From Sparrow’s gin list, Astraea Ocean is a coastal, savory take on gin from Seattle’s Astraea ($13 by the pour, or $19.50 for a larger pour).
About Astraea Ocean
Astraea is a Seattle gin brand founded by master distiller Danielle Leavell, who returned to the Pacific Northwest to craft botanical spirits that capture a sense of place. The lineup is distilled in the traditional London Dry style using certified organic botanicals. Ocean is the brand’s coastal expression, capturing the spirit of the Pacific that rages off the Washington coast by working sustainably sourced seaweed into the core botanical mix. Like the rest of the range, it is distilled with certified organic botanicals, and the seaweed gives it a sense of place you can actually taste. It is a distinctive, thoughtfully made gin that feels right at home on the Eastside.
Tasting Notes
Ocean carries a gentle saline, coastal character layered over the clean botanical base that runs through the Astraea range. The seaweed lends a subtle briny, savory edge while juniper and the supporting botanicals keep it balanced and bright. It is a gin with a real point of view, distinctive without losing the crisp, mixable quality you want.
What to Pair It With
A gin with sea-spray character loves seafood. From the Sparrow dinner menu, pair it with Fresh Oysters, Scallops & Prosciutto, or the Tuna Tartare, or shake it into a savory martini. Enjoy it in our 21+ lounge, and remember our daily happy hour from 3 to 5 PM takes $3 off well drinks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Astraea Ocean different?
Astraea Ocean is a coastal gin from Seattle’s Astraea brand that blends sustainably sourced seaweed into its botanicals, giving it a subtle saline, savory character.
How much is a pour of Astraea Ocean at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland, Astraea Ocean is $13 by the pour, or $19.50 for a larger pour.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near sibling gins like Astraea Mist and The Botanist. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come taste it.