Elephant Gin & Distillery
Elephant Gin was launched in 2013 in Germany by Robin and Tessa Gerlach who were inspired by the flavours of Africa and developed a vision to help wildlife conversation trusts. Elephant Gin features an array of African botanicals including Devil's Claw, Lion's Tail, Buchu and Baobab, and through donating 15% of bottle profits to elephant conversation, Elephant Gin has donated over €1 million to date. In 2023, marking the 10th anniversary of the brand, Elephant Gin Distillery was opened in the small town of Wittenburg near Hamburg and is home to their Holstein Copper Pot stills.
  • Distillery Location: Rosenstraße, Wittenburg, near Hamburg (Germany)​
  • Contact: Website | Email | Instagram​

Elephant Gin (45% ABV)

  • Botanicals: 14 including juniper, devil's claw, buchu, baobab, lion's tail, wormwood, apple, pine needles, lavender, sweet orange peel, ginger, pimento berries, elderflower. Base Spirit: Grain.
  • Serving Suggestions: With Tonic Water and a garnish of Apple or Ginger, or in a Martini, Negroni.
  • Tasting Notes: Piney juniper, earthy spice, floral hints & herbaceous notes.​ Juniper, earthy spice, orange peel & subtle florals. Warming, ginger, peppery spice & lingering bittersweet citrus.
The Gin Guide Review: Alongside the honourable donations to wildlife conservation in Africa, Elephant Gin is a deeply characterful, well-constructed and complex gin, with prominent classic gin characteristics accented gently, but noticeably, with African botanicals. When neat, the nose is generous and complex, with pine, herbaceous notes, earthy spice, fruity citrus and hints of florals. The mouthful is smooth, full and dry, with a freshness of pine, apple and subtle florals, together with orange peel and earthy spice. This transitions seamlessly into a finish of warming ginger, peppery spice and lingering bittersweet citrus. Adding tonic elevates the pine and floral notes on the nose as well as the deep earthy and woody characters on the palate. It's a gin with great depth, cohesion and a skilful transition of flavours, fitting of a G&T or any classic gin cocktails. ​- Paul Jackson, 2020

Also Available from Elephant Gin

  • Elephant Gin Negroni (28% ABV)
  • Elephant Navy Strength Gin (57% ABV)
  • Elephant Orange & Cocoa Gin (40% ABV)
  • Elephant Sloe Gin (35% ABV)

Meet the Makers

"Having met the people who dedicate their life to conservation is something that made me realise that we have a responsibility for the generations  to come. Having been able to give over half a million euros to African elephant conservation projects over the last six years and making a difference to on the ground is something we are most proud of."  - Robin Gerlach, Co-Founder
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