Ferdinands Saar Dry Gin Slate Riesling Infused 50 cl 44%

In the Saar valley, home to some of Germany's most celebrated Riesling vineyards, the Vallendar family had the idea of putting the grape itself into the gin. The result tastes as much of vineyard as of juniper thicket.

Expert's description

Ferdinand's Saar Dry Gin is a German Gin distilled by Avadis Distillery in the Mosel region and bottled at 44%.

Master distiller Andreas Vallendar combines over 30 finely tuned botanicals, mainly from the estate's own cultivation and the surrounding region, with the finest Riesling grapes from the Saarburger Rausch vineyard.

Regional botanicals include sloe, rosehip, angelica, hop blossom and rose, while the lavender comes from fallow vineyard land in the Konzer Tälchen valley and the lemon-scented thyme is grown in the estate's own garden.

The Riesling grapes give the gin a light wine-like acidity and an aromatic depth that sets it apart from classic London Dry styles.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is floral and spiced with a clear wine-like undertone from the Riesling grapes, joined by juniper and lavender.

Palate

The palate is complex with juniper and herbs up front, a fine acidity from the grapes and a delicate bitterness from hop blossom.

Finish

The finish is dry and wine-like, with a last trace of lavender and lemon thyme.

Specifications

Name: Ferdinand's Saar Dry Gin
Distillery: Avadis Distillery
Country: Germany
Type: Dry Gin
ABV: 44%
Size: 50 CL
EAN no.: 4260270190450
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a grape or a sprig of rosemary
Distillery: Ferdinand's Saar Dry Gin

Flavour profile

Wine-like · Floral · Spiced · Complex · Dry

Did you know?

Over 30 of the botanicals in Ferdinand's Saar Dry Gin come from the Vallendar family's own cultivation or the surrounding Saar valley - an unusually deep local sourcing story for a gin.

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Frequently asked questions about Ferdinand's Saar Dry Gin

What does Ferdinand's Saar Dry Gin taste like?

It tastes complex with juniper and herbs up front, a fine acidity from the Riesling grapes and a delicate bitterness from hop blossom.

What makes Ferdinand's Saar Dry Gin special?

It is distilled with over 30 botanicals and real Riesling grapes from the celebrated Saarburger Rausch vineyard.

How is Ferdinand's Saar Dry Gin best served?

Serve it as a Gin & Tonic with a grape or a sprig of rosemary, which complements the wine-like character. For the best result, reach for a tall glass – we stock a range of gin & tonic glasses.

Where does Ferdinand's Saar Dry Gin come from?

It is distilled by Avadis Distillery in the Saar valley in the Mosel region of Germany.

What is the difference between Ferdinand's Saar Dry Gin and Saar Quince?

Saar Dry Gin is the pure gin with Riesling grapes, while Saar Quince is a sweeter gin liqueur made by steeping gin and Riesling with quince.