Citadelle Vive le Cornichon Gin

Purpose-built for savory cocktails, its absolute best application is a Dirty Martini or Gibson. It also shines in a "Cornitonic" (Gin & Tonic with a splash of pickle brine) and pairs beautifully with charcuterie, oysters, or raclette cheese.

Nose: Herbaceous juniper and subtle aniseed with a bright, vinegary pop.

Palate: Crisp and smooth, blending classic gin botanicals with a fresh, delicate pickle brine.

Finish: Long and savory, leaving subtle hints of mustard seed and pearl onion.

Rather than distilling everything together, Maison Marc cornichons are soaked for six days to create a separate savory distillate. This pickle spirit is then expertly blended into Citadelle’s original 19-botanical gin base to ensure perfect balance.

• The pesticide-free cornichons are hand-picked and sourced exclusively from Maison Marc, a historic family estate in Burgundy.
• This is the inaugural release of "Les Excentriques," Citadelle’s experimental series highlighting unexpected "surprise guest" ingredients.
• Executed flawlessly despite its quirky concept, it won Gold Medals at both the ASCOT Awards and The Spirits Business Gin Masters.