Gin

Country: UK
Alcohol: 43.8%
Fresh cut Spanish & Italian Pink Grapefruit shines in this vibrant and zesty gin. Perfect for a G&T in the sun, or for a citrussy twist on a classic cocktail.

Winner of the Vancouver International Spirits Competition, 2016. One of London’s Best Gins, Time Out 2016.

Country: UK
Alcohol: 40%
Made with real Christmas Puddings, steamed for 8 hours to Ian’s Great Aunt Nellie’s Victorian recipe, as hand written in her cookbook and printed on the inside of the back label of this gin. A rich ‘cakey’ mouthfeel, candied peel and raisins are at the forefront of this gin, which might be taken as a shot from the freezer instead of Christmas Pudding, lengthened with a dash of tonic, or mixed into any festive cocktail. The ultimate Christmas present!

Country: UK
Alcohol: 28.8%
An original English classic, made with organic sloes, rested in Sacred Gin for two and a half years (a very long time!), before being dosed with an extra kick of juniper right before bottling. Rich and fruity, with an unusual Juniper-piney backbone, this is perfect with sparkling wine, or in a hip flask.

Country: UK/DE
Alcohol: 40%
This in has been Michael Korkia’s own creation using London Hill Dry Gin as a base. This gin spent 3.5 months in a freshly charred oak barrel, which took the edges off the original gin and infused wit with slight amber colour and pleasant woody and smoky notes. In addition 2 types of black olives (from Italy and Morocco) have been added to the maturation process, which gave the drink a prominent notes of salt and olives along with hint of bitterness. This gin works perfectly as a gin and tonic when mixed with an Original Aqua Monaco tonic. Perfect for those lovers of sweet and salty and olive lovers out there.

Country: Germany
Alcohol: 40%

When the Cologne-based gin manufacturer GINSANITY launched a winter gin in 2017, nobody knew the word mulled gin. Now the hot drink is the premium alternative to mulled wine at the Christmas markets. Because the! GINSANITY “Gluhgin” is a high-quality spirit with 40% vol. No artificial flavors or colors. “Of the! “Gluhgin” is made with completely natural ingredients and the Cologne-based production’s internationally award-winning Premium Dry Gin.

Dagmar Frangenberg, owner of GINSANITY, came up with the idea of ​​storing and bottling her premium dry gin after distillation with winter fruits and spices in 2017 and was the first in Germany to do so with her distillery. It contains pomegranate seeds, orange peel, cinnamon, vanilla beans and star anise and, infused with warm apple juice as a mulled gin, is ideal for outdoor events such as Christmas markets, hotel rooftops or receptions in winter.

Country: UK/DE
Alcohol: 40%
This in has been Michael Korkia’s own creation using Greenalls London Dry Gin as a base. This gin used a loose leaf Lapsang tea from the local tea shop, Teesaloniki. The infusion and filtration has been done straight in the bar. The resulting gin does rtain key London Dry Gin qualities and slight harshness of Greenalls, but also adds the smoky and rich taste of Lapsang Tea. This combination is perfect for smoky flavour lovers out there, especially when mixed Dr. Polidory original tonic water or with extra dry Aqua Monaco tonic water for a crisp kick.

Country: Denmark
Alcohol: 40%

Geranium Gin is a premium London Dry Gin with a unique blend of botanicals that ensure a balanced and harmonious flavour profile. Its smooth taste with notes of juniper berries, citrus and a hint of spice, as well as its refreshing aroma make it perfect to drink neat or mix into your favourite cocktail. Made in Denmark with exceptional quality, Geranium Gin has won numerous awards including “Best Gin in the World” at the International Wine and Spirit Competition in 2009.

Country: USA
Alcohol: 42%

“I’ve tried every gin on the planet and Aviation is, hands down, the best.
Also, I don’t recommend trying every gin on the planet. Stick with this one.”
– Ryan Reynolds

The Aviation Gin is labeled as “American Dry Gin”, meaning that the flavor profile is less associated with juniper flavor. Seven botanicals are used in its production: juniper, lavender, sweet and bitter orange peel, cardamom, coriander, Indian sarsaparilla and anise. The gin is distilled twice. The gin was named after a classic cocktail called Aviation. In 2018, actor Ryan Reynolds acquired a stake in the brand.

