Citadelle Premium French Gin 70 cl 44%

In the Cognac region, the stills sit idle for half the year, since the law states cognac can only be distilled between November and March. Alexandre Gabriel saw an opportunity and filled the empty months with something else entirely: gin.

Expert's description

Citadelle Gin is a French Premium Gin distilled by Maison Ferrand in the Cognac region and bottled at 44%.

The gin launched in 1996 and takes its name from the royal distillery once housed in a citadel in Dunkirk, where the French distillers Carpeau and Stival were already making gin from juniper as early as 1771.

Citadelle is distilled in a traditional Charentaise still, the same kind used for cognac, over a naked flame. The base is a neutral wheat spirit, joined by 19 botanicals including orris root, almond, cardamom, cassia bark, grains of paradise and cubeb pepper.

The patented method is called progressive maceration, where each botanical joins the distillation at its own moment, depending on how strong and volatile its aroma is.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is complex and spiced with juniper, citrus and a warm note of cardamom and cinnamon.

Palate

The palate is round and full-bodied with almond-like sweetness, spiced depth from grains of paradise and a delicate floral undertone from orris root.

Finish

The finish is long and spiced, with a last trace of anise and pepper.

Specifications

Name: Citadelle Gin
Distillery: Maison Ferrand
Country: France
Type: Premium Gin
ABV: 44%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 3460410507877
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of orange
Distillery: Citadelle Gin

Flavour profile

Spiced · Complex · Round · Floral · Warm

Did you know?

Citadelle is distilled in the same type of Charentaise still that Maison Ferrand normally uses for cognac, only during the months when cognac law forbids distillation.

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Frequently asked questions about Citadelle French Gin

What does Citadelle French Gin taste like?

It tastes round and spiced with almond-like sweetness, cardamom and a delicate floral undertone from orris root.

What makes Citadelle French Gin special?

It is distilled in a traditional cognac still using a patented method where each of its 19 botanicals joins the distillation at its own moment.

How is Citadelle French Gin best served?

Serve it as a Gin & Tonic with a slice of orange, which complements the spiced, warm notes. Use a large, thin-walled glass to let the ice breathe – browse our gin & tonic glasses.

Where does Citadelle French Gin come from?

It is distilled by Maison Ferrand in the Cognac region of France.

Why is the gin called Citadelle?

The name comes from a citadel in Dunkirk, where French distillers were already making gin from juniper as early as 1771.