{"id":97315,"date":"2026-11-10T19:47:34","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T18:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hellosiegfried.com\/?post_type=avada_portfolio&p=97315"},"modified":"2026-11-10T19:55:48","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T18:55:48","slug":"4711-cologne-gin","status":"publish","type":"avada_portfolio","link":"https:\/\/www.hellosiegfried.com\/en\/info\/4711-cologne-gin\/","title":{"rendered":"4711 Cologne Gin"},"content":{"rendered":"

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An icon since 1792. Now a gin.<\/h1>\n

Some scents are simply known to everyone. 4711 Echt K\u00f6lnisch Wasser is probably one of the most famous fragrances in the world, at home in the Glockengasse in Cologne since 1792. What hardly anyone knows: in 1792, 4711 began life as Aqua Mirabilis, a botanical miracle water that was both applied to the skin and drunk. In 1810 it became a fragrance, so that the secret recipe could be kept.<\/p>\n

Together with the perfumers of the House of 4711, we have translated the botanical DNA of Echt K\u00f6lnisch Wasser into a dry gin. Lemon, bergamot and neroli meet juniper, lavender and rosemary. The result tastes every bit as intensely of 4711 as it smells. After all, 4711 was never meant just for the nose.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The Icon since 1792.
\nNow a Gin.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>

4711 Cologne Gin<\/h1>\n

47.1% vol. with neroli, citrus and juniper<\/p>\n

The 4711 Cologne Gin follows the fragrance pyramid of 4711 Echt K\u00f6lnisch Wasser<\/em>. Juniper joins the heart note – as befits a gin.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Top note<\/div>\n
Lemon, bergamot, orange<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Heart note<\/div>\n
Juniper, lavender, rosemary<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"Base<\/div>\n
Base note<\/div>\n
Neroli, petitgrain<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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A brand with a history<\/h2>\n
1792 –<\/span><\/strong> Legend has it that the Cologne merchant Wilhelm M\u00fclhens is given the secret recipe for an Aqua Mirabilis. The miracle water is applied to the skin and drunk, either neat or mixed with wine.<\/div>\n
1794 –<\/span><\/strong> The French occupying forces give the house in the Glockengasse in Cologne the number 4711. It becomes the brand name.<\/div>\n
1810 –<\/span><\/strong> To carry on selling his miracle water as a drink, M\u00fclhens would have had to disclose the recipe. He keeps the secret, and the miracle water becomes a fragrance.<\/div>\n
Today –<\/span><\/strong> The botanicals of 4711 now come as a gin too: a creation in its own right, not a replica, developed by Siegfried and 4711.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

THE ESSENTIALS<\/h3><\/div>\n
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is 4711 Cologne Gin?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
A dry gin by Siegfried and 4711. Together with the perfumers of the House of 4711, we have translated the botanical DNA of 4711 Echt K\u00f6lnisch Wasser into a gin recipe. Juniper meets lemon, bergamot, lavender, rosemary and neroli. 500 ml, 47.1% vol.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What does 4711 Cologne Gin taste like?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Fresh and citrusy, herbal and spicy, with a soft, floral finish. It tastes every bit as intensely of 4711 as it smells.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is there perfume in it?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
No. The gin contains neither Echt K\u00f6lnisch Wasser nor perfume. It is made from food-grade ingredients, with no artificial flavourings. The Aqua Mirabilis of 1792 was already made with natural ingredients alone, and the gin follows in that tradition.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is 4711 Cologne Gin a perfume?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
No. It is a gin for drinking, with a flavour profile inspired by the world-famous fragrance.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is there an alcohol-free version?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
No. If you’d rather not drink alcohol, take a look at our alcohol-free alternative, Siegfried Wonderleaf.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div>

THE STORY BEHIND IT<\/h3><\/div>\n
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Did people really use to drink 4711?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Yes. The Aqua Mirabilis of 1792 was intended for both external and internal use. People drank it neat or mixed with wine. Today’s Echt K\u00f6lnisch Wasser is an eau de cologne and is not suitable for drinking.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Why did the drink become a fragrance?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
In 1810, an official decree would have forced Wilhelm M\u00fclhens to disclose the recipe if he wanted to carry on selling his miracle water as a drink. He kept the secret and from then on sold it as a fragrance.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What does the gin have to do with Aqua Mirabilis<\/em>?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
It is not a replica. It draws on the botanicals that have defined 4711 since 1792: lemon, orange, bergamot, lavender, rosemary, neroli and petitgrain. Juniper is added to these.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Where does the number 4711 come from?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
In 1794, the French occupying forces gave M\u00fclhens’ house in the Glockengasse in Cologne the number 4711. It became the brand name.<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div>

HOW TO DRINK THE GIN<\/h3><\/div>\n
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>What's the best way to drink it?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
As a Gin & Tonic at a ratio of 1:3, over large ice cubes, with a twist of lemon zest.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What's the ideal gin-to-tonic ratio?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
It’s a matter of taste, of course, but we recommend 1 part gin to 3 parts tonic water, i.e. 5 cl gin and 15 cl tonic water.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/span>How do I make the perfect Gin & Tonic with it?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Fill a balloon glass with large ice cubes, then add the gin first, followed by your tonic water of choice. Finally, peel a fresh strip of lemon zest and drop it in as a garnish.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Which garnish goes in the Gin & Tonic?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
A twist of lemon zest. It picks up on the gin’s top note.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Can I drink the gin neat?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Of course. 2 to 4 cl in a nosing glass, after a meal or alongside a beer. Drink it at room temperature, which is when its powerful bouquet really comes into its own.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/span>How many drinks does a bottle make?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
10 Gin & Tonics at 5 cl per drink.<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

THE GIN AND ITS BOTANICALS<\/h3><\/div>\n
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Which botanicals are in the gin?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
It is defined by juniper, lemon, bergamot, orange, lavender, rosemary, neroli and petitgrain. The exact recipe remains a secret, of course \u2013 sorry ;)<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Can you clearly taste the juniper?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Yes. It sits in the heart note, together with lavender and rosemary.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What does neroli taste like in the gin?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Soft and floral, with a long finish. Neroli is the blossom of the bitter orange.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/span>How is it different from the \u201cregular\u201d Siegfried Gin?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Siegfried Rheinland Dry Gin is 41% vol., with linden blossom as its signature botanical. The 4711 Cologne Gin is 47.1% vol. and follows the aroma profile of 4711 Echt K\u00f6lnisch Wasser.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is the gin a limited edition?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
No, it isn’t a limited edition \u2013 it’s here to stay.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div>

INGREDIENTS AND TOLERANCE<\/h3><\/div>\n
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Why 47.1% vol. and not 47.11% vol.?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Because the alcohol content may only be stated to one decimal place ;)<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is the gin vegan \/ gluten-free?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Yes, it is vegan and gluten-free.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Why isn't the gin completely clear?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
The gin contains a lot of natural essential oils. It is therefore completely normal for them to show up, to a greater or lesser extent depending on the temperature, as a very slight cloudiness. This does not affect the quality in any way.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/span>I have an allergy or intolerance. Can I drink it?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
That’s not something we can decide for you. The gin contains natural citrus and herbal extracts and is rich in essential oils. If in doubt, please speak to your doctor.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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