This is one of the best balanced gins out there. Very tasty when sipping pure at room temperature, but does wonders in combination with Dr. Polidori tonic water or in combination with Aqua Monaco Extra Dry for real gin lovers.

Country: UK
Alcohol: 43.3%
Bathtub Gin has a slight golden/umber tinge to it, something close to the color of cedar planks. The nose is heavy with juniper, cinnamon and cardamom; orange oil adds a touch if citrusy depth. Overall, the nose is quite heavy.
The palate builds quietly, with cinnamon, orange and juniper culminating all at once. As they fade, fresh cracked juniper berry gives way to notes of forest and clove. The finish is quite long with cinnamon and orange again dominating.
Very smooth spirit overall, but heavy on the spices and herbs. In cold compounded gins, you definitely get a side of common ingredients like cinnamon that you don’t always pick up when they are distilled. For example, the cinnamon in here rather than the high notes of freshly ground and the prickly sting of distant cinnamon-like spice, you almost get a more literal fresh-ground-cinnamon note in here.

We recommend Bathtub pure or paired with either Thomas Henry Dry or Aqua Monaco Extra Dry with slice of cucumber.

Country: Italy
Alcohol: 45%
The exciting Del Professore Gin Crocodile is a juniper spirit that aims to revive a bygone era. It does not embody the well-known London Dry Gin, but the Old Tom Gin, which was popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. This means that while it also focuses on the juniper berries, it is less dry. The subtle sweetness predestines the Del Professore Gin Crocodile with the authentic character for mixing certain long drinks and cocktails such as Tom Collins. The promising gin from Italy easily stands up to the better-known bottlings from England. It was made with great attention to detail by the Antica Distilleria Quaglia. As an Italian gin, it is rare and particularly appeals to connoisseurs looking for variety.
In terms of aroma and taste, the Del Professore Gin Crocodile convinces with a natural, traditional pleasure. A gentle sweetness joins the self-confident personality and good structure. Round, rich and balanced, Old Tom Gin from the old distillery benefits from a combination of classic and exotic botanicals. Flavoring ingredients include juniper, coriander, citrus, elderflower and Jamaican pepper. The botanicals were allowed to macerate in a distillate obtained from grapes. All in all, the Del Professore Crocodile is robust, rustic and pleasing. Vanilla is joined by a herbal spiciness reminiscent of aniseed.

In 2018, this innovative spirit from the Mediterranean country won silver at “The Gin Masters (The Spirits Business)”.

Country: Germany
Alcohol: 40%
Rammstein Pink Gin is already an eye-catcher with its pink color, but also very aromatic and powerful in taste. The Rammstein band refines the classic gin botanicals juniper, lemongrass, angelica and cardamom with jasmine and strawberry . It is bottled at 40% vol. in the 0.7 liter bottle, the label of which bears the Rammstein lettering and depicts a juniper berry branch.

This Gin is perfect for summer. Goes very well with Fever Tree Original Tonic or as part of our special “Rosenrot” cocktail.

Country: Germany
Alcohol: 40.5%

The interesting Spree Gin Organic shows its local side and honours its production location by, among other things, refining it with real Spreewald cucumbers. The Spreewald cucumber is an icon that joins more classic botanicals for flavouring. The praiseworthy thing about it is that the manufacturer relies on ingredients from cultivation without chemicals and thus takes current consumer expectations into account. According to the manufacturer, the exemplary Spree Gin Organic was certified organic in accordance with the EC organic regulation and is intended to be a liquid declaration of love for the East German metropolis.
In terms of aroma and taste, the cucumbers really stand out next to the juniper berries, so that you are reminded a little of Hendricks Gin. Other botanicals such as lavender blossoms, liquorice root and bitter orange peel (citrus fruits) are added along with spices and herbs. The exciting Spree Gin Organic from Germany was distilled in small batches and bottled by hand. The distillation took place in one of the oldest distilleries in Europe.

