Citadelle Gin
New Western 44% ABV ABV Maison Ferrand, Château de Bonbonnet
12 March 2026
Spice Complexity
With anise, cumin, and gentle juniper on the palate, Citadelle offers a spice-led gin of real complexity. The citrus peel provides essential brightness and at 44% ABV the medium warm finish is satisfying.
17 January 2026
Perfect After-Dinner Gin
The warm spicy character makes Citadelle ideal after dinner. The soft round palate with Cognac-like warmth, the exotic spice, and the clean dry conclusion at 44% — it's a gin for slow, contemplative sipping.
23 December 2025
Anise and Cumin Depth
The anise and cumin on the palate add a fascinating exotic quality. The bright lemon-orange citrus provides freshness, the juniper is supportive, and at 44% the warm finish with lingering star anise is lovely.
9 December 2025
Cognac-Country Warmth
Citadelle brings a Cognac-like warmth and sophistication to gin. Bright citrus with lemon and orange peel, warm exotic spice, and subtle violet florals. At 44% ABV the soft, round, rich palate is gorgeous.
26 November 2025
French Sophistication
Everything about Citadelle speaks of French elegance. The violet florals on the nose, the complex spice on the palate, and the clean dry conclusion at 44% ABV. The New Western approach suits it perfectly.
30 October 2025
Spice Overwhelms
The exotic spice — anise, cumin, star anise — is interesting but tends to overwhelm the juniper at 44% ABV. The violet florals are subtle and the citrus peel is pleasant, but I miss a stronger juniper backbone in what's marketed as gin.
8 October 2025
A French Treasure
Citadelle is one of the world's great gins. The bright citrus, warm exotic spice, subtle violet florals, and supportive juniper create a gin of extraordinary elegance at 44%. The soft round richness and clean dry conclusion are perfection. Vive la France.