This gin is a distillation of courage and creativity. A bold blend of 11 ingredients, it pays tribute to the spirit of 1921—when Istria stood up for freedom and justice.
It isn’t a revival of some long-lost family recipe. It’s a modern creation, born from a passion to tell stories differently—through scent, taste, and feeling. A tribute not only to history, but to art, rebellion, and the joy of living.
At its core lies a desire to transform memory into experience, and place into ritual.
This gin is our canvas, our stage, our voice.
The roots go deeper than the bottle.
In 1959, my grandfather arrived in Labin as a coalmine worker. From the black dust of the mine, he carved out a future—and unknowingly laid the foundation for this story. His strength, silence, and sacrifice live in every drop.
If this spirit brings joy, sparks curiosity, or starts a conversation—then it has done what it was meant to do.
This is more than gin. This is heritage, reimagined.
The Labin Republic was a bold workers’ uprising that took place in 1921 in Labin, Istria. In protest against exploitation and rising fascism, local coal miners took control of the mines, declaring self-management and forming one of Europe’s first anti-fascist movements.
For over a month, under the motto "Kova je naša" ("The mine is ours"), they governed with unity, resilience, and courage.
Though suppressed by force, the spirit of the Labin Republic lives on—as a symbol of rebellion, dignity, and the will to defend what is rightfully ours.
This gin is a tribute to that spirit.
It is bold and uncompromising—bottled at around 50% ABV, with a sharp, fiery character. Forget floral softness. This is not a gentle stroll through a meadow; it’s a strike of heat and defiance.
Made with 11 powerful botanicals, it features ingredients like Sichuan pepper, mustard seeds, and bay leaf, delivering a lingering aftertaste that bites and burns—just enough to remind you of the fire behind it. This is a gin for those who appreciate strength, complexity, and a story with backbone.
The label reflects this energy: raw, proud, and unapologetically bold.
