Gipsy Moth IV London Dry Gin

"Because it intensifies life." - Sir Francis Charles Chichester

A gin worthy of the Voyage

Gipsy Gin

The Gipsy Moth IV botanical Gin's flavour has an original formula of herbs and spices. Made of 100 percent natural ingredients and produced in the Schiedam distillery whose history dates back to 1658, Gipsy Gin is not only ideal for the classic G&T but also for creating new cocktail experiences, which, like Gipsy Moth IV, has excited people allaround the world.

GMIV The Legend

Legacy

Gipsy Moth IV’s story begins when she was designed to be built as the first-ever purpose-built ocean racing yacht for Sir Francis Chichester’s record breaking voyage around the world in 1966-67.

At the age of 65, Sir Francis, battling cancer, triumphed over all odds to became the first person to complete the circumnavigation from Plymouth, England, racing 29,630 miles in 226 days and rounding all the Great Capes onboard Gipsy Moth IV.

Beating all previous records of the great tea clippers, Gipsy Moth IV has over the years become the most famous of small sailing vessels having survived countless storms, the Cape Horn, near capsize from giant waves and being grounded on a merciless reef in Tahiti.

Visited by more than a million visitors in Greenwich alone, Gipsy Moth IV has captivated the imagination of all, from royalty, heads of state, great sailors and mariners, to those orphans and disadvantaged children who have had the opportunity to either visit, read about or sail on her.

Historical Significance

Chichester used traditional navigation methods.

Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his accomplishment, Chichester became a symbol of human endurance and courage.

His voyage inspired advancements in
sailing and motivated future adventurers to attempt solo circumnavigations.

Inspiration for all round the world races.

FAMOUS QUOTES

To the question : When were your spirits at the lowest ebb? – the obvious answer seemed to be “when the gin gave out”

Distillery

The ODB Distillery story began in 1658 when Raucher & Co. was established in the city of Leiden in the Netherlands. The distillery's origin is traced to a family of wine merchants and a master distiller specializing in genever, gin and later whisky. In 1710, the distillery was renamed, and today it continues as the Onder de Boompjes (ODB) Distillery using the same traditional methods that have been passed down through the centuries.