Distinctive, elegant, and unmistakably Norman, Le Gin de Christian Drouin is where France’s orchard heritage meets modern distilling artistry. Created by the iconic Calvados producer Christian Drouin, this gin was born from a vision to craft a spirit that captures the very soul of Normandy’s apple orchards. Each sip reflects a harmony between fruit and botanicals, fresh, aromatic, and crafted with the precision of a master distiller who has spent generations perfecting flavor through patience and terroir.

Brand: Christian Drouin | Category: Dry Gin | ABV: 42% | Origin: Normandy, France | Vol: 70 cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Fresh and floral, juniper intertwined with crisp green apple, citrus peel, and a whisper of spice.
Palate: Silky and expressive, flavors of orchard fruit, vanilla, and cardamom unfold over a foundation of zesty lemon and warm pepper.
Finish: Long, delicate, and balanced with lingering notes of apple blossom and citrus zest.

Production Details:
Unlike traditional grain-based gins, Le Gin de Christian Drouin is distilled from a base of cider spirit made from Normandy apples, a tribute to the distillery’s Calvados heritage. It features eight individually distilled botanicals, including juniper, ginger, vanilla, cardamom, rose, lemon, black pepper, and apple. Each botanical is distilled separately to preserve purity before being blended into a seamless, orchard-inspired composition.

Perfect For:
Gin enthusiasts and cocktail purists who appreciate craftsmanship and subtlety. Perfect in a classic Gin & Tonic garnished with apple slices, or as the base of a French 75 for a refined, effervescent experience.

Expert Notes:
Le Gin’s apple spirit base gives it a velvety texture and soft fruit character that distinguishes it from every other gin in the world. Critics describe it as “a gin that drinks like fine brandy, elegant, layered, and endlessly nuanced.”

Customer Reviews:
“Beautifully smooth and aromatic, you can taste the orchard in every sip.”
“A standout gin, refined, floral, and utterly French.”
“Christian Drouin has turned gin into art.”

Interesting Fact:
Le Gin was the first gin in history to be distilled entirely from apple cider spirit, a pioneering move that blurred the boundaries between gin and Calvados and inspired a new wave of fruit-based distillates across Europe.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve over ice with premium tonic and a slice of green apple for an elegant, refreshing serve. For a more decadent twist, mix with dry vermouth in a Normandy Martini, a crisp and aromatic reimagining of a classic.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1960, Christian Drouin is celebrated for its award-winning Calvados and mastery of fruit distillation. Under the vision of Guillaume Drouin, the family’s third-generation distiller, the house expanded into gin, creating Le Gin, a spirit that embodies Normandy’s landscape and elevates the artistry of French distillation. It’s more than a gin, it’s the essence of an orchard, bottled with elegance and precision.