Christian Drouin Le Gin
The Data
Category Gin/Genever
Sub-Category Gin
Origin Normandy
Retail Price $45
ABV 42%
Score 4.5 Stars/Exceptional! +
In the Glass
Appearance
Brilliant, crystal clear.
Aromatics
The nose is wonderfully aromatic with waves of bright juniper supported by generous notes of lemon zest, rose, blanched almonds, cardamon, and hints of vanilla bean.
Flavor
The palate echoes the nose delivering a vibrant botanical-driven core with bright citrus flavors in the lead supported by ginger with hints of brown baking spices.
Intensity & Texture
Medium to full-bodied with ideal balance thanks to a bright note of acidity with a vibrant botanicals delivered in perfect measure on a backdrop of a silky, pure spirit.
Cool Factor
It's impossible for BevX to give any Christian Drouin product anything less than an "A" for cool. Their Gins are offer a great new niche within the category.
Value Grade
In the mid $40 range at retail it's not inexpensive but by no means expensive in today's market.
Analysis
Forget everything that you know about Gin! Of course, we expect nothing but perfection from Christian Drouin and with their fabulous "Le Gin" perfection is delivered. Gin drinkers are are an opinionated crew for sure and this very expressive Gin may fall outside of their expectations. For us, it's magical. As you would expect this Gin is made with a base of distilled cider. Thirty cider apples are utilized and expertly married with eight botanicals. Each of these botanicals (juniper, rose, lemon, ginger, vanilla, cinnamon, and almond) are distilled separately and blended in proper portions to achieve this bold but delicate Gin.
How to Enjoy
If ever there was a case for sipping Gin chilled without vermouth, the Le Gin makes this case. We like it with a one-quarter portion of your very best dry, white Vermouth.