Producer
Geranium
Geranium is a gin brand originating in Denmark, known for using geranium as a distinctive botanical and for a production approach focused on sustainability.
- Kirke Såby · Region Zealand (Sjælland) · Denmark
- Since 2009
- 1 product
The story
Geranium was conceived by Henrik Hammer, supported by the technical experience of his chemist father. The brand was launched in 2009 in Denmark; for commercial-scale production the recipe was developed in collaboration with English distilleries (including Langley) and the product is also bottled in the United Kingdom.
Production philosophy
The project combines a scientific approach and craftsmanship: the use of organically cultivated botanicals (including geranium), reduction of environmental impact through solar and wind energy and packaging optimization, with the goal of a high-quality gin suited to professional mixology.
Territory
Brand based/connected in Denmark (Hammer & Son ApS, DK-4060 Kirke Såby); distillation and bottling carried out in collaboration with facilities in the United Kingdom. International distribution.
Production method
Botanicals (including geranium) are macerated for 48 hours in grain spirit before distillation; distillation takes place in pot stills in relatively small batches and the product is subsequently bottled. Water from an artesian well is used and the use of solar and wind energy in production is declared.
Distillation
Preventive maceration of botanicals (about 48 hours) followed by batch pot still distillation; production in London Dry style.
Ageing
Unaged
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- Kirke Såby
- Categories
- London Dry Gin
- Navy Strength Gin
- Organic Gin
- Floral Gin
- Botanical Gin
- Raw materials
- grain alcohol (wheat grain spirit)
- artesian well water
- juniper
- geranium
- citrus (lemon, orange)
- coriander
- angelica root
- orris (orris root)
- cassia bark
- licorice
- Representative products
- Geranium Gin 70 cl (44% ABV)
- Geranium Gin 55° - Navy Strength Organic (55% ABV)
What makes it distinctive
- Brand created by Henrik Hammer with technical contribution from his chemist father
- Launched in 2009 in Denmark
- Use of geranium as a distinctive botanical and maceration of botanicals for 48 hours
- Production declared to use solar and wind energy and organically cultivated botanicals
- Distillation and bottling carried out in collaboration with English distilleries (e.g. Langley) and bottling facilities