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Stories, new releases and gin knowledge from the THE DUKE distillery in Aschheim near Munich.
Latest article From the distillery · 5 October 2026
Planning a Christmas party in Munich: ideas by team size from 10 to 80 people with a tour, tasting or distilling course, plus timing, catering and travel.
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New bar menu at the THE DUKE Bar in Aschheim near Munich: summer drinks, gin cocktails and signature serves. View the menu and book a table.
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The German cabinet closes the legal loophole: eight months after our Gin as Protest campaign started, things have changed. A look back.
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Gin tasting at Hotel Torbraeu Munich with THE DUKE distillery: 8 select gins, behind-the-scenes insights and a relaxed evening in October 2025.
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Nachgeschenkt: the THE DUKE Stammtisch with Max and Magic. Gin, stories and good conversations about spirits, enjoyment and Munich.
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Sued over the deposit law: how an association took our non-alcoholic Entgeistert to court, through two instances. The full story, told openly.
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Invitation to the THE DUKE summer party 2024: from 2 pm on Saturday 14 September the distillery in Aschheim opened its doors. All the details.
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On September 14, 2019, THE DUKE distillery opened its doors for the second time this year. The summer festival for the 10th anniversary last year and the…
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On the occasion of our 10th anniversary, our doors were opened on September 15, 2018 to give everyone a look behind the scenes and to celebrate with a…
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Introducing THE DUKE Entgeistert: the non-alcoholic gin alternative from the Munich distillery, handcrafted with true gin character.
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Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes the longing for unforgettable moments under the bright sun, by the shimmering lake, in a convivial beer…
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The DUKE Sloe Gin: Discover the unique taste experience of the Roaring Twenties. A touch of glamour in every bottle. Buy now!
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What does summer actually taste like? THE DUKE asked himself this very question and set out to find the perfect summer gin recipe.
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THE DUKE distillery started with Max & Daniel's Ginger Liqueur in 2010. The number of lovers of the hand-filled and labeled “niche product” alongside the…
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In this blog entry you will find all the information about our Mord auf Ex True Crime Special Edition of 2021.
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As much as we love spirits and all their magic, we also know those evenings when you feel like having a drink but are happy to avoid alcohol.
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The lockdown and the associated regulations have hit everyone particularly hard - especially the catering industry.
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Due to the high demand for the first edition from December 2020, we have done it a second (and last) time: Together with the street and sportswear label…
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Since the days of the Empire, connoisseurs have been searching for the perfect tonic water to complement their gin. Specially formulated for THE DUKE Gin, THE DUKE
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Together with the street and sportswear label Unfair Athletics we founded Unfair X THE DUKE Ltd. Rough Gin Edition developed.
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With Liberalitas Bavarica, THE DUKE distillery is presenting its fourth gin creation - as a new addition in collaboration with the German record champions FC…
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What makes THE DUKE Gin special? Hand-picked organic botanicals, craftsmanship and Munich tradition: the answer is in the botanicals.
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The bars have been closed for far too long due to corona. So if you don't happen to live with a bartender, you probably haven't been able to get freshly mixed…
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Gin has been consistently among the most popular alcoholic drinks for almost a decade now. There is no end to the hype or the renaissance in sight.
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Gin is one of the most popular spirits available today. This is completely understandable, as its variety of different varieties and brands is constantly…
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Admittedly, the selection of gin has become really unmanageable these days. Countless variations from all parts of the world in bottles of every shape and…
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The interaction of gin and tonic water is crucial to creating a good gin and tonic – logically so. But which tonic water goes with which gin?
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When gin experienced a renaissance a few years ago, the market exploded. Nowadays, you can find THE DUKE on the shelves of well-stocked stores.
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The current status of your home bar? A dusty compartment in the kitchen cupboard, filled with 2 or 3 unpopped bottles of unpopular spirits that were left over…
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When making gin, the herbs and spices used – the so-called “drugs” or “botanicals” (herbal extracts) – play an essential role because they are what give the…
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The perfect THE DUKE Gin and Tonic: 5 cl Munich Dry Gin, 12 cl THE DUKE Tonic Water and a twist of orange. Recipe and method in detail.
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The golden-brown season is here again. Long shadows when walking through brown leaves and sitting comfortably inside and watching the rain run down the window…
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Let's be honest - what drink is more symbolic of summer than a spritz? Few drinks manage to bring the flair of Italy or the south of France into our wine…
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Gin is more popular than ever before and the number of different manufacturers and brands is correspondingly large.
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The number of different drinks is virtually endless, with new cocktail creations being added every day.
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What are the best drinks for women? Let's be disappointed right away: there is no such thing as the perfect drink for girls. If you search the internet, THE DUKE
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The days are incredibly short again and the temperatures now clearly show that winter is just around the corner.
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It's summer - the time of year when you love to spend day and night outside. There are many suitable drinks for hot weather and they all have one thing in…
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Sours are available in countless variations, with a wide variety of spirits. Classics are the vodka sour, whiskey sour, pisco sour or the gin sour.
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Where does the expression “have one in your tea” actually come from? We don't want to get involved in the speculation about this topic and have simply done…
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We have to admit, slushies don’t really look amazing in the usual plastic gastro machines with the rotating rollers in them.
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As different as the stories surrounding Tom Collins' namesake are, the Gin Collins variations that are possible with the cocktail are just as varied.
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As you have probably already noticed, we love to experiment with our spirits. Creating new cocktails or even cooking and baking with gin and vodka is super…
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Do you want to surprise your guests with purple or pink cocktails or even color-changing cocktails? We'll show you how - without any artificial colors!
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One thing's for sure: We all love a gin and tonic! But let's be honest – every now and then, it's okay to try something different. For those of you who love gin and tonics, THE DUKE
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Cannabinoidsare ingredients of the hemp plant. Along with THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), CBD (cannabidiol) is one of the most dominant cannabidoids.
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You heard that right: gin and tonic ice cream, because it's finally summer! Being gently woken up by the sun's rays, cycling comfortably to work in an airy…
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Let's be honest: everyone likes pasta! Thanks to the limitless variety of pasta types and sauce variations, there are always new combinations to discover.
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Each of us has one. One thing he loves most, that he swears by and that he longs for all year long - his favorite Oktoberfest tent.
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With his Nakama, Dustin Heimsoth proves that modern, Asian fusion cuisine harmonizes perfectly with first-class drinks.
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Anyone who has lived in the same city for more than a few years knows it: a new bar opens, everyone runs there and it quickly becomes the new “insider tip”.
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It was clear from the start that the Corona pandemic would also impact the catering and bar scene. However, with the accompanying legal closures, it quickly…
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We've actually written about the many different ways bartenders got their jobs, but the story of Eric Bergmann seems almost unbelievable at first glance.
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How do you actually become a bartender? Of course, on the one hand, there are the restaurateurs who have not been able to get away from waiting tables as a…
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One of the fascinating things about bars is how unassuming they often are during the day. You walk past and don't even realize that there was an entrance…
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Can you run a bar alone? Maybe—but certainly not one like Ménage Bar. Not even if your name is Johannes Möhring and you've already run THE DUKE.
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Authenticity is something that THE DUKE distillery has placed great value on since the first distillation in Munich's Maxvorstadt and that runs like a common…
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That's exactly why we love the bartenders - for the fact that they stand behind the counter and magically mix a good mood into the guests' glasses.
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Without bars there are no drinks and without drinks there are no bars. As simple as it sounds, it is important to be aware of how sad life would be without…
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“THE DUKE is an honest gin.” That’s how the founders Max Schauerte and Daniel Schönecker expressed it in the early stages of the distillery and it stayed that…
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