Normindia Gin 70cl

Description

Normindia Gin

The story of Domaine du Coquerel (House Coquerel) who make the range of Normindia Gins begins in 1937, when René Gilbert founded the company.

They are based in Manoir du Coquerel which is situated in Normandy. Originally they started with the production of Calvados (which they still make) and are within the area where AOC Calvados can be made.

Launched in 2015, Normindia Gin was created by Pierre, the third generation of the Domaine du Coquerel family. It is made entirely at the Coquerel distillery. Here they macerate the botanicals, distil in a traditional calvados copper column still, and bottle. They don't outsource any stage.

For their gin, they utilise fifteen different botanical ingredients. Being produced in a distillery more reknowned for calvados, it should come as no surprise that apples are one of these. As well as this they use oranges, cinnamon, coriander, juniper, cloves, ginger, lily as well as seven others - which are kept a distillery secret.

Fun Fact: The name Normindia comes from Normandy and India. This is a homage to the botanical ingredients from both regions which are used making the gin.

The resulting gin has a delicious fresh and floral aroma. The floral notes continue into the flavour, where they are joined by warming spices in the background. Sweet, enticing orchard fruit flavours come through in the foreground as well as gentle piney juniper.

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Perfect Serve

This works exceptionnaly well with a classic neutral tonic (such as Franklin & Sons Natural Tonic). However, for something a little different try their Mallorcan Tonic Water.

Take a large glass filled with ice and add 50ml of gin. Gently pour over 150 - 200ml of your chosen tonic and stir gently. Garnish with a couple of thin slices of apple.