Spirit of Hven Gin - 50CL

Hven island sits in the windswept Oresund strait between Sweden and Denmark and it provides pristine raw materials for this gem of an organic distillery. Family owned, utilising possibly the world’s smallest commercial pot still, Spirit of Hven are the dictionary definition of craft spirits. In total command of a grain to bottle operation, the 2.9 square miles of Hven island make this a truly local affair.

The Scandinavians have long mastered spirits as a way of keeping out the cold and Hven are the poster boy for a booming craft spirits scene.  Baltic brilliance meets Nordic Noir.  Buy, savour and feel the ice run through your veins.

Spirit of Hven Organic Gin is a luxury, handcrafted Swedish spirit with 40% ABV and a bottle size of 50 cl. It delivers clear citric aromas, distinct vanilla, fresh juniper, and a smooth, peppery finish.

Tasting Notes

•    Aroma: Clear citric notes accompanied by a smooth, distinct tone of Mauritian Bourbon vanilla and cassia bark. Fresh Swedish junipers provide a round character that balances well with cardamom and calamus root.
•    Palate: Sichuan pepper, aniseed, and Guinea pepper give the spirit a distinct structure and edge.
•    Finish: A surprisingly long and smooth aftertaste carrying a gentle touch of liquorice and cut hay.

Serving and Cocktail Suggestions

•    Classic Serve: Mix with cold Indian tonic in a 1:1 ratio, garnished with an orange wedge and fresh dill.
•    Hven's Martini: Stir 6 cl Spirit of Hven Organic Gin with 1 cl dry vermouth over ice, strain into a chilled glass, and garnish with lemon zest.
•    Gin Sour or Tom Collins: Excellent in less sweet, citrus-driven mixed drinks that allow the complex spice notes to shine.

Food Pairing Suggestions

•    Seafood: Pair with cured salmon, gravlax, or fresh pan-fried white fish, as the citrus and dill notes complement clean marine flavours.
•    Cheese: Enjoy alongside a mild, creamy goat's cheese or mature Gouda, where the vanilla and liquorice background notes bridge the richness of the dairy.

Distilling Methods

Fresh botanicals infuse in organic grain spirit for 24 hours before distillation in unique copper pot stills featuring long necks that enhance copper contact for a smooth profile. The spirit undergoes oak maturation prior to a final re-distillation, and it is bottled on site without any chill-filtering or artificial additives.