Pathfinder goes to unusual lengths to build its base. Hempseed is fermented with yeast strains chosen to keep alcohol low while drawing out flavour, then distilled, then macerated with a botanical lineup that reads like an amaro formula: wormwood, angelica root, saffron, sage, orange peel, ginger, and wild-crafted Douglas fir. The finished spirit sits under 0.5% ABV and contains no CBD or THC. The hemp base does something most spirit alternatives can't quite manage - it gives the liquid genuine body and a faint oiliness that feels weighty in the glass. The nose is earthy and herbal, with sarsaparilla and dried sage coming through clearly alongside a bright saffron florality. On the palate the profile turns bittersweet: wormwood drives a clean, structured bitterness, ginger brings warmth, and orange peel cuts through with citrus. Douglas fir adds a resinous undercurrent that keeps things interesting. The finish is dry and lingers, wormwood and citrus peel going the distance. It's a credible amaro-style option with enough personality to work on its own over ice.