Gin L'Immortel Mattei

Gin L'Immortel Mattei brings Corsican citrus and aromatic plants into a distilled ginDistilled ginGin made by redistilling neutral spirit with juniper and other botanicals. Unlike London Dry, flavourings may be added after distillation.GlossarySee Distilled gin gins bottled at 43% vol. Juniper is joined by Corsican citron and lemon, marjoram, bay laurel, fennel and immortelle. The botanicals are maceratedMacerationBotanicals soak in alcohol, from a few hours to several days, before distillation to release their aromas.Glossary and then distilled in the Holstein still at Distillerie L.N. Mattei in Aléria.

Citrus · Floral · Herbal

Citron and lemon give the opening a bright, fragrant peel character rather than simple acidity. Juniper provides a dry resinousResinousAn aroma reminiscent of pine or fir resin. It is juniper's signature, due to compounds such as pinene.Glossary centre, while marjoram and laurel introduce the scent of crushed Mediterranean leaves. Immortelle adds a warm floral nuance that is recognisable without turning the gin sweet.

The palate moves from citrus oils towards herbs and gentle aniseed from the fennel. The different plants remain distinct, yet the juniper keeps the composition recognisably gin-led. A lightly bitter herbal line and the warmth of immortelle persist through the finish.

Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic WaterMediterranean tonicA tonic with less bitterness and sugar, scented with herbs and citrus (rosemary, thyme, lemon). It leaves more room for the gin's botanicals.Glossary supports the herbal side without covering the Corsican fruit. A strip of citron peel and a small immortelle sprig echo the recipe directly. Serve over clear iceClear iceIce without air bubbles, made by slow, directional freezing. Denser, it melts more slowly and dilutes less.Glossary and avoid an oversized garnish, as the dried flower can become dominant when used too freely.

Launched in 2021, the gin extends the work of a Corsican house founded by Louis Napoléon Mattei in 1872. Its gold medal at the 2025 Concours Général Agricole adds a recent point of reference, but the bottle's interest remains rooted in the clear relationship between local citrus, aromatic leaves and immortelle. Gentle dilution reveals the fennel before the floral finish returns.