standard sized supermarket punnets, turning them into a rich, full-bodied gin.

It’s bold, award-winning flavour profile is created by a unique botanical recipe which is directly inspired by the grapes’ origins from up to 14 different countries.

Many of Britain's table grapes are imported from countries like Egypt, South Africa, and Chile. During the packing process grapes are cut, trimmed, and separated to fit into punnets, leaving behind thousands of tonnes of loose grapes that can no longer be sold as “fresh”.

Foxhole Spirits and fruit importer Richard Hochfeld Ltd thought these grapes could be reinvented in a different, more delicious way. Together, we came up with an ingenious solution that turns these left over grapes into HYKE Gin.

Presented in a modern take on the traditional gin bottle, and patterned with designs inspired by traditional African fabrics, HYKE is the perfect addition to every connoisseur's collection, and also makes a great gift for friends and loved ones.

Sustainability: Reclaim, Repurpose, Reimagine

We make our gin using sustainably-sourced left over grapes generated by other businesses. We believe it’s the right thing to do – and research shows the most sustainable thing to do with produce not going to be eaten is make something new with it. But mostly because it brings you incomparable spirits with character, qualities and flavours as unique as their backstory.

Reclaim

In HYKE Gin, we rescue left over table grapes that have been shipped in from around the world by UK supermarkets. Visually, they can be below the standard required for customers, or just the excess trimmed from bunches of grapes being packed into standard sized supermarket punnets.As well as helping to reduce food waste, we’re also avoiding specially-grown, single-purpose materials used in conventional spirits, which require land, energy and other resources to produce. Two environmental footprints reduced in one go - a true win-win.

Repurpose

Every year, the supermarket supply chain generates millions of perfectly good left over grapes that end up not being consumed or simply wasted.

To us, this always seemed a tragic loss. So we’ve done something about it. We take these precious resources and use them to make the base spirit for HYKE Gin.

It’s this lively grape spirit that gives HYKE Gin its unique character, which is brought fully and gloriously to life by our botanicals.

Reimagine

Using our reclaimed ingredients, we make HYKE that is objectively better than those made from specially-grown, and we’ve got the international awards to prove it. But we’re also aiming to make a difference.

We’re one company. We can’t change the world; and we’re not trying to. It’s minds and perceptions we’re after. The idea of the circular economy is gaining traction everywhere from fashion to car manufacturing. In our own small way, we’re promoting it in the drinks industry – and as a customer, you’re directly supporting that effort. In its first two years, for example, HYKE Gin kept more than 5.2 million grapes from being wasted. It’s not the complete answer; but it’s a start. And when you pour a HYKE G&T, you can be confident you’ve chosen not just a genuinely great product, but also a truly good one.

How to Enjoy

i) HYKE Gin & Tonic

A HYKE G&T is not your average G&T. Its unique botanical recipe makes it citrussy, floral and delicately spiced. Garnish with lemon and a sprig thyme to bring out all of those delectable notes.

Ingredients

50ml HYKE Gin, Tonic Water, Lemon Slice, Fresh Thyme Sprig

Method

Fill a glass with ice cubes, pour in 50ml of HYKE Gin and top up with chilled tonic water. Garnish with a slice of lemon and sprig of thyme.

ii) HYKE Gin Spritz

Our signature HYKE Spritz is effervescent and refreshing and so simple to make. Just 4 ingredients plus ice and a garnish for a perfect summertime drink.

Ingredients

35ml HYKE Gin, 20ml Elderflower Cordial, 75ml Sparking Rosé Wine, 50ml Soda Water, Lemon Twist, Fresh Thyme Sprig

Method

Begin by chilling a Copa glass with ice. Fill with ice, add Elderflower Cordial and HYKE Gin. Top up with 75ml Sparking Rosé Wine and 50ml Soda Water. Garnish with Lemon Twist and sprig of thyme

iii) Festive HYKE Martini

Our festive twist on a classic martini uses 2 popular Christmas flavours - sherry and chocolate. Gin and chocolate may sound like an adventurous pairing but the dry earthy chocolate notes of the cacao are perfectly paired against the aromatic botanicals present in HYKE. Once the salty sherry joins the mix, you get an incredibly moreish and smooth martini variation.

Ingredients

60ml HYKE Gin, 15ml Crème de Cacao Blanc, 15ml Amontillado Sherry, Lemon Zest, Green Olive

Method

Begin by chilling a martini glass. Stir down the HYKE Gin, Crème de Cacao Blanc and Amontillado Sherry with ice. Strain into the martini glass, squeeze lemon zest on top and garnish with a green olive.