Country: Japan
Alcohol: 43%
Roku, synonymous with the number six in Japanese, contains six unique Japanese botanicals. These represent Suntory’s promise to use only the best ingredients, sourced from the best growing areas in Japan. This perfectly balanced gin is created in Japanese craft tradition, with the greatest care and great attention to detail.
The ingredients of Roku Gin are not only of the highest quality, many of them are also uniquely Japanese and are therefore best understood by Japanese masters.

Country: Finalnd
Alcohol: 46.3%
Kyrö Gin (formerly known as Napue) is inspired by wild nature, with four locally foraged botanicals and 13 traditional gin botanicals. Kyrö Gin’s key components are deeply rooted in the very heart of Finnish nature — whenever you want to enjoy the brightness and freshness of Finnish summer, pop open your Kyrö Gin.
In the taste you find: Full bodied herbal flavour, notes of pepper, rye on the tongue. Essential oils of meadowsweet, gentle citrus on the nose.

Country: Latvia
Alcohol: 43.7%

OBDO is a London dry style gin produced and distilled in Latvia, created from classic gin ingredients, inspired by the clean and untouched nature of Latvia. Plants found in northern meadows and forests are used in gin. OBDO distillation uses pure 96% alcohol and 22 different natural plant ingredients, to which only spring water is added after distillation .

Country: Argentina
Alcohol: 40.5%

Renato “Tato” Giovannoni, owner of Bar Florería Atlantico in Buenos Aires, Argentina is the name behind the gin “Principe de los Apóstoles Mate Gin”. His bar regularly receives awards. So the man knows his business.

With the production of the gin, Renato fulfills a small lifelong dream. The Príncipe de los Apóstoles Mate Gin is made by distilling individually macerated solutions with juniper berries, fresh mate leaves, eucalyptus, peperina (from Argentina, similar to mint), coriander seeds and pink grapefruit peel. The Gin comes from the Argentinian mountains, where it is produced in a 200l still pots and bottled individually.

Country: Republic of Ireland
Alcohol: 43%
The secret of success and at the same time what is special about the juniper schnapps can be deciphered from the name: The English term “gun powder” is generally used to describe gunpowder, but what is meant in this case is the so-called Gunpowder Tea, a Chinese tea with an unusual shape to the flakes, which are the main ingredient in flavouring.
In terms of taste and aroma, the Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin steps out of line without being too exotic. In addition to classic ingredients such as juniper berries, coriander seeds and citrus fruit peel, the botanicals also include tea. Grapefruit, lime and lime give the juniper schnapps a sour, fruity freshness that contrasts nicely with the oriental flavour. The gin from the copper pot still has an alcohol content that is neither too high nor too low.

We recommend it pure or in combination with Aqua Monaco Extra Dry Tonic.

Country: Germany
Alcohol: 40%
Rammstein GIN is an aromatic dry gin offering a vibrant blend of botanicals using juniper, coriander, angelica root and lemon peel. Not so much a “Feuer Frei” kinf od spirit, but definitely an “Ohne dich kann ich nicht sein” type of gin. The perfect base for a refreshing G&T or any other gin cocktail enjoyed on ice and in a good company.

Country: UK
Alcohol: 40%
The classic London Dry Gin. Each of the organically sourced botanicals is distilled under vacuum to create a fresh, creamy, beautifully balanced gin like no other. Made with fresh cut organic Spanish & Italian Pink Grapefruit, Sweet Orange, Lemon & Lime, perfectly offset by Tuscan & Bulgarian Juniper, Angelica & Orris Root and rounded off by subtle Cinnamon & Frankincense (Boswellia Sacra) from the Sultan of Oman.
Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2013. Overall Winner at The Gin Masters, 2010. Best Gin for Tonic, Craft Distillers’ Association, 2014. Palate Pleaser Award, Harrods 2011.

Country: UK
Alcohol: 43.8%
A dry, citrus spice leads this gin, made with vacuum distilled Indian Coriander Seeds. This gives a combination of crushed black peppercorns and Amalfi lemon zest on the palate.
One of the top 2 Gins for Tonic, Craft Distillers’ Association, 2014 (with our classic Sacred Gin!)

