Maison Ferrand - Citadelle Vive Le Cornichon

Citadelle is produced by Maison Ferrand at the Château de Bonbonnet in the Cognac region of France, one of the few distilleries in the world to use a Charentais copper pot still for gin production. The house has deep roots in French spirits tradition.

Vive le Cornichon is a release in the Citadelle Explorer series, a line dedicated to experimenting with unusual botanical infusions and limited-edition releases. As the name suggests, this gin is built around the gherkin, specifically the French cornichon, giving it a briny, vegetal, and savoury character.

The base spirit is grain-distilled and redistilled with juniper and a selection of complementary botanicals before the cornichon element is integrated. It works well in a Dirty Martini, where its saline edge is purposeful and precise. It is a useful ingredient in savoury cocktail builds.