Gin Sul's story doesn't begin in Hamburg, but nearly 3,000 kilometres south, on the wild Costa Vicentina in Portugal, where founder Stephan Garbe found the inspiration for a gin with a southern soul.
Expert's description
Gin Sul Hamburg Dry Gin is a German Dry Gin distilled at Altona Spirit Manufacture in Hamburg and bottled at 43%.
The gin was founded in 2013 by Stephan Garbe, whose longing for Portugal and desire to capture the flavours of the Algarve became the recipe behind Gin Sul.
Botanicals include juniper, coriander seed, Portuguese lemons, rosemary, pepper, lavender, cinnamon and rock rose, a Mediterranean shrub known in Portuguese as "esteva".
Fresh lemons from Portugal are couriered to the distillery each week and hand-peeled, so fresh peel always goes into the current batch.
Tasting notes
Nose
The nose is floral and citrus-forward with rosemary and a hint of cinnamon.
Palate
The palate is rich and spiced with clear lemon, lavender and pepper.
Finish
The finish is warm and spiced with lingering citrus.
Specifications
Name: Gin Sul Hamburg Dry Gin
Country: Germany
Type: Dry Gin
ABV: 43%
Size: 50 CL
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of lime
Distillery: Gin Sul
EAN no.: 426372980010
Flavour profile
Floral · Citrus · Spiced · Mediterranean
Did you know?
Gin Sul is distilled in Hamburg, but the recipe is inspired by the Algarve coast in Portugal, from where the lemons for every batch are shipped fresh each week.
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