The Regions of France Through Gin: Sensory Journey from North to South

Join us for a gin tour of France…!

Did you know that behind every French artisanal gin lies a unique terroir? From the iodized freshness of the Norman coasts to the sunny scents of the Southwest, France offers a fascinating aromatic palette. 

Brittany: Between Land and Sea

Brittany inspires gins with marine or vegetal notes, sometimes crafted with surprising ingredients from its terroir.

To discover on Ginsations:
Newlands Gin
Artisanally distilled in Brittany, this unique gin reveals vegetal aromas thanks to hemp, offering a singular freshness and beautiful complexity. Perfect to surprise during a neat tasting or in a creative cocktail.

Alsace: Land of Distillation and Local Pride

Cradle of renowned distilleries, Alsace is also our home ground at Ginsations. Here, the art of distillation is a true tradition, where juniper, spices, and local plants express themselves with finesse.

To discover on Ginsations:
Gin Phi
An elegant and floral gin, distilled by Distillerie L'Officine in Colmar, revealing the delicacy of juniper and Alsatian botanicals. Ideal neat or in sophisticated cocktails.

At Ginsations, we are proud to promote this regional know-how and to share with you the gems of our terroir.

Provence: Sun and Mediterranean

In Provence, the sun breathes Mediterranean scents into gins: aromatic herbs, lavender, and even a salty touch. The Gin Poulpe Bleu from the Liquoristerie de Provence perfectly embodies this region, with its iodized and floral accents that invite you to travel. One sip, and you are on the Mediterranean coast!

Occitanie: Warmth and Boldness

In Occitanie, creativity explodes. Here, distillers combine juniper, citrus, and even Espelette pepper! The Gin Attribut No. 1 from Grand Nez Spirits, made organically, surprises with the presence of kiwi, which brings a fruity and lively note to its already intense profile, blending juniper and citrus. Ideal for a gin and tonic that does not lack character.

Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Land of Innovation

Nouvelle-Aquitaine is an incredible playground for French distillers. Here, original creations are dared, sometimes made from wine alcohol or rare botanicals.

The Gin Reinaissance from Erika Spirits is a perfect example of this creativity. Made from organic wine alcohol, it reveals floral and springtime notes, with a subtle touch of honey — a nod to the distiller, also a passionate beekeeper. A delicate sweetness that brings roundness and originality to this unique gin.

Among other gems from the region:

• World Explorer Gin – Golf India November : A traveling gin, inspired by Indian spice markets, perfect for those who love exoticism in their glass.

• Soif Le Gin : Light, fruity, ideal for simple cocktails or a refreshing gin and tonic.

• Coqlicorne Gin: Original and floral, this gin from the Southwest reveals the region's creativity.

Nouvelle-Aquitaine captivates with its diversity: fine, elegant gins, sometimes surprising, perfect for flavor explorers.

The Basque Country: Between Strength and Freshness

In the Basque Country, distillers draw their inspiration from a terroir that is both wild and generous. Here, they dare to include botanicals like Espelette pepper, a regional emblem, which brings a subtly spicy and warm note to the gin. The eucalyptus adds an unexpected freshness, almost mentholated, pleasantly surprising the palate.

To discover on Ginsations:
Haize Gin 
An artisanal gin where Espelette pepper enhances fruity and spicy notes, for an experience both lively and balanced. Perfect for bold cocktails.

Anaiak Gin
An original gin distilled with eucalyptus, bringing an intense and slightly mentholated freshness. Ideal for tasting neat or a very fresh gin and tonic.

Normandy: Between Orchards and Freshness

Land of apples and orchards, Normandy is also beginning to make a name for itself in the gin world. The Gin C’est Nous is distilled there with passion, offering a lemony, fresh, and elegant profile, perfect in a gin and tonic or enjoyed neat to appreciate all its finesse.

The Loire Valley: Vegetal Elegance and Originality

In the Loire, distillers explore subtle vegetal profiles. The Koom Gin reveals the tangy freshness of kumquat, an exotic fruit that gives it a unique aromatic signature, perfect for fresh and bright cocktails. 

As for the Faronville Gin, it stands out for its originality: made not from cereals, but from alcohol derived from potatoes grown on the family estate. This unique choice gives it a silky texture and an elegant vegetal freshness, ideal for tasting neat or in a refined gin and tonic.

Another secret that makes French gins unique? Their alcoholic base! Unlike many countries where gin is almost always distilled from cereals, French artisans explore varied bases: wine, grape marc, beetroot, or even potato. This diversity gives French gins a rich and sometimes unexpected aromatic signature.

France never ceases to surprise with its artisanal gins, each bearing the signature of its terroir and passionate artisans. Explore these regional treasures in our shop and travel without leaving your couch!

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