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Ferdinand's

Ferdinand's is a spirits brand born in the Saar region (Germany), known for its Saar Dry Gin enriched with Riesling grapes and over 30 botanicals, predominantly locally cultivated.
  • Wincheringen (production), Saarbrücken (commercial headquarters / contacts) · Saar (Saar-Mosel) / Rheinland-Pfalz · Germany
  • Since 2013

Ferdinand's

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The story
The Ferdinand's project started in 2013 as a tribute to the Saar region. The product is the result of a collaboration between Denis Reinhardt and Erik Wimmers (Capulet & Montague), master distiller Andreas Vallendar (Avadis Distillery) and winemaker Dorothee Zilliken (Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken). Its creation draws on the winemaking and distillation traditions of the Saar–Mosel area.
Production philosophy
To recreate the aromatic identity of the Saar using local raw materials and botanicals, with a strong connection to the area's Riesling and the direct cultivation of many of the herbs, fruits and spices used in the recipes.
Territory
Saar region / Saar-Mosel (border area Germany-Luxembourg-France); production linked to the Wincheringen area (Rheinland-Pfalz) and the winery Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken (Saarburger Rausch).
Production method
Produced in collaboration with Avadis Distillery (Wincheringen). The recipe combines a blend of over 30 botanicals, many grown and selected locally, and infusions based on Riesling grapes sourced from the Saarburger Rausch vineyard.
Ageing
For some products (e.g. White Vermouth) maturation in casks tied to the Mosel tradition is used; the gin itself is obtained through infusions of botanicals and Riesling-based components.
Characteristics
Type
Brand
City
Wincheringen (production), Saarbrücken (commercial headquarters / contacts)
Categories
  • gin (Riesling-infused)
  • Riesling-based vermouth
  • regionally inspired aperitifs
  • cordials and non-alcoholic products for G&T
Raw materials
  • Riesling (grape)
  • vineyard peaches (local)
  • quince (cotogna)
  • apples (var. Rubinette)
  • local herbs and spices (botanicals)
Casks and ageing vessels
  • casks / barriques tied to the Mosel region
Representative products
  • Ferdinand's Saar Dry Gin
  • Ferdinand's Saar Quince
  • Ferdinand's Dry Vermouth
  • Ferdinand's White Vermouth
  • Ferdinand's Rosé Aperitif
  • Ferdinand's Verjus Cordial
What makes it distinctive
  • Gin inspired by and finished with Riesling grapes from the Saar (Saarburger Rausch).
  • Project born from a collaboration between local producers: Avadis Distillery and the winery Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken, together with the Capulet & Montague team.
  • Predominant use of botanicals cultivated locally and hand-picked.
  • Range that includes, besides gin, vermouths and aperitifs based on Riesling and non-alcoholic products for G&T.

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