The Data

Category   Gin/Genever

Sub-Category   Gin

Origin   Normandy

Retail Price   $45

ABV   42%

Score   4.5 Stars/Exceptional! +

In the Glass

Brilliant, crystal clear.

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.

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.

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.