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Discover everything you need to know about Mad Owl Special Edition Gin, Craft Gin Club's November 2021 Gin of the Month!
Nov 8, 2021
Allow us to introduce you to Craft Gin Club’s November 2021 Gin of the Month, Mad Owl Special Edition Gin! This fabulous tipple has been distilled especially for Craft Gin Club members to discover in their November 2021 Gin of the Month box in the beautiful region of North Zealand, Denmark.
In this feature, you can find out how Mad Owl Special Edition Gin is made, what it tastes like and our favourite ways to drink it. Scroll down to reveal all!
Mad Owl Special Edition Gin
Citrus With A Rush Of Zesty Fruit
Distilled in Kagerup, North Zealand, Denmark, exclusively for Craft Gin Club members
42% ABV
How is Mad Owl Special Edition Gin made?
Mad Owl Special Edition Gin is distilled by the Thornæs Distillery, which is named after the distillery’s founder Torben Thornæs. It is made using botanicals like fresh oranges, lemons and lemon verbena grown just down the road from the distillery. They are all distilled with base alcohol, giving the gin its remarkable citrus-forward flavour profile.
The botanicals used to make Mad Owl Special Edition Gin: juniper, coriander, angelica root, grains of paradise, orange zest, lemon zest, lemon verbena and orris root.
But why is it call “Mad Owl Gin”? Mad Owl Gin is named after an owl that was discovered in the attic of the building that would become Thornæs Distillery when Torben Thornæs first discovered the property.
It [the owl] was visible and then invisible all the way down [the attic], and it finished up at the dark side of the room. It was just a magical moment. First I got a shock. I thought, ‘What was that!?’ Because it didn’t make a noise. It was just floating all the way down.
— Torben Thornæs
Torben and his team gave their avian flatmate a moniker: the Mad Owl. And when they launched their first gin – the noisy production of which had driven their owl to a disused building across the yard – they could think of no better namesake.
Torben and his amazing team. Paul and Hans-Henrik at Thornæs Distillery.
What does Mad Owl Special Edition Gin taste like?
Mad Owl Special Edition Gin has clear citrus tones on the nose from the lemon, orange and lemon verbena. On the palate, a smack of juniper meets a light, crisp bitterness and slight sweetness alongside zesty citrus. They all last long into the bright and delightful finish.
How do you serve Mad Owl Special Edition Gin?
We recommend serving Mad Owl Special Edition Gin with a premium citrus-forward tonic water like Lixir Pink Grapefruit, garnishing with grapefruit slices and a cinnamon stick. You can find the recipe for our perfect Mad Owl Special Edition Gin & Tonic suggestion at this link or by clicking on the image below:
With it’s fabulously citrusy flavour profile, Mad Owl Special Edition Gin is also incredible in cocktails. One of our favourite ways to drink Mad Owl Special Edition Gin is in Craft Gin Club’s Gin & Stormy, our November 2021 Cocktail of the Month - a cocktail created by our Master Mixologist, Maria Vieira, specifically for this gin!
Craft Gin Club’s Gin & Stormy is a playful twist on the rum-based Dark & Stormy cocktail. It pairs Mad Owl Special Edition Gin with Lixir Ginger Beer and our bespoke Gin & Stormy cocktail syrup, along with a slice of fresh lime to garnish. Yum! You can find the recipe by clicking on the image below or right here.
What other gins does Thornæs Distillery make?
Thornæs Distillery has four Mad Owl gins in its range and two Mad Owl gin liqueurs:
Mad Owl London Dry Gin
Mad Owl London Dry Gin won Bronze at the International Wine & Spirit Competition.
This is a classic London Dry that’s delightfully rich and clean, with hints of herb and subtle sweet tones that make it wonderfully moreish.
How do you serve Mad Owl London Dry GIn? Try this delicious gin with premium light tonic water and garnish with a slice of fresh lemon.
Mad Owl Herbal Gin
Mad Owl Herbal Gin won Silver at the International Wine & Spirit Competition.
This craft gin is brimming with mouth-watering green herb flavours and has wonderful touches of pepper and juicy orange.
How do your serve Mad Owl Herbal Gin? We recommend serving this gin with a premium Indian tonic water and your choice of citrus garnishes like fresh lemon and/or woody herbs like bay, thyme or rosemary.
Mad Owl Lavender Gin
Made with lavender and butterfly pea flowers, this purple craft gin is a floral delight. A hint of Danish flower honey then rounds out each sip in the most wonderful way.
How do you serve Mad Owl Lavender Gin? Try this gin with premium tonic water and garnish with fresh berries and citrus fruits.
Mad Owl Barrel Aged Gin
Aged in American oak barrels, this gin has incredible, bourbon-like notes of caramel, vanilla, oak and coconut.
How do your serve Mad Owl Barrel Aged Gin? This gin is fantastic served “on the rocks” or with a premium ginger ale and a slice of lime, to garnish.
Mad Owl Blackberry Gin Liqueur
This gorgeous gin liqueur is sweet and rich and bursting with blackberry flavours, which come from local blackberries, and touches of pepper and citrus. A hint of vanilla then adds a wonderfully mellow base that is completely moreish.
How do you serve Mad Owl Blackberry Gin Liqueur? This gin liqueur is fantastic sipped “on the rocks” and is just as good with a premium tonic water and a garnish of fresh berries or citrus fruit.
Mad Owl Rhubarb & Ginger Gin Liqueur
Sweet-tart rhubarb and zesty fresh ginger come together in this sumptuous gin liqueur. With it’s rich base of juniper, it’s a truly special tipple.
How to serve Mad Owl Rhubarb & Ginger Gin Liqueur? Try this gin liqueur with a premium Indian tonic water and garnish with fresh basil and orange peel. You will not be disappointed!
Where can I buy Mad Owl gin?
The Mad Owl Gin range is available at the farm shop at Thornæs Distillery.
You can also find the full range of Mad Owl Gins on the Craft Gin Club online shop here along with other items from our November 2021 Gin of the Month box. Click on the image below to discover everything inside Craft Gin Club’s November 2021 Gin of the Month box!
