Bottled at 42.7% ABV, Busnel Gin is a French gin from Maison Busnel. It is distilled exclusively from AOC cider apples and is shaped by Normandy botanicals and Calvados. The result is intended to stay readable in the glass, whether served long or tasted with restraint.

Its documented botanical bill brings together Juniper berries, Hazelnut, Angelica root, Orris root, Coriander, Fennel, Honey, Quince, Apples. Juniper supplies a dry, resinous backbone. The vegetal, spice, citrus or fruit elements named in the recipe add contrast around it and prevent the profile from becoming one-dimensional. At 42.7% ABV, the gin has the concentration to stay legible as ice begins to melt and the drink opens in the glass.

On the nose, Busnel Gin establishes its apple and juniper character in a composed, precise register. The palate is best approached slowly: a firm opening gives way to a more detailed middle, then settles into a clean finish where the botanicals remain distinct rather than crowded. The result has enough definition for a classic highball while retaining the poise needed for a quieter tasting.

For GinToLove, the Perfect Serve is built with precision: fill a large balloon glass with clear ice, pour 4 cl of Busnel Gin, add 10 cl of Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water, stir once and finish with Apple slice, Lemon twist. This measured recipe lets the apple and juniper notes remain defined from the first sip to the finish; taste before adjusting the tonic. Use fresh garnish and sound ice to preserve texture and keep the final balance bright rather than diluted.