Gin Normindia (70cl , 41.4%)

Gin Normindia was created by Pierre, the third generation of the Domaine du Coquerel family after he joined the family distillery, which has produced Calvados, Pommeau and cider since 1937. It was Pierre, however, who had the idea to make a signature gin for the family.

The base of the gin was actually inspired by a recipe of a juniper distillate which was found in an old family book that dated back to 1765 and was approved by the then King of France – Louis XV – called ‘La Chymie du Goût et de l’Odorat’. Following experimentation, which involved 42 macerations and 33 micro-distillations, the final recipe was established.

Gin Normindia is 100% produced at the estate with 4 to 12 days of maceration in a stainless steel vat before it is distilled in the smallest Calvados copper still. There are a total of 15 botanicals, including apple, orange, cinnamon, juniper, lily, clove, ginger and coriander.

• Aroma: Freshly cut apples, citrus (especially orange), ginger, and hints of juniper, cloves, and floral notes.
• Taste: Smooth, dry, and delicate with a prominent and balanced flavor of fresh apple, orange, and juniper. It has a complex, layered taste with spicy notes from ginger and cloves, according to some reviews.
• Finish: Mild and soft, with a lingering spiciness and fruity sweetness. 

• Normindia is a French gin with both Norman and Indian influences.
• It uses 15 botanicals, including juniper, apple, orange, ginger, cinnamon, coriander, and lilies.
• The gin is distilled in small copper stills originally used for Calvados, which creates a smooth and pure spirit. 

• In a Gin & Tonic: It works well with a classic neutral tonic water, garnished with apple slices.
• Neat: Some reviewers suggest it can be enjoyed neat or as a digestif due to its smoothness.
• In other cocktails: It is also good in other cocktails like a Negroni.