Olehna Ginger Golden Turmeric Botanic Spirit

Olehna Ginger Golden Turmeric Botanic Spirit is vibrant, aromatic, and beautifully contemporary — a glowing fusion of ginger heat, turmeric depth, and fresh botanical lift. It’s bold enough to sip neat yet exceptionally versatile in cocktails.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Produced in small batches on Treasure Island in San Francisco, Olehna is crafted by an AAPI family distillery inspired by Polynesian traditions. Fresh ginger root is distilled to capture its natural brightness, while freshly harvested golden turmeric provides color, earthiness, and a warm, grounding spice.
Botanical accents such as citrus peel, herbs, and floral elements layer complexity into the spirit, all supported by a clean cane-based or neutral-grain backbone. Bottled at around 40% ABV, Olehna celebrates the Hawaiian term ʻōlena (turmeric) and is designed to highlight natural ingredients without artificial sweetness.

Critics Reviews

Though formal major-critic scoring is still developing for this modern craft category, industry professionals consistently praise Olehna for its originality and balance. Bartenders and craft-spirits reviewers highlight its vivid ginger-turmeric character, herbaceous freshness, and versatility as a gin alternative in bright, contemporary cocktails.

Tasting Profile

Nose: Fresh ginger spice leaps forward, supported by golden-turmeric earthiness, citrus zest, soft floral hints, and subtle herbaceous tones.
Palate: Lively and warming, with ginger snap heat, turmeric glow, bright citrus peel, lemongrass, and a lightly sweet botanical roundness. Smooth texture with layered flavor.
Finish: Medium-long finish marked by lingering ginger warmth, clean turmeric root, light herbal sweetness, and a dry, gently spicy fade.

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