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April 19, 2016

Review: Citadelle Gin

by Jeff Ellingson

Citadelle Gin ImageCitadelle Gin, at 19, may hold the title as the gin with the most botanicals.  It was introduced in the US in 1998 and is the result of Cognac Ferrand setting out to create one of the worlds finest gins.  To achieve this they researched, found, and updated an 18th century recipe.  Citadelle is triple distilled from the worlds finest whole grain wheat harvested in the Frances Beauce region and brewed with natural spring water.  It is distilled in small Charentais copper pot stills with a naked flame.  These are the same pot stills used to make Pierre Ferran Cognac.  19 Botanicals including coriander from Morocco, orange peel from Mexico, cardamom and nutmeg from India, licorice from China, cubeb pepper from Java, juniper, savory, violet, and star anise from France, fennel from the Mediterranean, iris for Italy, cinnamon from Sri Lanka, almonds and lemon rind from Spain, cassia from Indochina, angelica from Germany, grains of paradise from West Africa, and cumin from Holland are cold infused for 72 hours before bottling at 88 proof.The aroma is juniper, floral, cardamom, and citrus.  The floral citrus entry is joined by coriander, cardamom, and juniper.  It fades with a warm peppery sting that carries through a long finish that includes cinnamon, pepper, citrus peel and licorice taste.  With 19 botanicals it hard to isolate all of them but the lead flavor is juniper and the finish is a little hot and peppery.

Mixed Signals

1 1/2 Oz. Citadelle Gin

3/4 Oz. Lillet Blanc

1/2 Oz. Fresh Grapefruit Juice

1 Tspn. Fresh Lemon Juice

1 Tspn. Cane Syrup

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Shake With Ice

Strain Into a Chilled Coupe Glass

Garnish With Fresh Grated Nutmeg

Made in France

44% Alcohol

Grade 90  Award Silver Medal

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