Citadelle

Original Dry Gin

MAISON FERRAND

GIN

ABV: 44%

Country: France

Style: Classic

Price per bottle: £35.16

Availability: Travel Retail

David

Nose: Bright and fruity on the nose with aromas of berries and stone fruit backed-up by green juniper.

Palate: More fruit to taste; soft, ripe berries mixed with citrus and coriander, followed by waxy spice notes.

Finish: A lingering finish of cracked coriander, gentle pepper, and a little zest.

Comments: A bright and vibrant gin with great mixing potential, especially in long summer coolers. 8.5

Sam

Nose: Piney juniper and is fresh and floral – bright and promises a lot. There’s a citrus note too – lemon peel.

Palate: The expected classic notes; piney juniper, bright lemon peel, a slightly grassy coriander too. As it develops, there’s a warming spice kick. The most subtle hint of a tart raspberry.

Finish: Long peppery spice and citrus peels.

Comments: Ticks all of the boxes for a classic gin – if your life depended on making a classic G&T, this would be an excellent choice, garnished with a twist of lemon. 8.8