The S72 ‘Legend’ Gin has been an established value in the world of gin since 2017. Six years later, the delicacy that sprang from the brain of ten-time world motocross champion Stefan Everts gets a completely new look: a bottle in the shape of the number 1.
The flavor – violet – has long been in the taste. But the eye also wants something. Stefan Everts had been toying with the idea of a new, striking bottle for some time. The ball really started rolling when he sat down with designer Troy Lee. The ten-time world champion, who had already worked with the designer in his career as a motocross racer, asked the American to design a new bottle. Troy Lee came up with the idea of a bottle in the shape of the number 1. A reference to the many first places that Stefan Everts achieved in his richly filled career (ten world titles, 101 GP victories).
“I am very satisfied with the end result,” says Stefan Everts. “This bottle really catches the eye. And I also like the link with my victories. In my career I always wanted to be the best. With my gin too.”
Shape of the bottle:
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- The nr 1. Stefan is and still remains the nr 1 in motocross. Even though they came close, he is still the record holder with 10 world titles.
- The laurel crown surrounding the logo. A reference to the many victories Stefan was allowed to achieve in his career.
- The crown with the number 72. The well-known logo of S72 Gin. 72 referring to Stefan’s year of birth and the race number he drove in the last years of his career. This number may even only be pinned by Stefan’s descendants.
- At the bottom of the 10 stars. The 10 world titles won
- Quote on the right side. Stefan’s written life motto. A thinker. It’s about always looking ahead and no obstacle is too big to overcome. Even a chameleon can surf the waves of the sea, if only he has enough willpower.
- Signature of the bottle’s initial designer, Troy Lee on the left side.
- At the back. Stefan’s profile with gold crown. After winning his 10th world title and also the year of his retirement, he was celebrated and put a golden crown on his head.
- On the back you will also find the botanicals of the S72 Gin and a ‘taste’ note that the jury members of an international competition wrote about this gin.
- Finally at the top of the stop. A replica of the former fuel cap.
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We are proud of this handmade bottle and especially because it reflects so well who Stefan is. Moreover, he has composed this S72 Gin with the same passion as he built his career and life.
S72 ‘Legend’ Gin is produced with grain alcohol that has been distilled 5 times, through continuous column distillation. This compound gin is has a very distinctive, floral taste provided by the violet essence. Other botanicals used in the gin are juniper berry, rowanberry, coriander, fresh lime, ginger, heathflower and elderflower.
Most of the botanicals have been infused or distilled separately to extract their essence, allowing them to express their qualities in the purest form.
S72 Gin has an ABV of 43% but can be enjoyed pure or on the rocks to enjoy the harmony of the different flavours to the fullest.
Tasting notes (according to London Spirits Competition): Lime zest and raspberry on the nose. Violet is prominent on the palate. Finishes with notes of lemon sherbet.