Escubac sits somewhere between gin, aquavit, and herbal liqueurs in terms of flavor and style. It’s inspired by an old Tudor recipe that was found for an elixir called Royal Usquebaugh, which originated in England but was later adopted by the French, who renamed it ESCUBAC. The spirit became obsolete in the early 20th century and stayed that way until 2015, when it was revived as a unique, delicious gin-alternative for the modern drinker.