| Rating | 91 |
| Style | Gin |
| Produced In | France |
| ABV | 41.7% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $30.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-04-16 |
Citadelle Gin de France Rouge Review
Between the name and its label illustrations, there should be no confusion over what this French gin is intended to be: a red fruit bomb. Indeed, Citadelle has balanced a lengthy cast of 24 botanicals, allowing rhubarb, cranberry, raspberry, and violet to shine alongside juniper. Forget classic cocktails, this has simple highballs and tangy sours written all over it. If you do want to take a classic approach, double down on the raspberry via an amped up Clover Club.
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