Project Sweet n' Salty

THE DISTILLER'S EDITION 2026

For the first time, told in two acts.
  • Funky
  • Different
  • Uncannily Delicious
  • Distiller's Edition 2026
  • Funky
  • Different
  • Uncannily Delicious
  • Distiller's Edition 2026
  • Funky
  • Different
  • Uncannily Delicious
  • Distiller's Edition 2026

The Cinema Edition - Sweet n' Salty Bundle

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€99,99
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OFFICIAL LAUNCH: 13. SEPTEMBER

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Das ist enthalten:

  • 1x Illusionist Distiller’s Edition 2026 Sweet (50cl | 45% Vol.)
  • 1x Illusionist Distiller’s Edition 2026 Salty (50cl | 45% Vol.)
  • Ein kuratiertes Rezeptheft, detaillierte Tasting Notes und eine 3D-Brille, die das 3D-Artwork der Flasche zum Leben erweckt.

At the kiosk of every theater lies a choice that defines the evening. It is a minor, beautifully trivial debate that has played out for generations. Sweet or salty?

Rather than side with one classic protagonist, our master distiller chose to write a script where both could coexist. Each expression is built on the crisp, Mediterranean botanical base of our signature Dry Gin, layered with a distinct baseline of toasted popcorn.

Flavour? Funky. Different. Uncannily delicious.
  • The Sweet edition is guided by the nostalgic warmth of buttery popcorn and caramelised brown sugar. A delicate ribbon of Madagascar vanilla bean weaves through the botanicals, creating a smooth, beautifully balanced gin unlike anything you've experienced before.
  • The Salty edition delivers a rich, savoury depth. It coats the palate with a sophisticated wave of brown butter and fine sea salt, before opening up into the fragrant, nutty warmth of roasted almonds.

How to enjoy?

Dive into our tailored cocktail recipes further down the page.

Only 1.234 bundles. Like a rare film print or a live theatrical performance, the Distiller’s Edition is bound by time. Once the bottles are filled, the vault is closed. There are no sequels, no extended cuts, and no second chances. It is a moment captured in a single take, meant to be enjoyed before the movie transitions to the credits.

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THE RETURN TO THE BIG SCREEN

This year, we flipped the script. Stepping away from folklore and distant regions, our master distiller chased the legends to a different kind of stage: the cinema. Yet, we didn't bottle the special effects on the screen, instead we looked to the kiosk, focusing on the oldest, most fiercely debated question in theatre history. Sweet or salty popcorn? Realising that like any great cinematic pairing, one cannot truly exist without its rival, we captured both sides of the coin.

For years, streaming platforms flooded our homes with a thin yet voluminous stream of content, pulling audiences apart across a thousand isolated screens. But recently, a beautiful defiance happened. Directors started reclaiming the grand canvas, exclusively and deliberately, for the stories that demand it. Whether experiencing the grand scale of Dune or the sweeping storytelling of The Odyssey, we are collectively remembering the unique power of a shared theatre experience.

That communal magic, the collective anticipation before the opening credits, is where the Illusionist belongs.
THE SWEET EDITION // 12 signature botanicals of the Illusionist Dry Gin (Juniper, Rosemary, Chamomile, Lavender, Cranberries, Mace, Coriander, Cardamom, Lemongrass, plus fresh Grapefruit, Orange, and Lemon zests) masterfully blended with hero notes of Madagascar vanilla, caramelized brown sugar, and butter toffee.

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Thank you for being a part of our journey. To show our appreciation, enjoy a €10 discount when you pre-order the Sweet Edition today.

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The Sentinel Espresso Rumtini RTD

€14,90

Team Salty

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Thank you for being a part of our journey. To show our appreciation, enjoy a €10 discount when you pre-order the Salty Edition today.

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The Sentinel Espresso Rumtini RTD

€14,90
THE SALTY EDITION // 12 signature botanicals of the Illusionist Dry Gin (Juniper, Rosemary, Chamomile, Lavender, Cranberries, Mace, Coriander, Cardamom, Lemongrass, plus fresh Grapefruit, Orange, and Lemon zests) masterfully blended with hero notes of toasted butter, laced with sea salt and slow-roasted almonds to perfectly replicate the savoury warmth of a fresh bucket of cinema popcorn.

SWEET

12 Signature Botanicals des Illusionist Dry Gin, meisterhaft verwoben mit Hero-Notes aus Madagaskar-Vanille, karamellisiertem braunem Zucker und Butter-Toffee.

The Sentinel Espresso Rumtini RTD The Sentinel Espresso Rumtini RTD

The Sentinel Espresso Rumtini RTD

€14,90

SALTY

12 Signature Botanicals des Illusionist Dry Gin, meisterhaft verwoben mit Hero-Notes aus gerösteter Butter, verfeinert mit Meersalz und gerösteten Mandeln.

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The Sentinel Espresso Rumtini RTD

€14,90

IT'S FUNKY. IT'S DIFFERENT. BUT IT'S UNCANNILY DELICIOUS.

To combine the crisp, botanical character of a premium dry gin with the warm, toasted notes of cinema popcorn is undeniably a bold choice. But that is exactly why the Distiller’s Edition exists.
HERO FLAVOURS 2026

The Core Botanicals

12 signature botanicals of the Illusionist Dry Gin that set the foundations of our distiller's edition series.

