First Impressions
Cambridge Truffle Gin is the world's first digestif gin, using one of the rarest and most expensive botanicals — white truffle from Alba, Piedmont. Each botanical is vacuum-distilled individually, and the result is designed to be sipped after dinner rather than mixed with tonic. It is a polarising gin: those who love truffle will find it extraordinary; others may not connect.
Tasting
The nose delivers herbaceous aromas with za'atar, menthol and citrus zest — meadow after rain with truffle earthiness building. On the palate, oily juniper meets black pepper and earthy truffle notes — complex and savoury with delicate intensity. The finish is long and expressive with lingering herbs and an earthy, umami truffle impression.
The Bottom Line
Cambridge Truffle Gin earns an 8 for sheer audacity and execution. At £78, it occupies fine-dining territory — and that is exactly where it belongs, sipped neat or over ice after a rich meal. The vacuum distillation preserves the truffle's character without overwhelming the gin. A Truffle Negroni is a decadent experience worth trying at least once.
