Gil The Authentic Rural Gin Vecchio Magazzino Doganale

In the history of the Old Customs Warehouse, which sees Captain Jefferson landing on the Calabrian coast at the end of the 1800s, Gil holds the role of ship's doctor, who had the merit of having found the antidote against the venom of the viper of Rocca Imperial as well as the gin recipe. Passionate about berries, he was struck by the juniper berries that grew at low altitudes and decided to experiment with the creation of an authentic and rural gin obtained exclusively from the botanicals of Calabria.

In addition to juniper, the Gil The Authentic Rural gin consists of IGP lemon from Rocca Imperiale, grapefruit, bitter and sweet orange, but also wormwood, angelica, elderflower, lavender, aloe and oregano. The production method involves separate infusion of the botanicals and distillation for a total period of 12 months, followed by a period of 40 days of rest in the bottle at a temperature of 5-10 ° C.

It presents itself to the eye with an original color for a gin, that is a pale straw yellow confirming a completely artisanal process. Complex on the nose, it gradually reveals citrus aromas but also floral and herbaceous notes. To the taste it is fresh, savory and decisive, with notes of mint and aromatic herbs that accompany its long persistence.

Perfect for mixing great classics, such as Gin Fizz or Tom Collins, served straight you can fully savor its Mediterranean taste.