Country: UK
Alcohol: 43.8%
An exuberant expression of the most aromatic of spices, Organic Green Cardamom Pods – a beautifully fragrant gin.
Perfect with high quality Indian tonic water or mixed with ginger beer.
Gold Medal at the San Diego Spirits Festival, 2016
Rated 5+/5, Difford’s Guide

Country: Germany
Alcohol: 42.5%

In 2017, Dagmar and Michael Frangenberg made their gin madness their motto in life and profession: Ginsanity! Several years of training and experiments are paying off, the gins have long been known and loved outside of their home town of Cologne. These gins are full of passion and the best ingredients as well as a dash of madness. The latter is reflected in the always special and unusual new varieties!
Four years after the start there was a redesign for the bottles and three new gins in 2021!
The Ginsanity White Truffle is probably the most extravagant newcomer. Juniper, white Alba truffle, lime, pepper, ginger and chilli bring a very special taste to the glass.

Country: Norway
Alcohol: 44.9%
Skagerrak Nordic Dry Gin is the result of a collaboration between Arcus and a handful of top Nordic bartenders from Norway, Sweden and Denmark.

The gin reflects Scandinavia and the Nordic botanicals, making it a unique yet classic and extremely well made gin. The botanicals used from the Nordic region include sea buckthorn, rosehip and seaweed, as well as caraway to illustrate the relationship with aquavit. The result is a crisp, fresh and extremely tasty gin that we can really recommend.

Country: Venezuela
Alcohol: 47%
A multitude of unknown plants and ingredients thrive under the evergreen canopy of the Venezuelan rainforest. It is not for nothing that the Penóm Indians living there call their region a “mystical land”. The manufacturers of Canaïma wanted to capture this mysterious mystique and reproduce it in the form of an extraordinary gin. They did an excellent job! As soon as the bottle is opened, the exotic, fruity and floral aromas seduce the nose, reminiscent of the lush green of the Amazon rainforest and its fascinating light moods.

Country: Germany
Alcohol: 40%
A classic gin carries a bit of British, Dutch, Spanish and of course German history. But a Black Forest gin like the Needle not only combines the best of classic gins, but also convinces with a uniqueness that only a real Black Forest gin can give. The green apothecary’s bottle conceals a distillate whose classic base is formed by aromatic juniper berries. Flowery lavender in coordination with the typical spiciness of ginger characterize the taste. In addition, the Needle spoils with a citrus note from sun-ripened lemons and oranges of the best quality. Adding allspice and cinnamon also adds a touch of the Orient.
Needle is all Black Forest, because with a lot of lifeblood, passion and commitment a product was created that is created and loved in the beautiful Black Forest in Baden.

TASTE: The Needle Black Forest Dry Gin tastes like the Black Forest itself. The extraordinary spruce needle botanical paired with the freshness of juniper, lemon and ginger make the Needle a truly extraordinary gin that stands out from the crowd.
DRINK: The Needle actually speaks for itself, so we recommend a restrained tonic that does not block the infallible taste of the Needle, but supports it.

For G&T we recommend it paired with Aqua Monaco Extra Dry without garnish or with a small branch of Rosemary. Needle also goes well with Dry Thomas Henry Tonic.

Country: Scotland
Alcohol: 57%
The Edinburgh Gin Distillery is located in Rutland Place 1a, which has made it its task to create not only a Scottish gin , but a real distillate from Edinburgh and for Edinburgh. And of course for all the other pleasure-seekers who are not averse to a fine gin .
“Distilled in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle” is Edinburgh Cannonball Gin in the Navy strength of 57%. In other words, it’s 100% gunpowder proof and perfect for cocktails. Fresh juniper berries and coriander, lemon peel and Orris roots as well as heather and milk thistle are accompanied by spicy Szechuan pepper in the Cannonball Gin.
Quite apart from a gin and tonic , which of course always goes well, Edinburgh Cannonball Gin is also a martini with vermouth and orange bitters. But it’s best to try it yourself.

Country: UK
Alcohol: 48%
Sacred’s high-strength interpretation of the 18th-century staple, with bold notes of Juniper & naturally sweet Licorice Root, alongside a modern flourish of vacuum-distilled Spanish Sweet Orange Peels, which accentuate this classic sweeter gin.

World’s Best Old Tom Gin, World Gin Awards 2019