Lône Dry Gin de Noël

Cinnamon, clove and tonka bean give Lône Dry GinDry ginGin with no perceptible sweetness: in the European Union, the word "dry" allows at most 0.1 g of sugar per litre.GlossarySee Dry gin gins de Noël its winter character. This seasonal French gin is produced in limited quantities for the festive season and bottled at 43% ABV in a 50 cl bottle, with the three spices selected and distilled to create a distinctly festive style. It won three awards in 2025: gold at the Brussels World Competition Spirit Selection, silver at the national competition in Paris and bronze at the French Drinks Awards.

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Warm spice leads the nose. Cinnamon brings a familiar sweet-scented aroma, clove a drier, more aromatic edge, and tonka beanTonka beanA South American seed with notes of vanilla, almond and fresh-cut hay.Glossary a softer, rounded note close to vanilla and almond.

On the palate, cinnamon and clove make the first impression, with tonka smoothing the transition and lengthening the aroma. Juniper keeps the drink within the gin family, while the winter spices set it apart from a conventional dry style. The finish is warm and lingering, with tonka's soft sweetness lasting longest.

The distillery presents it as a gin for the festive season that pairs well with cocktails generally. At 43%, it remains noticeable after dilutionDilutionThe water added by melting ice. In the right amount it opens the aromas and softens the alcohol; too much flattens the drink.Glossary, though a restrained mixer keeps the separate spices readable, and a small neat taste before mixing is the best way to identify them. It also suits a winter NegroniNegroniAn Italian cocktail of equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and red bitter (Campari), served over ice with orange peel. Born in Florence in 1919.Glossary or another stirred drink, where the spices sit well alongside bitter and herbal ingredients without extra syrup. It also suits a warm drink, such as a hot toddy with honey and lemon.

For a simple gin and tonic, fill a balloon glassCopa glassA large stemmed balloon glass, popularised by the Spanish gin and tonic: it stays cold for longer and gathers the aromas above the drink.Glossary with clear iceClear iceIce without air bubbles, made by slow, directional freezing. Denser, it melts more slowly and dilutes less.Glossary, pour 5 cl of Lône Dry Gin de Noël and add about 10 cl of chilled tonic water. Place a thin orange peel and a small cinnamon stick in the drink. The orange brightens the spices, and a dry tonic prevents excess sweetness from crowding them.