Proclamation Gin is a small batch artisanal gin from the Philippines, co-founded by architect Carlo Calma and media personality Cheryl Tiu. Born and raised in the Philippines, they wanted to create something completely Filipino. They chose Sampaguita because it is the Philippines’ national flower, symbolic of day to day life in the Philippines. In 1934, General Frank Murphy declared Sampaguita as the Philippines’ national flower in Proclamation No. 652. This was where the gin’s name was taken. The fragrant flower embodies humility, purity and strength, and these are also symbolic of the distillation process of this gin. The team works closely with women farmers in Central Luzon, who handpick these flowers daily—selecting only the best buds—for this gin. Sampaguita means “sumpa kita” in Filipino which translates to “I promise you.” This is our promise to the women farmers—to continue giving them a source of livelihood. And this gin is our promise to you.
