Sometimes a single scent is enough to spark an idea that later ends up in the glass as a premium gin. Tonka Gin builds precisely on this moment, translating the captivating aroma of the tonka bean into a clear, precisely composed craft gin.
Hamburg Tonka Gin with a Distinctive Concept
Tonka Gin comes from Hamburg and bears the signature of Daniel and Serap Soumikh, who fell in love with a gin and tonic on a trip to Spain in which freshly grated tonka bean played the leading role. Their enthusiasm evolved into the ambition not to treat the aroma as a bar trick, but to capture it as a cleanly distilled signature that works consistently in a well-balanced Gin.
To ensure it remained more than just a beautiful idea, the team worked on the recipe for almost two years. It was meant to taste classically of juniper while still carrying that warm tonka note in the finale. The first bottles were ready in September 2014, supported by bartenders and an experienced distillery capable of balancing craftsmanship and consistency.
Tonka Gin with Vanilla and Juniper
On the nose, Tonka Gin opens with juniper setting the frame and a soft spice that immediately recalls vanilla, bitter almond, and hay blossom. On the palate, the distillate initially appears pleasantly classic, as citrus and peppery accents provide structure, yet on the finish the tonka bean takes over, delivering a velvety, slightly sweet depth that lingers. The higher alcohol content of the Classic bottling carries the aromas with intensity while remaining controlled, whether you enjoy the gin neat or with a finely sparkling, not overly dominant tonic.
Enjoy Craft Gin with Tonka Bean
Tonka Gin convinces not by volume, but through an unusual ingredient that is cleanly integrated into a premium gin. If you appreciate a characterful gin and tonic with warm, gourmand depth, the Classic bottling is the clear choice, while the cask-aged version, as a limited sipping gin with rum cask finesse, truly shines when you pour yourself a quiet evening glass. Both variants show how consistently Tonka Gin from Hamburg translates the tonka bean concept into high-quality craft gin.
