Where does the gin come from?
Behind the Holy Gins is the Hochstrasser family business from beautiful Styria in Austria. For 94 years, everything here has revolved around the art of distilling, now in its fourth generation.
Martin Hochstrasser is setting a new course in the long-standing family tradition of distilling fine fruits and herbs. He combines craftsmanship with a fresh spirit. The Holy Gin is a tribute to old times. The family’s history began as a church inn and is brought into the modern age by the stylised church window depicting St Martin.
Holy Gin is produced in the modern New Western style. Through time-consuming creation of a recipe and ambitious fine-tuning of all botanicals, junior boss Martin Hochstrasser has created exceptional dry gins, because the Holy Gin Classic does not come alone. He brings along his 3 siblings, the Holy Gin Almkräuter, the Holy Gin Marille and the Gin Fizz.
We would like to introduce you to these four delicacies in more detail.
The Gins
Holy Gin Classic
HOLY GIN Classic was produced in the modern New Western style. The powerful citrus peel aroma, embedded in juniper and forest floor flavours, is not only clear and refreshing on the nose but also on the palate.
The Holy Gin Classic is the first product of the 4th generation at Hochstrasser – junior boss Martin has created a unique dry gin with this product. Harmonious and with a round flavour
Serving recommendation
- 4cl Holy Gin Classic, neat on ice
(optionally with basil or lemon zest) - 4cl Holy Gin Classic,
100ml Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water, - 4-5 pink pepper berries,
1 sprig of rosemary, ice cubes - 4cl Holy Gin Classic,
100ml Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water, - 1 slice of cucumber, 1 sprig of thyme, ice cubes
- 4cl Holy Gin Classic,
100ml Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water, mixed berries (berry mix) or rose petals
Holy Gin Almkräuter
HOLY GIN Almkräuter was also produced in the modern New Western style. The unique, full-bodied gin flavour comes from the hand-picked herbs directly from the Teichalm. The delicate and very harmonious herbal notes, embedded in juniper and forest floor flavours, make it a clear and refreshing must-have for all gin lovers.
Intense and harmonious herbal flavours (hand-picked alpine herbs (colourful mix) from the Teichalm in Styria), juniper note, delicate citrus tone. Woody, strong, full-bodied.
43% vol.
Serving recommendation:
- 4cl Holy Gin Almkräuter,
- neat on ice (optionally with lemon zest)
- 4cl Holy Gin Almkräuter,
- 100 ml Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water
or Fever-Tree Sicilian Lemon Tonic Water, 1 lemon zest, ice cubes 4cl Holy Gin Almkräuter,
100ml Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water
(optionally a dash of elderberry syrup) and meadow flowers (daisies, dandelions…)
Holy Gin Marille
HOLY GIN Apricot is another modern New Western style gin.
Fruity, delicate, fragrant – this is how our local apricot is known. The delicate fruity flavour gives Holy Gin Marille its very special charm. The fruity, harmonious apricot flavour, embedded in an elegant juniper base, not only beguiles the nose, but is also an inimitable pleasure for the palate.
Serving recommendation:
- 4cl Holy Gin Marille,
neat on ice (optionally with a lemon zest) - 4cl Holy Gin Marille,
100 ml Fever-Tree Sicilian Lemon Tonic, lemon balm, 1 slice of lime or lemon, ice cubes - 4cl Holy Gin Apricot,
100ml Fever-Tree Sicilian Lemon Tonic, lemon balm, fresh apricot wedges
Gin Fizz
Gin Fizz – the refreshing classic with gin, lemon and soda!
Bottled with Styrian Holy Gin Classic, it’s the perfect gin cocktail for summer parties and barbecues! Just add a splash of soda and you’re done! Gin Fizz impresses with its intense citrus flavour, pleasant sweetness and elegant juniper note.
Shake well before opening!
Serving recommendation:
- 5cl Gin Fizz
- 5cl soda
- 1 slice of lemon
- Ice cubes
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Awards
★ Holy Gin Classic: Styrian national rating: Gold 2024 and World Spirits Award: Gold 2022
★ Holy Gin Almkräuter: Styrian national rating: Gold 2023 and World Spirits Award: Silver 2022
★ Holy Gin Marille: Styrian national rating: Silver 2022
★ Distillery: World Spirits Award 2024: World Spirits Award 2024: World-Class Distillery & Distillery of the year
Interesting facts
Hochstrasser is the right place for anyone who has always wanted to visit a distillery. On a personally guided tour through the distillery, visitors gain interesting insights into the production process, storage in special barrels and the history of distilling schnapps.
Visitors experience the distilling process up close and personal and a scent trail allows them to savour the distillates with all their senses. The tour is rounded off with a tasting in the show and sales room, where you will find a wide range of products as well as gifts and fine glassware for every occasion.
Destillerie Hochstrasser GmbH & Co KG
Marktplatz 12, A-8562 Mooskirchen, T. +43 3137 2232, hochstrasser@schnaps.at, www.schnaps.at
