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While its story started in South Africa, Elephant Gin is handmade in Germany with focus on the highest production standards and use of high-quality botanicals, including rare African ingredients to create the gin's distinctive flavour profile. Adding tonic elevates the pine and floral notes on the nose as well as the deep earthy and woody characters on the palate.

The gin is powerful (think elephant-powerful), intense and full-bodied, with a fresh aroma and a higher viscosity than the original; superb in cocktails, it’s equally perfect for recreating the African bush Sundowner experience and for bold adventures across urban plains. Instead of the hemp string that ties around the London Dry bottles, the Strength Gin features a rope-like string with a charming miniature anchor hanging from it. I suppose I thought great idea, great project to support and I like the bottle however, the gin has now become my favourite.

It was essential for spirits on-board to have a high strength so that if they spilt, gunpowder would remain explosive. Elephant Dry Gin is distilled in Germany using 14 botanicals that include some unusual but fascinating African ingredients like Baobab, the Buchu plant, Devil’s Claw and African Wormwood. The term 'schnapps' comes from the Low German language and is a nod to the fact the drink should be consumed quickly.The style gets its name from gin’s use by the Royal Navy in the 19th century, when sailors would test the strength of their spirits by attempting to light gunpowder. 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 as well as offering tours and tastings. Its innovative blend of 14 botanicals combines rare African ingredients with fresh apples that make Elephant Gin distinct from any other. Lion's Tail (not literally), Devil's Claw (not literally), Baobab, and African Wormwood are the African rarities in this gin.

The design of Elephant Gin’s logo as a stamp is a nod to the letters sent home by the 19th century explorers of Africa, in which they described the botanical discoveries they made. of bottle profits or 2% of revenue, whichever is larger, is donated to various projects protecting Elephants in the wild. Elephant Dry Gin is distilled in Germany using 14 botanicals that include some rather unusual but fascinating African ingredients like Baobab, the Buchu plant, Devil's Claw and African Wormwood.The Elephant Gin botanicals are selected carefully, and sourced from all over the globe, including, of course, from Africa. Once you have subscribed your subscription is active within immediate effect to take advantage of the exclusive offers, discounts and more. If the gin had at least 57% ABV, then it surely survived the test and was proclaimed of navy strength. However, you can also accept or reject further cookies at any time or specify which of these cookies you would like to agree to. It contains double the quantity of botanicals used in the original Elephant Gin and shines a light on African buchu.