Only ten bottles — really?

Yes. Ten. Hand-numbered, anniversary-marked. We will not make this recipe again.

New Zealand manuka honey, infused properly into the base spirit. Same for the Persian saffron. The colour is the proof.

How should I open it?

When the occasion deserves it. This isn't a Tuesday-night bottle.

Will it age in the bottle?

It's a stable infused spirit — it won't 'age' like wine, but it'll hold its character for years sealed.

It's the most gifted bottle we've ever made. Wedding, milestone birthday, retirement, anniversary.

1st Anniversary, Manuka and Saffron · 40% Polish moonshine bottle by AK Distillery

10 bottles · Anniversary

Limited Editions

1st Anniversary, Manuka and Saffron

10 bottles only. 1st Anniversary. Never made again.

Ten bottles. One year. Built to be remembered.

ABV: 40%
Format: 700ml
Method: Infused and cold rested, hand numbered, anniversary marked

Pricing

700ml · 40% ABV£59.99

Quick summary

One year of AK Distillery, marked in glass. New Zealand manuka honey and Persian saffron infused into our smoothest base spirit, then rested cold until the colour reads as deep amber. Only 10 bottles exist. Each one is hand numbered, anniversary marked and will never be produced again.

House Character

Built as a true infused spirit rather than a liqueur, with no cream and no syrup-thick body. Naturally dairy free, gluten free and vegan friendly. Marked with the anniversary seal so every bottle is traceable to this single ten bottle release.

Not a liqueur
No creamy body
Dairy free
Gluten free
Vegan friendly
Light to drink

What people expect

The honest reframe.

People expect anniversary releases to be marketing. This is the opposite — ten bottles, real manuka honey, real Persian saffron, hand-numbered, never made again.

What people experience

What it actually tastes like.

Aroma

Warm manuka honey, saffron, candied orange peel, a whisper of beeswax.

Flavour

Rounded and lightly sweet. Honey-forward with saffron warmth and soft floral spice.

Mouthfeel

Golden and silky — honey weight without being syrupy.

Finish

Long, golden, silky. Honey lingers, saffron stays.

Who this is for

If this sounds like you — try a bottle.

✓Serious collectors
✓Milestone gift buyers (40th, 50th, retirement, wedding)
✓Whisky drinkers curious about honeyed spirits
✓AK Distillery long-time supporters
✓Anyone marking a once-in-a-decade occasion

Best ways to enjoy

Pour it like this.

Neat

40ml at room temperature in a small tulip glass. No ice. Sip slowly.

Cocktail

Golden Hour: 30ml · 15ml fresh lemon · top with chilled Champagne in a flute. Saffron-thread garnish.

Mixer

Honey Toddy: 30ml stirred into a small cup of hot water with a slice of lemon.

Over ice

40ml over one clear cube with an orange peel — only if you must add ice.

Food pairings

Real food, not generic suggestions.

Aged hard cheese, comté, mature manchego
Fig and honey tart
Dark honey cake
Salted dark chocolate
Foie gras on toasted brioche

Frequently asked questions

Everything people ask before buying.

Keep exploring

Our limited edition story→Milestone gift bottles→

Hibiscus, Limited Edition

30% · 700ml

Gingerbread, Limited Edition