Citadelle releases grapefruit-infused Bajan gin
Maison Ferrand-owned gin brand Citadelle has created a limited edition Barbadian gin distilled at Stade’s West Indies Rum Distillery.
The distillery in Barbados is home to Maison Ferrand’s rum brand, Planteray.
Citadelle said the new gin, which is part of its experimental Les Excentriques collection, is a ‘vibrant tribute to the birthplace of rum’ that ‘captures Barbados warmth, heritage, and pride in every sip’.
“At Citadelle, we never stop exploring,” said Alexandre Gabriel, Maison Ferrand owner and master blender. “Bajan is what happens when our passion for gin meets the heartbeat of Barbados, a place we know intimately and hold close to our hearts.”
The gin is distilled from molasses using century-old pot stills and is infused with grapefruit, which was first cultivated in Barbados in the 18th century.
Hibiscus, known locally as sorrel, also features for floral brightness and a ‘tart, berry-like lift’.
Other botanicals include bay leaves and lemongrass, which is used in local cooking and traditional remedies and gathered from nearby trees and gardens.
The gin is bottled at 41.4% ABV and will retail for €38 (US$43).
Citadelle Bajan launched in limited quantities first in Barbados, and will soon be available in select European markets and the UK, as well as Maison Ferrand’s homes: the Citadelle Gin Distillery, the Barge 166 floating cellar in Paris, and Stade’s West Indies Rum Distillery in Barbados.
Citadelle recently released its first non-alcoholic expression, which was inspired by perfumery techniques.
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