The Illusionist Distiller's Edition 2026 - Sweet
Popcorn // Madagscar Vanilla // Caramelised Brown Sugar // Mediterranean Botanicals // 500ml // 45% Vol.
Incl. a curated recipe booklet, detailed tasting notes, and a pair of complimentary 3D glasses, designed to bring the bottle’s dimensional artwork to life.
The Cinema Edition - The Sweet n’ Salty Debate
This year, the script was flipped, we chased the legends to a different kind of stage: the cinema. Instead of choosing between the cinema's greatest rivals, sweet or salty popcorn, we bottled both.
The sweet edition is guided by the nostalgic, caramelised warmth of buttery kettle-corn and melted brown sugar. Nuances of velvety Madagascar vanilla bean weave through our signature botanicals. A bold flavour profile that reimagines traditional gin into a confectionery masterpiece.
The Illusionist Distiller's Edition 2026 - Sweet
Sweet Edition - Tasting Notes
Popcorn, Madagscar Vanilla, Caramelised Brown Sugar
Aroma: A nostalgic wave of warm caramel, fresh popcorn, and a rich backdrop of premium Madagascar vanilla.
Palate: Velvet sweetness. Caramelised brown sugar and butter-toffee notes dance alongside the Mediterranean botanical base.
Finish: Smooth, elegant, and long-lasting. A sweet imprint of toasted sugar and vanilla cream.
The Feeling: More than a flavour profile, the Sweet Edition is a deliberate trip down memory lane. The first sip immediately returns you to the comfort of a velvet cinema seat. The anticipation of the trailers, the repetitive rhythm of reaching for the popcorn bucket, and the soft, rich aroma of sweet popcorn. It evokes that classic, lighthearted magic of a night at the theatre; a timeless ritual that still holds its charm today.
Recipes
The Golden Ticket
Wonka Part 2
Ingredients:
- 50ml Illusionist Distiller’s Edition 2026 SWEET
- Premium Tonic Water
- Vanilla Beans
- Optional: add some edible gold flakes for extra glamour.
Method:
Fill a highball glass with large ice cubes. Add the gin, top-up with tonic water.
Garnish: Vanilla stick.
Pairs well with: Salted caramel dark chocolate or salted pecans.
First Encounter
Project Hail Mary
Ingredients:
- 50ml Illusionist Distiller’s Edition 2026 SWEET
- 80ml Oatly Popcorn Edition
- 10ml Maple Syrup
- Pinch of sea salt
- Rock candy on a stick or cocoa powder
Method:
Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice. Shake hard for 15 seconds to build a cold, silky foam. Strain into a smoothie glass or highball glass.
Garnish: Add a stick of rock candy or dust with a pinch of cocoa powder on the foam.
Pairs well with: Toasted marshmellows or Spekulatius.
Rainbow Road
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Ingredients:
- 35ml Illusionist Distiller’s Edition 2026 SWEET
- 15ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- 10ml Peach Syrup
- Prosecco or Sparkling Wine
- Rainbow strips or lemon zest
Method:
Combine the gin, lemon juice, and peach syrup with ice in a shaker. Shake until well-chilled. Strain into a champagne flute and top up with sparkling wine.
Garnish: Rainbow strips or lemon zest
Pairs well with: Sour fruit gummies or fresh raspberries.