How’s your French? Citadelle‘s new particular version is clearly impressed by simply considered one of its 21 substances: cornichon pickles, which stretches the definition of a “botanical” significantly. There are 20 different substances on this oddball creation, however let’s give attention to the namesake right here: “The cornichons infused in Citadelle Unique’s fragrant base come from Maison Marc, a Burgundy-based household enterprise that grows its Cucumis sativus with out pesticides, herbicides or preservatives, and picks every one by hand.”
It’s additionally price noting that Citadelle Vive le Cornichon is the primary product to be produced within the new Citadelle Gin Distillery, designed by Alexandre Gabriel himself and fully constructed by the château’s in-house group. We’ll be visiting the brand new distillery in individual in a matter of days, so keep tuned for extra on that.
If you happen to’re nervous this gin tastes like pickle juice, relaxation straightforward: The cornichon seems on the nostril primarily within the type of a light-weight vinegary be aware, with notes of juniper, lemon peel, and a basic grassiness all evident. Brisk and acidic, it’s partaking from the beginning. The palate follows go well with with an instantly briny be aware — although right here it undoubtedly evokes a martini olive greater than a pickled cucumber — following that up with brilliant, barely candy components. The lemon right here has a delicate lemonade character to it, complemented by notes of white pepper, (contemporary) cucumber, and thyme. Extra lemon on the end, then a cleaning spritz of white wine vinegar.
I’ve to say, I really like the way in which all of it comes collectively — very similar to a martini with the lightest quantity of “soiled” to it — altogether clear and refreshing, simply barely evoking pickles all through. Martini drinkers ought to snap this up by the case whereas it lasts.
87.6 proof.
A / $30 (700ml) / citadellegin.com
Citadelle Gin Vive le Cornichon
$30
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