Taking citadelle gin, the distillers took this unusual spirit to cognac ferrand’s cellar master, who aged the gin in small quantities in château de bonbonnet’s cellars in a solera system, a maturation method usually seen in sherry production (though has been becoming rather popular in the rum world too). Very impressive stuff – recommend serving it over ice to get the fully flavour profile which the maturation has imparted.
Citadelle Reserve Gin Tasting Notes
Nose: Herbaceous notes of dried spices, but also coconut shell, tobacco and orange flower. The second nose brings out notes of juniper berry and green tea.
Palate: The first note is silky, abundant, a bit spicy/peppery, with hints of dried tobacco. Midtasting, additional notes of lemon zest, ginger and almond. A lasting finish.
Finish: Long and crisp with more of those bruised herbal notes.
Distillery Information
Maison Ferrand is one of the world’s premier boutique producers of fine spirits, and the architect of the artisanal spirits movement. The company was founded by Alexandre Gabriel in 1989 with a mission to preserve age-old, artisanal production methods that capture the true expression of the spirit, and a commitment to revisit the classics while advancing innovation.
