OUR HISTORY

 

 

By a Gin Enthusiast, for Gin Lovers (and the Curious)

At first glance, it seems unlikely that Stefani Baker would create a gin business. In fact, there is a twist: she thought she didn't like gin—until one evening that changed everything.

While she was working in Switzerland, Stefani would occasionally join her colleagues for after-work drinks. Their favorite drink? Gin & Tonic, which they constantly praised. One evening, curious and inspired by their enthusiasm, Stefani decided to give it a try. That sip was a revelation. A local gin paired with a local tonic from the Basel region transformed her skepticism into passion.

From that moment on, Stefani's journey began. She obsessively explored craft gins, with a particular mission: to discover French gins. This newly found love sparked an idea: why not create a gin box in France, similar to those popular in the UK? Knowing that the gin craze was just beginning in France, Stefani took on the entrepreneurial challenge. She obtained her WSET (Wine & Spirits Education Trust) Level 2 certification in London to deepen her expertise and launched GINSATIONS, the world's first gin box dedicated exclusively to French gins. The first boxes were shipped just in time for Christmas 2018, featuring an Alsatian gin from Domaine Valentin Zusslin.

Stefani's entrepreneurial roots run deep. Originally from the United States, she grew up in a family of press entrepreneurs. Since moving to France in 1999, she has spent over 20 years immersing herself in French culture, becoming a naturalized citizen in the process. Before founding GINSATIONS, Stefani worked as a communications and events editor for pharmaceutical companies in Basel, acquiring valuable skills that she now uses to build her brand's story.

Stefani's mission with GINSATIONS is clear: to elevate and celebrate the art of French gin. Her work supports local distilleries and small businesses, highlighting high-quality French gins that are still unknown. She personally tests and selects each gin, pairing them with premium tonics and mixers to create perfectly crafted experiences for her clients. Her attention to detail and commitment to quality extend beyond the gin itself to include an overall customer experience, ensuring service among the best in the world.

Beyond delivering exceptional bottles of gin, Stefani actively engages her community of "gin enthusiasts." Every Friday, from 4 PM to 7 PM, GINSATIONS has a stand at the weekly market in Leymen (Haut-Rhin), where locals and visitors can discover her carefully selected French gins.

OUR MOTTO 

Life is too short to drink ordinary gin!

Join us on this journey of discovery and celebrate the extraordinary.