Not all gins are created equal and Citadelle Réserve proves it. Aged like a fine whisky and crafted in the heart of Cognac, this is the gin that rewrites expectations. Originally created in small batches by visionary distiller Alexandre Gabriel, Citadelle Réserve was the world’s first barrel aged gin, turning a category known for sharpness into something lush, smooth, and layered. One sip and it’s clear: this isn’t a trend. It’s a standard.

Citadelle French Gin Réserve 70cl
Brand: Citadelle | Category: Barrel-Aged Gin | ABV: 45.2% | Origin: Cognac, France | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Warm and complex, juniper softened by vanilla, baking spice, and orange peel. Imagine spiced fruit tart cooling on a wooden counter.
Palate: Round and sophisticated. Botanical freshness meets creamy oak, with layers of cardamom, almond, and honeyed citrus. The texture is smooth, slightly oily, like velvet over stone.
Finish: Long, dry, and elegant. Oak and pepper linger gently with a botanical whisper that returns for an encore.

Production Details:
Crafted using 19 botanicals, including yuzu, orris root, and star anise, Citadelle Réserve is first distilled in traditional copper pot stills, then aged in a Solera system of five different types of wood, including acacia, cherry, chestnut, mulberry, and French oak. The aging process softens the edges, adding depth, richness, and that distinct golden hue.

Perfect For:
Golden-hour aperitifs, after dinner sipping, or reimagined classics like a barrel-aged negroni or French martini. It’s the gin you pull out when you want to surprise and impress.

Expert Notes:
Citadelle Réserve is consistently praised as one of the most elegant aged gins in the world. Winner of multiple gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and named Best Aged Gin at the World Gin Awards, this isn’t a niche bottle. It’s a benchmark.

Customer Reviews:
🗣️ “Like gin and whisky had a baby and it grew up in Cognac.”
🗣️ “Smooth, spicy, and complex. It’s gin for people who say they don’t like gin.”
🗣️ “A neat pour of this and some good jazz… nothing else needed.”

Interesting Fact:
Citadelle Réserve was the first gin in history to be aged in barrels, a method once banned in France, until Citadelle’s founder lobbied for its return and literally changed the law.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve neat in a tulip glass, or on a single cube to unlock its depth. For cocktails, try a Barrel Aged Martini with dry vermouth and orange bitters, or a luxe gin Old Fashioned with a lemon twist.

Distillery Background:
Crafted at Château de Bonbonnet in Cognac, Citadelle is the brainchild of Maison Ferrand’s Alexandre Gabriel, known for his obsession with flavor and innovation. The château, surrounded by juniper fields, is both home and laboratory. Every step, from fermentation to aging, is done on-site using traditional equipment and a relentless focus on detail. The result? A gin with French elegance and global respect.