Knut Hansen
Knut Hansen Handcrafted German Dry Gin 42 50cl
A contemporary German gin that unites regional botanicals, artisan production and one of the most recognisable bottles in the premium segment.
Knut Hansen Dry Gin is a premium artisan gin crafted in Hamburg using 14 regional botanicals at 42% ABV. Its profile combines juniper, basil, cucumber, apple and citrus in a dry, fresh and highly versatile style for premium mixology. The stoneware bottle, with its illustrated design and UV-luminescent details, reinforces its strong visual personality.
Region
Hamburg
Volume
50 cl
ABV
42% ABV
Edition
Standard
Price
On request
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Discreet delivery
Premium protected packaging with no visible exterior branding.
Gift preparation
Gift presentation available under private request.
Ideal for
Tasting notes
Nose
Clear juniper, fresh basil, citrus and a clean vegetal note with a touch of apple.
Palate
Dry and balanced, with a fresh entry, herbal core, cucumber, juniper and crisp white fruit.
Finish
Medium to long, clean, refreshing and gently spiced with a citrus and herbal echo.
Editorial insight
Knut Hansen successfully combines two qualities that are rarely found together: a very strong visual personality and a genuinely well-balanced recipe. It does not seek aromatic eccentricity, but a modern reading of the dry gin — fresh and clear, supported by regional botanicals and a carefully managed scale of production.
Heritage & character
The brand takes as its emblem the legendary figure of the sailor Knut Hansen and builds around it an imagery of freedom, adventure and artisan honesty. Its rootedness in Hamburg is not decorative: the local sourcing of several botanicals and production within the city are genuinely part of both the story and the product.
Technical sheet
- Brand
- Knut Hansen
- Category
- German Dry Gin
- Origin
- Hamburg, Germany
- Producer
- Hamburg Distilling Company HDC GmbH
- Volume
- 50 cl
- ABV
- 42% ABV
- Edition
- Standard
- Designation
- German Dry Gin
Food pairings
Bottle design
Artisan stoneware bottle with a natural stopper and an iconic illustrated design; the eyes of the portrait glow under ultraviolet light. The brand also highlights its inclusion among the top 10 international spirits designs.
Frequently asked questions
What type of spirit is Knut Hansen Dry Gin?
It is a premium German London Dry-style gin, crafted in Hamburg with 14 regional botanicals at 42% ABV.
What makes Knut Hansen Dry Gin special?
It combines artisan production, regional ingredients such as apple, basil and cucumber, and an iconic stoneware bottle with a very recognisable visual identity.
How is Knut Hansen Dry Gin best served?
Best served very cold with tonic in a balloon glass or highball, accompanied by basil, cucumber or orange according to the desired profile.
Is it a good gift bottle?
Yes. Its distinctive presentation, its premium positioning and its great mixology versatility make it an excellent gift choice.
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