Yes, we perfectly understand the rules for distilling London Dry Gin. But we give them a twist.
‘Strange Donkey’ is an unconventional but beautiful blend of citrus from all continents and the local botanicals from our own backyard, here in the outskirts of Antwerp. A refined gin that bursts with taste and tingles all your senses, even the sixth.
To create our precious gin we skilfully unite 23 ingredients, 17 of which are grown in the fruitful pasture of Vremde, a drowsy town near Antwerp (by all odds the greatest city of Belgium). A long, long time ago the villagers decided to build a church. For some reason, they left it up to a donkey to ‘choose’ a suitable site. Wherever it would stop to rest, they would build. As these head-strong animals often do, the donkey resolutely followed its own path and wandered off to a rather strange location. In local dialect “Vremde” means “strange”. With this characteristic yet delicate gin we pay tribute to Vremde, where all our ideas take root.
Our inspiration awakens when everyone else is sound asleep. It is true: we prefer the lab over our bed. Speaking about passion…
But that’s just the start. You know those summer festival posters stacked with names of various artists “and many more”? Well, our ingredients list is quite similar. Strange Donkey is endowed with a delicate mix of:
Juniper berry to spice things up. Coriander for some extra pep. Lemon verbena, which is known for reducing stress. Garden angelica adds flavour and holds medicinal power (beats any cold!). Prick-madam brings a touch of sour to the party. Olive herb for that summery Mediterranean aroma. Walnut, putting the ‘nut’ in nutrient. Apple elderflower, picked for its honey scented aroma and Seven Succulent Secret Sensations, straight from the donkey’s garden…
Are you sure you want to share this little gem? Why don’t you keep it all to yourself? Or are your friends really that special…? Well, in that case: Serve with Goldberg Tonic, a slice of citrus, a slice of grapefruit and – if you like doing things properly – add some pink pepper berries. Or serve with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic (the one with the blue label), 1 cardamom pod, 1 slice of pink grapefruit and 3 pink pepper berries.
Heehaw!
Last winter, instead of cuddling up in its comfy stable, The Donkey launched a new, exceptional, Japanese influenced heart-warming blend.
Based on the 2015 silver medal awarded Strange Donkey this limited edition Winter Gin even got more pretentious and came back with 2017 golden medal at the International Wine & Spirit Competition in London.
More addresses to be announced on our Facebook page. Or apply in writing to info@strangedonkeygin.com for all the latest news
Ter Leepe* Zedelgem
Horseele* Gent
De Jonkman** Brugge
Barabas Boechout
Brasserise Oudenaarde
Cuines 33 Knokke
De Valk Borsbeek
Hygge Boechout
Brunello Knokke
Estaminet Brugge
Passage Brugge
Charbon Ruiselede
Hilton Hotel Antwerpen
Octave Antwerpen
Kasteeltje Boechout
Steakerij Werchter
Carpe Diem Mortsel
Naiv Frankfurt (Germany)
Aspen Ski, Wilrijk
Naturell Gent
A l’Infintiste Antwerpen
Cabane Lier
Vijfde Seizoen Aalter
Mijn Gedacht Ranst
Hof van Ranst
Bollekeshoef Heist-od-Berg
Tafel 10 Ruiselede
Boury Roeselare
De Schone van Boskoop Jaqcueline Boechout
Stable Edegem
Boef Oudenaarde
Pastoor Vremde
Coconut Knokke
If you prefer on line shopping and worldwide shipping you can order here
Check www.belgunique.be for our bottles and gadgets like the donkey glasses
B&B Vennehoeve Vremde
Verschueren NV Antwerpen
Chacalli Vinotheek A’pen
Fred Finest Market Edegem
MASshop Antwerpen
Fly Shop Antwerp Airport
Cellier Saint-Paul Liege
Albo Wilrijk
Drankenpaleis Lier
Boons-Verbiest Nijlen
De Musketiers Gent
Vanko Stabroek
Den Hoorn Lier
Depot 30 Dilsen
Nauwelaerts Koningshooikt
Neyt Waarschoot
Vinoland Destelbergen
Atelier du gin Liege
Vets dranken Borsbeek
La Cave a Grains Ciney
Goetze Lier
Delhaize Plantin, Antwerpen
Flanders Shop Brussel
Bu-V Werchter
Hanos A’pen /Hasselt
Chris Union Nevele
De Kroon Wijnegem
Pelgrims Aarschot
Luxury for men Westmalle
Sentemart Lendelede
Asterx Kontich
Drankengigant Beveren
DeKoninck Buizingen
Gin Whisky Shop Brugge
Verreydt Noorderwijk
Krijsman Sinaai
Brandtfood Hove
Bacchus Kalken
Cassimon Kalmthout
Quali-Drinks Mechelen
Ad Fundum Sint Truiden
Makro/Metro
Meat and Market Vremde
Vinotaire Zandhoven
Prik Tik Leuven
LDC Lommel
De Vidts Sint-Niklaas
Claessens Sint-Job
Schoentjes St-Pieters-Leeuw
Thys Duffel
Alcimex Landen
Huis Van Gastel Antwerpen
Daems Lille
Appell. Contrôlée Ekeren
Bakkerij St Rita Kontich
Drankenwereld on-line
Chacalli Antwerpen
Tinteau Boechout
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Sofico Knokke
Flandria Eeklo
Prima Micro Ranst
Tovinal Lier
Casa N7 Turnhout
Vizyon Bruxelles
Born stubborn we donkeys keep focusing on distilling limited batches (and even private label gins)
We prefer quality and perfection of our inventive products over nightly administration
so
we got professionals to serve you...
Distribution for Belgium www.havanadistribution.be
Currently we are looking for distribution partners in other countries