Stauning Gin Danish Dry Gin Small Batch Denmark 70 cl 43%

Nine friends from Jutland founded Stauning Whisky in 2005 on the rugged west coast at Skjern - Denmark's oldest whisky distillery. Two decades later, the distillery has moved into gin for the first time.

Expert's description

Stauning Danish Dry Gin is a Danish gin spiced with locally harvested pine shoots and bottled at 43%.

The gin comes from Stauning Whisky, which since 2005 has distilled whisky from local grain, floor-malted in-house and distilled in 24 small, direct-fired copper pot stills. With Danish Dry Gin, the distillery has for the first time moved beyond whisky and into gin, carrying the same craft traditions with it.

The juniper base is joined by pine shoots harvested in the nature around the distillery, giving the gin a distinctly Nordic, resinous character, while lemon peel and a touch of spice keep it balanced.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh pine needle and juniper meet a lightly citrus aroma.

Palate

The palate opens with piney juniper, before the pine shoots add a resinous, lightly spiced layer.

Finish

The finish is dry and forest-like, with a last trace of lemon peel.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Danish Dry Gin
Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Gin
Size: 70 CL
ABV: 43%
Serving suggestion: Serve in a classic gin and tonic with a twist of lemon peel to bring out the pine notes
Distillery: Stauning Whisky

Flavour profile

Piney · Resinous · Citrus · Spiced

Did you know?

Stauning Whisky is Denmark's oldest whisky distillery, founded in 2005 by nine whisky enthusiasts - and Danish Dry Gin is the distillery's first step into gin.

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Frequently asked questions about Stauning Danish Dry Gin

What does Stauning Danish Dry Gin taste like?

It is piney and resinous, with locally harvested pine shoots as the signature botanical, supported by juniper and lemon peel.

Where does Stauning Gin come from?

It is distilled by Stauning Whisky on the Jutland west coast at Skjern - Denmark's oldest whisky distillery.

Is Stauning known for gin or whisky?

The distillery is primarily known for its whisky since 2005, but Danish Dry Gin is their first release in gin.

How should Stauning Danish Dry Gin be served?

Try it in a classic gin and tonic with a twist of lemon peel to bring out the pine notes. The right glass really lifts the experience – see our selection of gin & tonic glasses.

What are pine shoots, and why are they used in the gin?

Pine shoots are the young, fresh growth of pine trees, giving the gin a Nordic, resinous character that sets it apart from a classic London Dry gin.