Certified organic wheat, regenerative farming and a supply chain rooted entirely in Idaho. Farmer’s Gin puts its base ingredient, organically grown wheat, in the spotlight, alongside an updated recipe now available worldwide at 46.7% ABV.
Farmer’s Gin and the Story Behind Its Organic Spirit
To understand a gin, sometimes it pays to leave the bar and head to the fields where its base spirit begins. For Farmer’s Gin, that journey leads to Buhl, Idaho, where third-generation farmer Tim Cornie and his team grow the wheat used to produce the alcohol at their family-owned farm, 1,000 Springs Mill.
The botanicals come later. First comes soil fertility, crop rotation and reduced tillage. The wheat has earned Regenerative Organic Certified status from the Regenerative Organic Alliance, whose standards build on organic certification with requirements covering soil health, animal welfare and fair working conditions.
Regenerative Farming: What Happens in the Fields
For Cornie’s operation, every term carries weight. Regenerative farming takes on a tangible meaning through the practices adopted at 1,000 Springs Mill, where the focus is on improving soil health, encouraging biodiversity and increasing water retention, including by eliminating synthetic pesticides. These commitments demand consistency and a long-term perspective.
Traceability is equally important, allowing the grain to be followed through every stage of production. The wheat is milled locally before traveling to Distilled Resources, Inc. in Rigby, the first distillery in the United States to receive USDA organic certification. Here, the grain is fermented and distilled using water from the Snake River aquifer. The result is a fully traceable process, from grain to bottle, with no need to source neutral alcohol from outside suppliers.
Farmer’s Gin: A Spirit With Character
Farmer’s Gin draws much of its character from botanicals including juniper, elderflower, lemongrass, coriander, rosebuds, angelica root, orange and lime. Together, they create a fresh, balanced profile with a smooth, clean palate, equally suited to two enduring classics: the Martini and the Gimlet.
In 2026, the recipe was revised to bring the American and international expressions together under a single formulation. Hemp seeds, previously used in the U.S. version, were removed, while the alcohol content was standardized at 46.7% ABV across all markets.
The refresh also extended to the packaging, unveiled in Italy by the Farmer’s Gin team alongside Fine Spirits, the brand’s exclusive Italian distributor. The presentation took place at Relais Poggio ai Santi in San Vincenzo, Tuscany, selected for its commitment to organic farming and biodiversity conservation, values closely aligned with the brand’s philosophy.
Guests experienced that connection firsthand, gathering botanicals before heading to the bar to explore new combinations and discover further dimensions of Farmer’s Gin.
Images courtesy of Farmer’s Gin
Article produced in partnership with Fine Spirits
