Rating 92
Style
Produced In France
ABV 43.8%
Availability Year Round
Price $35.00 
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Reviewed 2023-03-29

Citadelle 'Vive le Cornichon' Review

Vive le Cornichon is the latest addition to Citadelle's limited-edition "Les Excentriques" collection. It's distilled in traditional Charentais pot stills and infused with 20 botanicals as well as hand-picked cornichons grown in France. Although pickle aromas are prominent, the gin's flavor profile is well-balanced and delivers a decent level of juniper character. This is a no-brainer for Dirty Martinis, mixed with dry vermouth, a splash of cornichon brine, and garnished with olives and pickles.

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Citadelle 'Vive le Cornichon'
Vive le Cornichon is the latest addition to Citadelle's limited-edition "Les Excentriques" collection. It's distilled in traditional Charentais pot stills and infused with 20 botanicals as well as hand-picked cornichons grown in France. Although pickle aromas are prominent, the gin's flavor profile is well-balanced and delivers a decent level of juniper character. This is a no-brainer for Dirty Martinis, mixed with dry vermouth, a splash of cornichon brine, and garnished with olives and pickles.

Reviewed On: 03-29-2023
92
POINTS
Citadelle 'Vive le Cornichon'
Vive le Cornichon is the latest addition to Citadelle's limited-edition "Les Excentriques" collection. It's distilled in traditional Charentais pot stills and infused with 20 botanicals as well as hand-picked cornichons grown in France. Although pickle aromas are prominent, the gin's flavor profile is well-balanced and delivers a decent level of juniper character. This is a no-brainer for Dirty Martinis, mixed with dry vermouth, a splash of cornichon brine, and garnished with olives and pickles.

Reviewed On: 03-29-2023