Normindia Organic Gin 70cl
A delicous french gin, which is created with entirely certified organic products
Description
Normindia Organic 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, The original 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.
Their original Normindia gin is created using 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.
To create their Organic Gin, Normindia have created a distinct and totally new recipe - whilst remaining inspired by the original. This recipe has 8 entirely organic ingredients. - Juniper berries, orange, lemon, coriander, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and apples. The initial alcohol base is also certified organic.
The resulting gin has a slight sweetness, and is fresh and fruity. The citrus aromas remain prominent, whilst the spice botanicals ate more subtle.
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Perfect Serve
We found this exceptionally easy to drink as a sipping gin. A shot over a large ice cube is delicious.
However it also works as a longer drink with tonic. Take a large glass filled with ice and add 50ml of gin. Gently pour over 150ml of your chosen tonic (we liked Three Cents Tonic Water with this one) and stir gently. Garnish with a slice of orange.
