Spirit of Hven Organic Navy Strength Gin
Spirit of Hven Organic Navy Strength Gin is true navy strength from a tiny Swedish island — 750mL at 57.1% ABV (100 British proof), certified organic, made at the Spirit of Hven Backafallsbyn Distillery on the island of Hven in the Öresund strait — and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 57.1% (100 British proof — true navy strength)
- Size: 750mL
- Origin: island of Hven, Sweden (Öresund strait); founded 2008 by Anja and Henric Molin
- Certification: certified organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, biodynamic; no additives, no chill filtration
- Production: organic wheat/barley/rye base, 68-hr fermentation, column-distilled, matured 24 months in virgin American oak; 24-hr botanical maceration + copper pot re-distillation with lavender, chamomile, elderflower in botanical baskets; aerated 3–6 months
- Awards: IWSC Silver Outstanding 2017, IWSC Bronze 2016, ISC Bronze 2016, ADI Craft Distilled Silver 2018, SF World Spirits Bronze 2018
Navy Strength, Swedish Discipline
Navy strength means 57.1% ABV — the old Royal Navy standard — and Spirit of Hven earns it the hard way. The base is an organic wheat, barley and rye spirit fermented 68 hours, column-distilled, then matured a full 24 months in virgin white American oak. Botanicals — juniper, coriander, cardamom, cassia bark, orange and lemon peels — macerate 24 hours; the spirit is re-distilled in copper pot stills with lavender, chamomile and elderflower in botanical baskets, then aerated 3–6 months to stabilize. US importer Preiss Imports (Ramona, CA) brings it in; the medals (IWSC Silver Outstanding 2017 among them) followed. Explore the gin collection or browse everything from Spirit of Hven.
Tasting Notes
Pure with clear juniper and citrus; light vanilla lifted by spicy licorice; herbs and coriander; oak sweetness balancing the mid-palate; smooth yet powerful with full mouthfeel and a lengthy round finish.
How to Enjoy
Navy-strength gin was made for cocktails that need backbone: a navy Gimlet, a high-proof Negroni, or a Martini with real presence. Add tonic and it holds its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is navy strength gin?
57.1% ABV (100 British proof) — the strength the Royal Navy once required, so gunpowder soaked in spirit would still ignite.
Where is Spirit of Hven gin made?
At the Spirit of Hven Backafallsbyn Distillery on the island of Hven in the Öresund strait, Sweden — founded in 2008.
Is it organic?
Yes — certified organic, non-GMO, gluten-free and biodynamic, with no additives and no chill filtration.
What botanicals does it use?
Juniper, coriander, cardamom, cassia bark, orange and lemon peels, plus lavender, chamomile and elderflower in the botanical baskets.
Swedish navy strength, certified organic — order Spirit of Hven Organic Navy Strength Gin online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.