Elephant Gin London Dry
Elephant Gin · Elephant Gin GmbH
Elephant Gin earns its place through sheer botanical conviction. The use of African-sourced botanicals — buchu, baobab, devil's claw — alongside classic London Dry staples creates a gin that feels rooted in the earth. It's a serious spirit that demands a thoughtful tonic or a well-built Martini. Fifteen percent of profits go to elephant conservation foundations, but this would stand on flavor alone.
Nose
Pine-forward juniper meets an earthy, almost savanna-like dryness. Fresh ginger root and cassia bark add warmth, while a subtle floral sweetness — like dried rose petals — sits beneath.
Palate
Bold and well-structured with resinous juniper leading into herbaceous complexity. Angelica root lends an earthy, almost mineral quality. Midpalate shows grapefruit citrus and gentle peppery spice. The mouthfeel is slightly oily and satisfying.
Finish
Long and dry with lingering juniper, angelica earthiness, and a peppery warmth.
- Style
- London Dry
- Botanicals
- Juniper, cassia bark, angelica root, ginger, elderflower, pimento, lavender, buchu, baobab, devil's claw, lion's tail, African wormwood, mountain pine, orange peel
- Base Spirit
- Wheat-based Neutral Spirit
- Distillation
- One-shot distillation in 300-liter Arnold Holstein copper pot still
Cocktail Suggestion
Savanna Martini — 2.5 oz Elephant Gin · 0.5 oz dry vermouth · 1 dash orange bitters · Stir with ice for 30 seconds, strain into chilled coupe, garnish with grapefruit twist.
Food Pairing
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary and lemon
Handcrafted in small batches near Hamburg, Elephant Gin incorporates rare African botanicals collected during the founders' conservation work in Kenya and South Africa.
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