Sample 3 cl Mosgaard New Organic Dry Gin 40% Organic Dry Gin

Jes and Gitte Mosgaard started with whisky and quickly learned that casks need years. Gin arrived in the meantime, distilled from the same organic raw material and driven by the same impatient curiosity. Here in 3 cl for anyone who wants to know how a Danish whisky distillery approaches gin.

The expert's description

Sample 3 cl Mosgaard New Organic Dry Gin 40% is a Danish Organic Dry Gin distilled with juniper and fresh citrus peel and bottled at 40%.

Mosgaard was founded in 2015 on Sydfyn in Denmark, where Jes and Gitte Mosgaard built the distillery around a single condition: everything had to be certified organic, from the grain to the finished contents of the bottle. The ambition was Scottish craft with a Nordic voice, and that attitude carries straight into the gin. In 2025 production moved to Kolding under new ownership.

The style is dry and restrained rather than perfumed. Juniper is allowed to stand out, and around it sit fresh citrus peels and a calm spice note that lends the gin a hint of sweetness without any sugar being added. At 40% it is softer than the strongest gins on the shelf, which makes it easier to drink without tonic.

A distillery working with both whisky and gin thinks differently about its raw material. The base spirit comes from the same organic grain foundation, and that gives the gin a body you rarely meet in fully neutral industrial gin. This 3 cl bottling makes it possible to try the style before committing to a larger bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

Clean and bright, with juniper and grated citrus peel. Behind it sits something soft and grainy, plus a puff of spice that recalls a freshly opened spice drawer.

Palate

A gentle opening of citrus and lightly spiced sweetness, which comes from the botanicals rather than from sugar. Juniper steps clearly forward in the middle, and the 40% keeps the whole thing measured and drinkable.

Finish

Long and fresh, carried by the citrus fruit. The spice fades slowly and leaves a dry, clean feeling on the palate.

Specifications

Name: Sample 3 cl Mosgaard New Organic Dry Gin 40%
Distillery: Mosgaard
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Organic Dry Gin
ABV: 40%
Size: 3 CL
Serving suggestion: With Tonic Water and a slice of fresh lime, or over ice with squeezed lime

Flavour profile

Fresh · Citrus · Spiced · Dry · Soft

Did you know?

Mosgaard has been named best Danish distillery at the ISC spirits competition in Berlin. The award went to a house then less than ten years old and run by two people who originally came from entirely different trades.

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Frequently asked questions about Sample 3 cl Mosgaard New Organic Dry Gin 40%

What defines the flavour of Mosgaard New Dry Gin?

Fresh citrus and clear juniper, held in a dry and restrained style. The spiced sweetness you meet in the middle comes from the plants and not from added sugar. That makes the gin easy to drink without making it dull.

Does it suit a classic Gin and Tonic?

Yes, and it is practically built for one. Use a neutral tonic at one part gin to three parts tonic, and garnish with a slice of fresh lime, as the distillery itself suggests. Grapefruit also works if you want to pull the citrus further forward.

Can it be drunk neat or over ice?

Yes, 40% keeps it mild enough to sip neat. Over ice it turns softer still, and a squeeze of fresh lime lifts the citrus without burying the juniper. At room temperature in a small glass it shows the most detail.

Why does a whisky distillery make gin?

Because whisky has to sit in cask for at least three years, while gin can be sold shortly after distillation. That has led many young distilleries to start with gin, and at Mosgaard it has become a permanent part of the range rather than a stopgap.

What food goes with it?

Nordic dishes with acidity and salt. Cured salmon, lumpfish roe and fresh oysters all sit well with the citrus, and a Gin and Tonic built on this gin works as an aperitif to a cold table. With desserts it tends to be drowned out.

Where does Mosgaard come from?

The distillery started on Sydfyn in Denmark in 2015 and moved to Kolding in 2025. Founders Jes and Gitte Mosgaard built it from scratch with organic certification as a running requirement across both whisky and gin.

Do samples work as a gift?

Yes, and they often beat a full bottle when you do not know the recipient's taste. Put three to five samples together across different styles and the gift turns into a tasting rather than a single bottle. Find the whole selection of Whisky Samples.