Monkey 47 London Dry Gin 500ml
Hailing from Germany’s Black Forest, Monkey 47 is an exotic gin made with a molasses base. The 47 refers to the number of botanicals used which includes such unlikely fruit ingredients like lingonberries, blackberries, and honey pomelo. These are combined
Monkey 47 London Dry Gin 500ml x 2 Bottles Value Pack
This is a 2 bottles value pack.
Hailing from Germany’s Black Forest, Monkey 47 is an exotic gin made with a molasses base. The 47 refers to the number of botanicals used which includes such unlikely fruit ingredients like lingonberries, blackberries, a
Never Never Distilling Southern Strength Gin 500ml^
Our Southern Strength Gin is a botanical blast of classic flavour with a luxurious mouthfeel. A savoury overproof expression, achieved by elevating the angelica root, coriander seed and lemon character. This gin was developed from bartender and consumer f
Nikka Coffey Gin 700ml
Following the success of Coffey Grain and Coffey Malt, two new expressions, Coffey Gin and Coffey Vodka, were added to the range in 2017 to further pursue the beauty of the Coffey stills. This project was accomplished by combining the tangible and intangi
Nordes Gin 700ml
Nordés is pure Galicia. Its personality, its taste and its aromas transport us to the freshness, the simplicity and the approach to life of the people of Galicia.
A Premium gin that uses 11 high-quality natural botanicals, and stands out for its stimul
Opera Budapest Dry Gin 700ml
Opera Budapest Gin is a perfectly balanced symphony of botanicals distilled in the purest corn-spirit. Poppy seeds give it a unique Hungarian touch.
Composed under the arcades of Budapest’s Opera House and handcrafted on the city’s outskirts in Hungary
Opihr Gin Regional Arabian Edition
Oriental flavours of OPIHR Gin with powerful bursts of Persian black lemons amplified by the sharp citrus flavour of Timut peppers. A richly intense citrus and spice-led gin with concentrated lemon notes and spices.
ABV: 43%
Vol: 700ml
Opihr Gin Regional European Edition 700ml”
A distinctly OPIHR Gin blending fragrant myrrh and the discernible aromatic bitterness of cascarilla bark. A bold spiced gin with balanced bitter notes from Europe and rich spices of the Orient.
ABV: 43%
Orz Gin 500ml
A Symphony of Heritage and Australian Wilderness
Crafted in the vibrant heart of Adelaide, Orz Gin is an exquisite celebration of cross-cultural botanicals and native Australian terroir. This small-batch spirit marries tradition with innovation, weavin
Peddler's Shanghai Craft Gin
Peddlers is a rare Eastern gin inspired by the Shanghai underground. A diverse community of creators and artists, merchants and musicians, who push the boundaries of their craft.
Three friends spent three years with a master distiller, testing, perfect
Perfume Trees Gin Miniature Premium Timber Box Set 50ml
Inspired botanicals from the heritage of Hong Kong are harmoniously coupled with classically recognised gin tones to create the sumptuous and refreshing aromas of Perfume Trees gin
ABV:45%
VOL:50ml
Perfume Trees Gin 白蘭樹下 500ml
Inspired botanicals from the heritage of Hong Kong are harmoniously coupled with classically recognised gin tones to create the sumptuous and refreshing aromas of Perfume Trees 白蘭樹下 gin
ABV: 45%
Perfume Trees Pale Ink Coffee Gin Liqueur 500ml
Pale Ink uses Perfume Trees Gin as the spirit base, capturing the memories and fragrance of Hong Kong. There are countless ways to retell the stories of a city, but nothing does it quite as well as using locally grown botanicals and the stories and cultur
Plymouth Gin 700ml
The rich and smooth taste of Plymouth Gin is the result of a balanced blend of seven hand-selected botanicals.
