Distillery
Elephant
Elephant (Elephant Gin) is a German premium gin brand produced in small batches that combines African botanicals with business practices focused on sustainability. A significant part of the profits per bottle is allocated to elephant conservation projects.
- Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Germany
- Since 2013
- 1 product
The story
The Elephant project was born from the founders' travels in Africa; the first bottle was sold in 2013. Over the years the range was expanded with variants such as Sloe Gin (introduced in 2015), the overproof "Strength" version (2017) and various seasonal editions. The company grew to obtain B Corp certification and developed sustainability initiatives (including an "eco bottle"). In 2022 the ownership underwent international investment and acquisition activity; the company has also supported conservation projects with over €1,000,000 in sales-linked donations.
Production philosophy
To produce quality gin with an impact model: combine artisanal production and Africa‑inspired ingredients with concrete commitments to conservation (regular donations to elephant protection projects) and environmentally focused practices.
Territory
Produced in Germany (production/operational district linked to a distillery in Germany); inspiration and partial sourcing of botanicals from Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa and other areas mentioned in the brand's stories). International sales and distribution.
Awards and recognition
Taste Master - The Spirits Business Gin Masters 2021 (Elephant Strength); mentions and awards at World Gin/World Spirits Awards in recent years (e.g. World Spirits Award / World Gin Awards noted in product sheets and by distributors).
Production method
Small-batch production, artisanal/handmade; distillation with traditional stills (mentioned in brand communications and product sheets) and use of a blend of botanicals (the brand indicates a mix of 14 botanicals). Customized bottles, natural cork stoppers and recyclable packaging.
Distillation
Small-batch, artisanal/handmade production; distillation in traditional copper stills as indicated in official descriptions and product sheets.
Characteristics
- Type
- Distillery
- Categories
- premium gin
- London Dry Gin
- sloe gin
- coffee liqueurs
- ready-to-drink
- environmentally committed brand
- Raw materials
- apples (fresh, mentioned in the production process)
- botanicals (including African ingredients)
- Representative products
- Gin African Explorer 50cl - Elephant
- Gin Coffee Liqueur 70cl - Elephant
- Gin Elephant 50cl (London Dry)
- Gin Elephant Strength 50cl
- Gin London Dry Elephant 50cl - boxed
- Gin Orange & Cocoa 50cl - Elephant
- Gin Sloe 50cl - Elephant
- Negroni 70cl - Elephant (ready-to-drink)
What makes it distinctive
- Business model with donations to elephant conservation projects (15% of profits per bottle or 2% of turnover, the higher of the two).
- B Corp certification (EG Spirits GmbH, certified since March 2023).
- Over €1,000,000 donated to conservation partners according to official brand communication.
- Small-batch production with recyclable glass bottles and natural cork stoppers; introduction of an "eco bottle" to reduce environmental impact.
- Extended range that includes London Dry, Sloe Gin, Navy/Strength versions, flavored variants (Orange & Cocoa) and ready-to-drink products.