MORE THAN A GIN, PRINCE EXPLORER IS THE DISTILLATION OF A LEGACY — WHERE INTELLECT MEETS ADVENTURE AND VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
Prince Albert I of Monaco, The Explorer Prince
Inspired by the legacy of Prince Albert I of Monaco, often referred to as the “Prince Explorateur”, Prince Explorer Gin pays tribute to this beneficent and erudite leader’s intellectual curiosity and enduring spirit of adventure.
As an oceanographer and scientist, Prince Albert I organised over 28 expeditions and led many of the most significant maritime campaigns of his time.
It is with the same spirit of adventure that Prince Explorer Gin now travels the globe in search of the finest botanicals and exceptional flavours.
INSPIRED BY A LEGACY, PERPETUATING A VISION
Today, Prince Explorer seeks to continue Prince Albert I’s prescient championing of marine conservation.
In furtherance of our common values and the concerns we share with the Principality, for every bottle purchased, we donate a part of our revenue to ocean conservation efforts in Monaco and beyond.
Our mission is to offer a gin of the highest quality, created to contribute to his avant-gardist fight in favour of
The gin
Prince Explorer is the result of an audacious challenge: to craft a gin that blends the bright, refreshing character of Mediterranean citrus with the layered complexity of rare peppercorns from around the world.
Developed over several years with the help of master distillers, Michelin-starred chefs, and passionate gin aficionados, the result is a perfectly balanced, gastronomic spirit that reflects the land, culture, and heritage of Monaco.
Rooted in tradition yet globally inspired, Prince Explorer uses only the finest botanicals grown with sustainable, time-honoured methods—paying tribute to small producers and protecting the environment with every bottle.
THE FOUNDERS
Brothers and founders of Prince Explorer, Matteo and Giacomo Frateschi come from a Monegasque family deeply connected to the sea. Raised with an early awareness of the oceans’ beauty and fragility, between the halls of the Oceanographic Museum and the stories of their grandfather, a founding member of the Larvotto marine reserve, they now carry this legacy through a project that combines excellence, commitment, and transmission.
Their vision: to create a gin worthy of Prince Albert I, where flavour exploration goes hand in hand with the preservation of life.
THREE CORE PILLARS
Our mission is to offer a gin of the highest quality, created to pay tribute to the legacy of Prince Albert I of Monaco and contribute to his avant-gardist fight in favour of ocean conservation.
Quality
A gin of the highest quality, guaranteed by stringent requirements relating to ingredients, environmental preservation, and production process.
Legacy
A gin inspired by the legacy of an erudite and beneficent sovereign, honoured by its name, values, design, and story.
Conservation
A relentless focus on conservation, bolstered by the brand’s foundation and a part of profits benefitting ocean protection initiatives.
Quality
A gin of the highest quality, guaranteed by stringent requirements relating to ingredients, environmental preservation, and production process.
Legacy
A gin inspired by the legacy of an erudite and beneficent sovereign, honoured by its name, values, design, and story.
Conservation
A relentless focus on conservation, bolstered by the brand’s foundation and a part of profits benefitting ocean protection initiatives.
Birth of Prince Albert I of Monaco
Hirondelle, Prince Albert I's schooner completes its first oceanographic expedition
Prince Albert I's first expedition to the Arctic
Inauguration of the Musée Océanographique de Monaco
Prince Albert I bestows Monaco with its first constitution
28th and final scientific expedition led by the Prince, installation of the 3,698th oceanographic station
'Speech on the Ocean' before the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C.
Death of Prince Albert I
Birth of Prince Albert I of Monaco
Hirondelle, Prince Albert I's schooner completes its first oceanographic expedition
Prince Albert I's first expedition to the Arctic
Inauguration of the Musée Océanographique de Monaco
Prince Albert I bestows Monaco with its first constitution
28th and final scientific expedition led by the Prince, installation of the 3,698th oceanographic station
'Speech on the Ocean' before the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C.
Death of Prince Albert I
Creation of the Fondation Prince Albert II, perpetuating the Principality's commitment to environmental preservation
Birth of the Prince Explorer Monaco Gin project
Research and development for the 'First Batch'
Founders travelling the globe in search of the highest quality botanicals
Official launch of Prince Explorer Gin in the presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco
Founder's commemorative expedition to the Arctic in the presence of H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco
Prince Explorer expands its presence to 10 countries
First edition of the 'Cocktail for the Oceans' Awards
Second edition of the "Cocktail for the Ocean" Awards in the presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II
Expansion to over 20 countries including in Asia and N.America
Creation of the Fondation Prince Albert II, perpetuating the Principality's commitment to environmental preservation
Birth of the Prince Explorer Monaco Gin project
Research and development for the 'First Batch'
Founders travelling the globe in search of the highest quality botanicals
Official launch of Prince Explorer Gin in the presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco
Founder's commemorative expedition to the Arctic in the presence of H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco
Prince Explorer expands its presence to 10 countries
First edition of the 'Cocktail for the Oceans' Awards
Second edition of the "Cocktail for the Ocean" Awards in the presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II
Expansion to over 20 countries including in Asia and N.America
more about
the "explorer prince"
Prince Albert I of Monaco (1848-1922) was more than a sovereign — he was a visionary scientist, a tireless explorer, and a statesman guided by intellect, pacifism, and compassion. He dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge and the betterment of humanity. Over the course of his oceanographic campaigns, he charted unknown depths, collected vital scientific data, and laid the foundations for modern marine science. He founded the iconic Oceanographic Museum of Monaco – monument to his belief that science should serve both education and the preservation of nature.
At home, Prince Albert I modernized the Principality, granting Monaco its first constitution and transforming it into a center of scientific, cultural, diplomatic and Humanitarian influence. His legacy lives on – in the spirit of Monaco and in every endeavor that seeks to marry curiosity with conscience, discovery with responsibility.