ABV: 41.2%
Porcelain Shanghai Dry Gin (Mandarin Edition) 700ml
Porcelain Gin brings rich Chinese craftsmanship and elegance to the world of craft gin. Meticulously handcrafted using the highest quality ingredients, distilled in small batches. The vessel is designed in partnership with LOVERAMICS adorned with our sign
Porcelain Shanghai Dry Gin (Spice Edition) 700ml
Porcelain Gin brings rich Chinese craftsmanship and elegance to the world of craft gin. Meticulously handcrafted using the highest quality ingredients, distilled in small batches. The vessel is designed in partnership with LOVERAMICS adorned with our sign
Porter's Modern Classic Gin 700ml
A classic dry style of gin elevated by cold-distilled botanicals such as our buddha’s hand citron. It captures the bright, citrus notes from this fruit by distilling at low temperatures, preserving its natural flavour and fragrant aroma. Exceptionally wel
Porter’s Tropical Old Tom Gin 750ml
Our old tom stays true to the classic combination of sweetened gin and exotic botanicals, whilst using modern methods to extract more refined flavours.
A classic juniper base is lifted by tropical notes of passion fruit, guava and white tea, which are
Portofino Dry Gin 500ml
Produced by an Antique Italian Distillery, each batch of the gin is made using a combination of traditional and innovative methods.
The initial notes are from fresh lemon and crisp juniper that transport us to the hills of Portofino. They give way to a
Roku Gin 700ml
6 Japanese botanicals nurtured in Japan’s beautiful nature, Sakura flower, Sakura leaf, Yuzu peel, Sencha tea (green tea), Gyokuro tea (refined green tea) and Sanshō pepper. Six Japanese botanicals cultivated over four seasons, the six Japanese botanicals
Saigon Baigur Premium Dry Gin 700ml
This gin is a celebration of some of the best botanicals Vietnam has to offer, black cardamom from the dense jungles in the North, the rare Buddha’s Hand citrus grown in the capital of Hanoi, Saigon Cinnamon from the Annamite mountain ranges and Lotus flo
Sakurao Gin Original
A gin that utilizes 9 kinds of botanicals, including fresh citrus from Hiroshima, and is distilled using a combination of steeping and vapor methods.
Besides 9 kinds of botanicals from Hiroshima, 5 kinds of imported botanicals such as juniper berry and c
Silent Pool Rare Citrus Gin 700ml
An innovative and alluring gin handcrafted with the world’s rarest citrus. Expertly balances bright and zesty notes of Buddha’s Hand with enticingly rich notes of Natsu Dai Dai, subtly sweetened with Hirado Buntan.
ABV: 43%
Silent Pool Rose Expression Gin 700ml
Light, elegant and smooth with notes of vetiver and cardamom mingling beautifully on the palate. Delicate rose notes build in the back of the mouth, along with a lingering finish of citrus and spice.
ABV: 43%
Gin Hong Kong - The Bottle Shop
Gin
Gin in Hong Kong took off in popularity around the late 2000s, when Hendricks first emerged onto the gin scene. Since then, the number of gins available in the market has been a hundred fold; bars, restaurants, retail stores, the gin craze hasn’t subsided since. Back then we were amongst the few stores that sold gins online. Over the years, gin deliveries in Hong Kong have changed dramatically, from ten years ago housing close to 100 gins, to now it’s not uncommon to have close to 300 gins.
How is gin produced?
Production wise, gin is basically no different to vodka, there are no restrictions or regulations on the raw ingredient the spirit is made from. But in order to be a gin, the spirit must be at least 40% in alcohol by volume, and has been distilled with juniper berries.
Today gins use a huge range of ingredients as its flavouring ingredients. It’s almost limitless as to what distillers come up with; some you wouldn’t imagine is even possible; lobsters??!!! The basic botanical profiles of most gins however, include herbs, fruits, and/or spices. Popular herbs used in gins include rosemary, thyme, coriander, peppermint, rose, butterfly peas, lavender, kaffir lime leaves, ginger, lemongrass, basil, lavender, and so on. To stand out, some popular “exotic” words must be used - here are a few: “wild”, “foraged”, “uniquely local”, and so on. Fruits are an essential botanical in gins too, lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, berries, olive, bergamot, pear, grape.
Meanwhile, spices are quintessentially gin, aside from juniper berries, some common spices include ginger, peppercorn, cardamon, anise, Angelica root, pine needles, liquorice, cinnamon, coriander seeds, nutmeg, bark, seaweed, and of course a touch of saffron. Spoiler alert, even though animals feature heavily on their labels, think Monkey 47 gin, Elephant Gin, Mermaid Gin; no monkeys, elephants, or mermaids were harmed. The only exception is perhaps L'Homard Gin, which actually does use lobsters as part of its main “botanical” ingredient.
