28,90 €−66%
Recommended price: 85,50 €
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Technical information
- Producer
- Knut
- Type
- Gin
- Format
- 50 cl
- Gradation
- 42.0%
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of juniper, citrus, spices
- Ingredients
- Juniper berries, aromatic herbs, spices
- Distillation method
- Distillation in column still or pot still
- Filtration
- Cold filtration
- Color
- Colorless
- Consumption
- Excellent neat, with tonic or in cocktails
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Knut Hansen Gin is a premium distilled spirit that celebrates the art of German distillation, with a special tribute to the region of Hamburg. This gin comes in a distinctive 50cl bottle featuring the face of Knut Hansen, a true sailor who symbolizes audacity and the spirit of adventure.
Distilled in small batches, Knut Hansen Gin is notable for its unique recipe that uses the highest quality ingredients. The botanicals include classics such as juniper and coriander, as well as more distinctive elements like fresh apple and cucumber, which give the gin an unmistakable freshness and crispness. Additionally, the presence of basil adds a surprising aromatic touch that pairs perfectly with the other botanicals.
Visually, Knut Hansen Gin appears with clarity and crystalline brilliance. On the nose, it offers an intense and captivating aromatic bouquet, where classic juniper scents blend with citrus nuances and herbal hints, thanks to the presence of basil. On the palate, the taste is complex and well-balanced: the sweetness of the apple and the freshness of the cucumber balance with the spiciness of the coriander and the pungent liveliness of the juniper.
Knut Hansen Gin is ideal to be enjoyed neat to appreciate all its nuances, but it also lends itself excellently to the preparation of refined cocktails, particularly the classic Gin Tonic, where its unique characteristics can truly shine.
Ultimately, this gin is an excellent choice for distilled spirit enthusiasts looking for something uniquely refined and distinctive, capable of offering a high-level and completely immersive tasting experience.
Distilled in small batches, Knut Hansen Gin is notable for its unique recipe that uses the highest quality ingredients. The botanicals include classics such as juniper and coriander, as well as more distinctive elements like fresh apple and cucumber, which give the gin an unmistakable freshness and crispness. Additionally, the presence of basil adds a surprising aromatic touch that pairs perfectly with the other botanicals.
Visually, Knut Hansen Gin appears with clarity and crystalline brilliance. On the nose, it offers an intense and captivating aromatic bouquet, where classic juniper scents blend with citrus nuances and herbal hints, thanks to the presence of basil. On the palate, the taste is complex and well-balanced: the sweetness of the apple and the freshness of the cucumber balance with the spiciness of the coriander and the pungent liveliness of the juniper.
Knut Hansen Gin is ideal to be enjoyed neat to appreciate all its nuances, but it also lends itself excellently to the preparation of refined cocktails, particularly the classic Gin Tonic, where its unique characteristics can truly shine.
Ultimately, this gin is an excellent choice for distilled spirit enthusiasts looking for something uniquely refined and distinctive, capable of offering a high-level and completely immersive tasting experience.
Distillery
Knut Hansen
HamburgGermanySince 2017
Knut Hansen is a German gin brand from Hamburg, known for Knut Hansen Dry Gin packaged in ceramic bottles. Founded by partners Kaspar Hagedorn and Martin Spieker, the brand produces craft gin and has expanded its range with special editions and an aged rum.
- Brand founded by partners Kaspar Hagedorn and Martin Spieker (project began with experiments in 2016, first bottling in 2017).
- First own distillery established in Hamburg in 2019; production in the large Hamburg Hamm manufactory since 2021 (production area reported ~1,200 m²).
- Special editions: Avontuur Edition (maturation/transport in cask on a ship) and other seasonal releases.
- International expansion: presence in numerous markets and entry into the USA with distributors (commercial press releases).
Specialities
- gin
- London Dry Gin
- craft gin
- aged rum
- special editions (matured gin)
The story
The project began with experiments by the two founders in 2016; the recipe was refined and the first bottled production took place in 2017 at the Dollerup distillery. In 2019 the founders established their first own production site in Hamburg; since 2021 production has been operating in the large spirits manufactory in Hamburg Hamm. Over the years the range has been extended with special editions (including the Avontuur Edition) and with the Ron Piet XO rum bottled in Hamburg.
Raw materials
- juniper
- apples (Altes Land)
- basil
- cucumber
Representative products
- Knut Hansen Dry Gin (0,5 L)
- Avontuur Edition (special edition, matured gin)
- RON PIET XO Premium Rum