Gin
Rarner Gin
CHF 30
View BottleCraft Gin from Switzerland
Craft does not mean small for smallness’ sake. It means: every batch is set up, distilled, tasted and bottled by the same hands — in our case in Raron in the Valais.
What craft really means
Between an industrial distillery and a craft distillery lies one fundamental difference: the feedback loop. Whoever macerates, distils and tastes personally can taste every decision — and correct it in the next batch. That learning loop is the real craft, and it only works when volumes stay manageable.
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For us that means concretely: Valais wine as the base, botanicals from the region, a copper pot still and two people — Robin and Prisca Salzmann — accountable for every step. The result: three gins allowed to evolve each year instead of tasting the same forever.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is “craft gin” a protected term?
No — which is why it pays to look behind the label: who distils where, on what base, in what quantities? With us the answers are public.
Does every batch taste the same?
Almost — small variations belong to the craft and to the nature of the ingredients. We see that as honesty, not a flaw.
Can I visit the production?
Yes — at a tasting in Raron we show the still, the botanicals and the process. Requests via the tastings page.