Gin
Rarner Gin
CHF 30
View BottleValais Gin: The Rhône Valley, Distilled
Apricots from sun-drenched slopes, wine from steep vineyards, larches above the valley: the Valais is a pantry — and Johann Gin is its distilled form.
Terroir you can taste
The Valais is the driest, sunniest valley in Switzerland — ideal for apricots, grapes and intense mountain herbs. These ingredients are not marketing but our recipe: the Valais apricot shapes Rarner Gin, and Valais wine forms the base of all our distillates.
We distil in Raron, between vineyards and railway line, in a small family distillery: Salzmann Distillery, founded by Robin and Prisca Salzmann.
From the valley to all of Switzerland
You do not have to travel to the Valais to drink Valais gin: order Rarner, Hiemalis and Solstice in the online shop in a few clicks — delivered by post across Switzerland.
And if you do find yourself in the valley: join a tasting at the distillery or find our bottles at regional stockists — the stockists map shows where.
Salzmann Distillery
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do the ingredients for Valais gin come from?
As regional as possible: apricots and wine from the Valais, larch wood from the mountain forests, plus classic gin botanicals like juniper and coriander.
What does the wine base mean for the taste?
A softer, almost creamy texture and a longer finish than gins on neutral spirit — the wine’s fruit carries the botanicals without dominating them.
Can I visit the distillery in Raron?
Yes — we host group tastings with a look into production. Requests via our tastings page.