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Heiko Gin

In Karlsruhe, one man distills his entire gin from start to finish - filling bottles, applying labels, and numbering every single one by hand. Heiko Hoos has turned his gin into a personal craft project rather than an industrial operation. This is small batch in the most literal sense of the word.

  • Bottle of Heiko London Dry Gin from Germany
    Item no.: 2222786539-1209

    The idea reportedly began in a bar in Karlsruhe, where graphic designer Heiko Hoos decided to bring his vision of the perfect gin to life, one small batch at a time.

    Expert's description

    Heiko London Dry Gin is a German London Dry Gin handmade by Heiko Hoos in Karlsruhe and bottled at 44.4%.

    The gin is distilled in microbatches of around 120 bottles at a time, with each bottle hand-filled and numbered, making every bottle a unique piece.

    Botanicals include juniper, marjoram, lemon balm, sweet fennel, chamomile and pine buds, together creating a well-balanced flavour distilled according to classic London Dry principles.

    The gin won silver at the International Spirits Competition in 2015 and received the Best Innovation award at Cocktail Spirits in Paris for one of the best new releases of 2014-15.

    Tasting notes

    Nose

    The nose is herbal with marjoram, lemon balm and a hint of chamomile.

    Palate

    The palate is well-balanced with juniper, fennel and pine buds.

    Finish

    The finish is clean and herbal.

    Specifications

    Name: Heiko London Dry Gin
    Country: Germany
    Type: London Dry Gin
    ABV: 44.4%
    Size: 50 CL
    Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a sprig of rosemary
    Distillery: Heiko Hoos

    Flavour profile

    Herbal · Floral · Balanced · Fresh

    Did you know?

    Every bottle of Heiko Gin is hand-filled and numbered in microbatches of around 120 bottles, making each bottle unique.

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    • 1pcs.
      40,00EUR
   

About Heiko Gin

Heiko Gin is produced in Karlsruhe in northern Baden-Württemberg, Germany, where the entire process is done by hand by the owner himself. For newcomers, it's an accessible German gin with a personal touch; for connoisseurs, an example of true one-man-band distilling, where the same person distills, fills, and numbers every bottle.

History & Background

Heiko Hoos runs his distillery as a true one-man project in Karlsruhe, an approach that's become rarer as many craft brands have grown bigger and more industrialised.

Production & Style

Distillation takes place on small stills, with Heiko Hoos personally överseeing the entire process from botanicals to the finished, numbered bottle.

Signature Style

Personal, Handmade, German
A clean, artisanal gin character with classic juniper up front, shaped by one person's taste and precision.

Facts

ProducerHeiko Hoos
Pronounced/ˈhaɪkoʊ dʒɪn/
RegionKarlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg
CountryGermany
OwnerHeiko Hoos (independent one-man distillery)

Did You Know?

Heiko Hoos literally handles the entire production himself, from distillation to labelling and numbering every single bottle, with no employees to help.

Like Heiko Gin? You should also try:

Warner's Gin and Fary Lochan Gin.