I like gin, but in the
spirits world gin is like that weird little kid who lives down the street from
you that no one wants to play with. You know, there’s just something
socially…odd about him. Oh sure, everyone loves vodka, whiskey, and tequila but
gin needs more friends. So when an oak aged solera gin came my way I was
excited to sample it. Hopefully the Citadelle
Gin Reserve Solera 2013 might strike your fancy. My fancy has been struck
and now I’m much happier. Using a solera method and aged in a combination of
American casks, old Cognac casks, and Pineau des Charente casks (a French
aperitif), it is softer, holds a slight woodiness and possesses a thicker
viscosity. They use over 20 different
botanicals as well, creating a multi- layered effect. The nose is clear
juniper berry, soft mint and eucalyptus, coriander and dried thyme. There is a
slight medicinal note on the back palate, but this is a terrific gin with no
burn, and a host of clean, pure flavors. I prefer it neat, but if you choose to
mix it will definitely intensify your cocktails. Get yourself a little sage
cheese (yes, that’s what I said) and have yourself a little party, because that
odd kid down the road now owns the neighborhood. CITADELLE GIN
ORIGIN: Cognac, France
PRICE: $34.99 - 750/ml
ALCOHOL: 44%
BOOZEHOUNDZ SCORE: 91 POINTS
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