Citadelle (gin)
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Citadelle is a French brand of gin
that was first released in 1998. It is produced in Cognac
by Gabriel & Andreu and supplied by Cognac-Ferrand. It was named after an 18th century distillery in Dunkirk.
Reviewers have noted that it is a mid-pungency gin, with a more complex and assertive taste than London dry gin. It is aged in Cognac casks, which minimizes the citrus flavor. It is packaged in a decorated bottle that notes each of the 19 botanicals used in its production. Its primary market is Spain.
competitions, including at the San Francisco World Spiritis Competition, the Beverage Testing Institute, and Wine Enthusiast. Proof66 rates Citadelle amongst the Top 20 gins in the world.
Gin
Gin is a spirit which derives its predominant flavour from juniper berries . Although several different styles of gin have existed since its origins, it is broadly differentiated into two basic legal categories...
that was first released in 1998. It is produced in Cognac
Cognac
Cognac is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.-Geography:Cognac is situated on the river Charente between the towns of Angoulême and Saintes. The majority of the town has been built on the river's left bank, with the smaller right...
by Gabriel & Andreu and supplied by Cognac-Ferrand. It was named after an 18th century distillery in Dunkirk.
Reviewers have noted that it is a mid-pungency gin, with a more complex and assertive taste than London dry gin. It is aged in Cognac casks, which minimizes the citrus flavor. It is packaged in a decorated bottle that notes each of the 19 botanicals used in its production. Its primary market is Spain.
Awards
Citadelle has performed very well at international spirit ratingsSpirit ratings
With a growing number of microdistilleries and an expanding number of offerings from large corporate entities, a number of institutions have arisen to provide professional evaluations of individual spirits...
competitions, including at the San Francisco World Spiritis Competition, the Beverage Testing Institute, and Wine Enthusiast. Proof66 rates Citadelle amongst the Top 20 gins in the world.