Looking for gin online means a little basic understanding of some simple gin categories. Below we have a little guide to help you choose a gin that’s best for you.
London Dry Gin
London Dry Gin came about from the invention of column still (or Coffey still) in 1830. Which meant that better quality alcohol was produced and consumed. “Dry gin” was designated as clear, unsweetened gin, often flavoured with more subtle botanicals. Given that by then, London has had a hundred years of gin-making culture and “experience” (Queen Anne had already cancelled the charter that had granted exclusive rights to Worshipful Company of Distillers to produce gin in London), most of this type of gins were produced in London. Hence this dry, juniper forward, clear and subtle gin was henceforth labelled as “London Dry Gin”.
Today, London Dry Gin can be produced anywhere in the world. However, to be called a London dry gin, the spirit has to have a minimum 37.5% abv, with no artificial ingredients or flavouring after distillation.
Old Tom Gin
No one knows exactly where Old Tom Gin came from, there aren’t a shortage of anecdotes from Captain Dudley Bradstreet to a tomcat falling into a vat of gin. Its popularity has made a resurgence since Hayman’s interpretation of the original recipe, followed by many others including Booth’s Gin, Secret Treasures, Jensens, Ransom, Tanqueray, and Herno. In reality, Old Tom Gin is a simple gin sweetened with liquorice or sugar, it’s been called the missing link to on the one hand, a dry subtle and slightly harsh London Dry Gin, to on the other fuller body Jenever Gin or Dutch Gin.
Navy Strength Gin
Navy Strength Gin in Hong Kong is a popular choice for drinkers who like to consume their gin neat. The origin of the term is actually quite recent, coined in 1993 by Plymouth Gin by its brilliant marketing team. But the history dates back to the 18th century when it was actually dangerous to have inflammable alcohol on board the Royal Navy ships. Why? Because if casks of alcohol spilled onto the ship interiors and somehow wet the gunpowder used in cannon balls and muskets, the gunpowder wouldn’t fire and hence, the navy would be vulnerable and defenceless. Hence, gins on board navy ships had to be tested with a gunpowder and gin mixture before it was allowed onboard. This is where the term and the alcohol level of Navy Gin came from. For gins to be flammable, it had to be 100 degrees proof, or 57% abv. Hence in order for gins to be called Navy strength, it has to be 57.7%.
Of course, the higher the alcohol in a gin, the more flavours it absorbs out of the botanicals. That’s why when you see a gin in Hong Kong with a higher alcohol, expect bigger and bolder flavours.
Sloe Gin
Sloe gins are normally a red liqueur enjoyed neat or with tonic. Technically it’s actually a liqueur at a minimum of 25% abv, but normally no more than 30%. Sloe gin is produced by macerating pricked sloe berries (around 50% of the tank) in gin, routinely turned and aged for up to three months. Normally considered a British drink, Sloe gin in Hong Kong has enjoyed amazing popularity, as it’s a sweet mixture with lower alcohol levels enjoyed by both seasoned and novice drinkers.
Jenever or Dutch Gin
Back in the 16th and 17th century when England had a juniper flavoured spirit that later on became gin, Flanders and Netherlands had their own version of a juniper spirit called Oude Geneva, distilled from malted grain similar to new-make whisky. Today there are two types of Jenever, an Oude (old Jenever) and a Jonge (young Jenever). Oude Jenever must contain at least 15% of malt wine, and no more than 20g/l sugar; while Jonge Jenever can contain no more than 15% malt wine.
Whilst there’s a readily available supply of gin online, in general there is a lack of choice for Jenever gin in Hong Kong. If you’ve never had a Jenever, it’s worth trying as Jonge Jenever has a more neutral flavour with slight juniper and malt wine. Oude Jenever on the other hand, has a smoother but much more punchy flavour, or what we would describe the gin as funky.
Gins from us
We have one of the largest selections of gin in Hong Kong. If you’re a gin and tonic fan, we’re well versed with loads of experience (ha ha) to recommend the best gin for you. Or alternatively, if you like your gin neat, let us know as we have some amazing barrel-aged gins, or gin specifically designed to be drunk without adjuncts. Next day gin delivery if you order before 3pm.