About Portofino Dry Gin

Launched in 2019, Portofino Gin was created in homage to Klaus Pudel who help save the village of Portofino from destruction during the Second World War. Portofino is a picturesque fishing village in Liguria, clustered around a small harbour with colourfully painted buildings that are represented on the gin bottle. The gin is produced at the nearby Antica Distilleria Quaglia - a historic distillery also known for their vermouths and bitters. Each botanical is individually macerated in the wheat base spirit for 7 days before each being distilled in a copper pot still or rotovap before being blended.

Review: Portofino Dry Gin (43% ABV)

  • ​Botanicals: 21 including juniper, orris root, angelica root, lemon, tangerine, grapefruit, lavender, rose, rosemary, marjoram, sage, laurel, sweet fennel, confetti plant, chamomile, caraway seeds, cardamom.​
  • Serving Suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a garnish of Rosemary and/or Lemon Peel, or in a Negroni or French 75.
  • ​Tasting Notes: Light & fragrant with juniper, lemon & rose, with hints of cardamom & herbs.​ Light & smooth with juniper, citrus, herbaceous notes & florals. Light, warming & dry with herbaceous notes & soft spice.
The Gin Guide Review: Portofino Dry Gin is light and dry with citrus, floral and herbaceous notes combining for a distinguishable and charming Mediterranean character. Juniper, lemon and floral rose are fragrant on the nose, with the florals settling and herbaceous notes elevating on the palate alongside citrus, juniper and hints of fennel. The finish sees warmth develop with earthy notes, herbaceous bay and rosemary, fennel/anise and soft spice. With a drop of water or dash of tonic the flavour and mouthfeel become more rounded and full. It's a gin that's likely to go down well with fans of dry and herbaceous gins, and lemon peel makes for an ideal garnish starting point. - Paul Jackson, 2020

Meet the Makers

Our company was founded in homage to my grandfather, Klaus Pudel, who had a tremendous passion for Portofino and contributed to writing its history by saving the village during WWII. His love and admiration for the Italian Riviera have been conveyed through the generations, and we want continue this by creating a gin that Klaus would have enjoyed on the “Piazzetta” – the iconic square in Portofino - watching the sunset on the colourful harbour. - Co-Founder, Ruggero Raymo
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