Premium Dry Gin

Premium Dry Gin made from Eifel potatoes

The Premium Dry Gin from Windspiel is Germany's first gin made from potatoes ripened in volcanic soil, with 47 percent alcohol. Mild, citrusy, floral, with juniper at its core. Not an industrial gin, but a multi-award-winning potato gin from the Volcanic Eifel.

Premium Dry Gin is the flagship of the Windspiel Manufaktur and Germany's first gin made from potatoes ripened in volcanic soil. Distilled using the classic London Dry method with 12 botanicals, it is mild and elegant, with citrus and floral notes and a subtle spice. A juniper gin with 47 percent alcohol for purists and connoisseurs.

Mild, citrusy, floral, juniper at its core

Juniper and lemon on the nose, mild and elegant on the palate, with floral lavender and a subtle spice in the background.

Twelve botanicals play together; juniper forms the base, lemon peel and coriander provide freshness, while lavender and cinnamon bark add floral depth. Ginger, pepper, and licorice remain discreetly in the background. Velvety, spicy, floral—this is how a gin drinks when it has nothing to prove.

The distillery attributes its mildness to the potatoes. This very mildness is its hallmark; it carries the botanicals without overpowering them. If you are used to gins that are a bit sharper, you will notice the difference from the very first sip. Nothing is pushy here; everything is perfectly balanced.

In a classic Gin & Tonic

The classic Gin & Tonic is the home of our Premium Dry Gin, served over plenty of ice with a neutral tonic and a lemon zest.

A neutral tonic lets the botanicals speak, while a slice of lemon or a sprig of rosemary adds the finishing touch. 40 ml of gin to 100 ml of tonic—that is all you need. Served neat over ice, it displays its full elegance; in a Martini, it becomes dry and crisp, just the way you like it.

If you prefer something fruitier, try the Pink Grapefruit Gin from the same producer. For a first taste, it is also available as a small sample bottle for on the go.

Potatoes from the Weilerhof in the Volcanic Eifel

Behind the gin is the Windspiel Manufaktur, which distills its raw alcohol from its own potatoes grown at the Weilerhof.

Sandra Wimmeler and Denis Lönnendonker founded their distillery in 2014 in the quiet Volcanic Eifel. Every year after the harvest in autumn, they distill a particularly mild raw alcohol from their own potatoes. The name refers to Frederick the Great, his 1746 potato decree, and his beloved Windspiel dogs.

The gin has won numerous awards, including Gold at the World Spirits Award 2016 and the Red Dot Design Award for its striking blue bottle. The bottle itself is an eye-catcher and makes a great gift. It comes in a 0.5-liter bottle. You can find the entire range of the Windspiel Manufaktur with us, from gin to non-alcoholic spirits. Simply impressive.

In a Martini, it becomes dry and elegant

In a Gin & Tonic, it works best well chilled: 40 ml to 100 ml of neutral tonic, with a lemon zest. Served neat over a large ice cube, it reveals its mild, floral side. In a Martini, it becomes dry and elegant—a classic for quiet evenings. A piece of cucumber instead of lemon brings the floral notes to the fore, making the lavender and cinnamon bark stand out more clearly. Once opened, it will keep for many months if stored in a cool, dark place; its robust 47 percent alcohol provides stability.