Juniper, Rosemary, Chamomile, Lavender, Cranberries, Mace, Coriander, Cardamom, Lemongrass, plus fresh Grapefruit, Orange, and Lemon zests

Sweet Edition Heroes

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.

Salty Edition Heroes

Popcorn, Toasted Butter, Sea Salt, Roasted Almonds

Aroma: Toasted cinema popcorn, roasted almonds, and a delicate hint of warm, savoury pastry.

Palate: Familiar, comforting warmth lingers on your tongue alongside the roasted almonds, held together beautifully by the clean, luxurious, and distinctive signature Illusionist Dry Gin base.

Finish: Complex and brilliantly dry, with lingering notes of salted nuts and a clean, savoury-juniper crispness.

Crafted to Surprise. Distilled to Remember.

Every year, we use the Distiller's Edition to push the boundaries of our craft, challenging the conventional to create something genuinely original.

While the combination might surprise you at first, the result on the palate is seamless, striking, and uncannily delicious. More than just a unique flavour profile, it is a trip down memory lane. It captures the very essence of a night at the theatre: the anticipation, the shared atmosphere, and the timeless ritual of getting snacks at the kiosk.

It is gin, reimagined for the curious palate.

Sweet / Salty

This year, the script was flipped. Stepping away from folklore and distant regions, our master distiller chased the legends to a different kind of stage: the cinema.

Yet, we didn't bottle the special effects on the screen, instead we looked to the kiosk, focusing on the oldest, most fiercely debated question in theatre history. Sweet or salty popcorn? Realising that like any great cinematic pairing, one cannot truly exist without its rival, we captured both sides of the coin.

SHOP ALL
Popcorn // Toasted Butter // Sea Salt // Roasted Almonds
Popcorn // Toasted Butter // Sea Salt // Roasted Almonds
Popcorn // Madagascar Vanilla // Caramelised Brown Sugar
Popcorn // Madagascar Vanilla // Caramelised Brown Sugar
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RECIPES

The Golden Ticket Sweet

Ingredients:

  • 50ml Illusionist Distiller’s Edition 2026 SWEET
  • Premium Tonic Water
  • Optional: Popping candy (e.g. Pop Rocks or "Knister-Granulat") for glass rim

Method:

Run a fresh lemon wedge along half the rim of a highball glass. Dip the wet edge into a shallow plate of the popping candy for a special crackling experience. Fill a highball glass with large ice cubes. Add the gin, top-up with tonic water.

Garnish: An orange zest or a vanilla stick.

Pairs well with: Hazelnut Mannerschnitten or Eiskonfekt.

The Water of Life Salty

Ingredients:

  • 60ml Illusionist Distiller’s Edition 2026 SALTY
  • 15ml Dry Vermouth (e.g. Belsazar or Dolin)
  • A dash of Orange Bitters (e.g. Angostura)

Method:

Combine ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir for 30 seconds until well-chilled. Strain into a martini glass.

Garnish: Rosemary sprig

Pairs Well With: Roasted peanuts, smoked almonds, or plain salted popcorn.

First Encounter Sweet

Ingredients:

  • 50ml Illusionist Distiller’s Edition 2026 SWEET
  • 80ml Oatly Popcorn Edition
  • 10ml Maple Syrup
  • Pinch of sea salt

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 chilled coupe or tumbler glass.

Garnish: Dust with a pinch of cocoa powder or float two pieces of sweet popcorn on the foam.

Pairs well with: Dark chocolate or fresh sweet n’ salty popcorn!

Doomsday Salty

Ingredients:

  • 50ml Illusionist Distiller’s Edition 2026 SALTY
  • 25ml Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 15ml Simple Syrup
  • 2 dashes of Jalapeño Brine

Method:

Combine all ingredients with ice in shaker. Shake 15 seconds until well-chilled. Strain into a tumbler over a large ice cube.

Garnish: Pickled jalapeño.

Pairs Well With: Cheddar cheese & nachos.

Rainbow Road Sweet

Ingredients:

  • 35ml Illusionist Distiller’s Edition 2026 SWEET
  • 15ml Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 10ml Peach Syrup
  • Prosecco or Sparkling Wine

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: A lemon zest.

Pairs well with: Chocolate-covered foam bananas (Schokobananen).

Cyclops Eye Salty

Ingredients:

  • 50ml Illusionist Distiller’s Edition 2026 SALTY
  • 15ml Fresh Lime Juice
  • Ginger Beer
  • A pinch of activated charcoal

Method:

Combine the gin, lime juice, and activated charcoal with ice in a shaker. Shake until well-chilled. Strain into a tumbler filled with crushed ice and top-up with ginger beer to taste.

Garnish: Black sea salt rim and a quail egg on a skewer (for the eye).

Pairs Well With: Freshly baked pretzels with salt.

The Distiller's Edition Legacy

BEGINN EINER ÄRA

FEIGE | MATE | HIBISKUS | KAFFIR LIMETTE

ENTDECKEN

THE NORDIC NINETEEN

ISLANDSMOOS | MÄDESÜß | FICHTENSPROSSEN

ENTDECKEN

LE JARDIN SECRET

VERBENE | LAVENDEL | KALMUSWURZEL

ENTDECKEN

THE WILD WEST

KAKTUSFEIGE | ALOE | BOURBON

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