Citadelle Rouge Gin 70cl

Description

Citadelle Rouge Gin

Since 1996, Château de Bonbonnet in the southwest of France has been the home of Citadelle Gin. Citadelle is proud of its geographic location, and from this they take inspiration. Thie aim was to distill the essence of their region into one perfectly crisp spirit.

It takes time to make Citadelle gin. There are 19 botanicals that make up the original Citadelle. These are infused, depending on their flavour profile, for between one and four days. This is crucial so that Citadelle can acquire its full flavour profile. After this, it is then distilled in small copper stills over open flames in order to develop its suppleness and full rounded character in the mouth.

Don't be confused by the name... this isn't a red, or a pink gin - there are no artificial colours or flavours in this bottle! The Rouge (red) refers to the flavours you will find. This is infused with fresh berries (cranberry, raspberry, blackberry, blackcurrant) as well as the summer favourite rhubarb. These ensure a flavour fuelled aroma and drink.

Building on the dry gin and original botanicals, this gives an intense burst of tart berries (it's certainly not overly-sweet), and the tang found in rhubarb. It's definitely fruit-forward on the flavours, with the red fruits enticing the palate perfectly - whilst remaining crystal clear in your glass!

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Perfect Serve

We found this to work exceptionally well in the mix (adding berry flavours to your gin based cocktails), whilst also being exceptional as berry fuelled gin & tonic.

Take a large glass filled with ice and add 50ml of the gin. Gently pour over 150 - 200ml of your chosen tonic (we highly recommend a neutral tonic such as Three Cents Tonic Water, or for less sugar, their Dry Tonic). Stir gently and garnish with some fresh berries and perhaps a thin slice of fresh rhubarb.