Carmina is the red sister in Drouin's gin family, where ripe berries and apples from 30 varieties merge into a crystalline, lightly pink-hued distillate.
Expert's description
Le Gin de Christian Drouin Carmina is a French small batch gin from the Calvados house Christian Drouin, bottled at 42%.
The gin gathers floral and fruity notes using raspberry, blackcurrant, elderflower, vanilla, lemon and orange, alongside juniper and apples from Normandy.
The base is distilled from 30 different apple varieties, the same foundation the house uses for its Calvados, with each botanical distilled separately to optimise aroma extraction.
The red berries are added specifically to highlight a fruity character that sets Carmina apart from the house's more spiced gin.
Tasting notes
Nose
The nose is an alluring bouquet of ripe red berries, strawberries, raspberries and cranberries, with a hint of juniper.
Palate
The palate is silky and floral with a fine balance between fruity sweetness and botanical freshness.
Finish
The finish is long, subtle and refreshing.
Specifications
Name: Le Gin de Christian Drouin Carmina
Distillery: Christian Drouin
Country: France
Type: Fruit Gin
ABV: 42%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 3297364273516
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with fresh raspberries
Distillery: Christian Drouin
Flavour profile
Red berry · Floral · Silky · Fruity
Did you know?
The name Carmina refers to the gin's distinctive, lightly pink hue, which comes from the red berries in the recipe.
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