NEW YORK - CuisineWire -- Two unlikely distillers from New York City are shaking up the spirits world — literally. What started as a late-night ritual between two friends has grown into Saints Gin, a citrus-forward, spice-laced gin that's as smooth neat as it is mixed — and now, it's going public via crowdfunding.

"We had no business being in the alcohol industry," says co-founder Matthew. "We're two weekend warriors who just loved the nightlife — and wanted to make a gin that kept the vibes high and the hangovers low."

Saints Gin was born in a New York kitchen, where Matthew and Craig, both self-taught distillers, experimented with custom blends inspired by their go-to drink: gin, OJ, and cranberry. The feedback was instant — friends, bartenders, even strangers wanted to know what they were drinking.

From underground parties to art shows to pop-ups across the city, Saints Gin has become a whispered favorite. Now, with restaurants and bars already asking for placements, the duo is inviting the public to get in on the ground floor.

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The Difference? It's All in the Flavor.
Saints Gin brings the energy of NYC to every pour. It's citrus-forward with a sweet-spice finish — built to be sipped straight or mixed. No burn. No harsh aftertaste. Just clean, balanced character.

"We'd go to Diageo events and realize quickly — most of these folks either came from the industry or had deep pockets," says Craig. "We've got the opposite — no traditional background, but real demand already. People are asking for us before we're even officially on shelves."

Now, the duo is crowdfunding their next chapter — inviting people to back not just a bottle, but a movement: authentic, creative, Black-owned, NYC-rooted spirits.

Support Saints Gin and be part of the story.
Crowdfunding campaign: www.tinyurl.com/saintskick
Instagram: @SaintsGin
Website: www.saintsgin.com
Press kit & samples available upon request.