Maison Mounicq - Gin Avem - Hippolais 2019 - 40,4%
Maison Mounicq was founded in 2017 by Cédrik Nadé, in Bordeaux. He grew up in Fronsac, on a small wine estate. He uses grapes from the Bordeaux region to produce spirits. In August 2018, he created Vodka Nadé and then a year later, Gin Avem - Hippolais was released on the market.
Gin Avem - Hippolais is a London Dry Gin made in Cognac and blended from three eaux-de-vie. The first distillation is made with the four grape varieties used for the vodka: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Sémillon. During the second distillation, only the juniper berries (essential for producing Gin) are distilled. The third distillation includes aromatic plants: Jamaican pepper, coriander, lemon peel, etc. Finally, these three distilled liquids are blended. This micro-production is limited to 1,118 bottles.