The year is 2008 AD. All of culinary Germany is occupied by large international gin corporations… All of Germany? No, one backyard in Munich, inhabited by uncompromising distillers, will not stop putting up resistance against the invader… [loosely based on Asterix]—This is more or less how we can describe the beginnings of THE DUKE Distillery.

In fact, only a few years ago gin was not on the map in this country. This may seem surprising given today’s new Gin Craze, where the time-honored spirit gin has finally reclaimed its once occupied territory.

On the way there, quite a few THE DUKE gin bottles have changed hands. This development thankfully accompanied the rediscovery of the classic cocktail bar. Something that thankfully has experienced an unprecedented renaissance over the past decade.

Next to the Gin & Tonic, classics from the 50s, such as the Martini, Negroni, and Gimlet, have also celebrated their reawakening. We, THE DUKE Gin are happy to have been part of initiating this development as pioneers of German gin. We would also like to take this time to thank all our loyal customers who have made this possible for us. And on that note – Gin Gin!