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2934 Gin Aged Barrel Édition Limitée is the barrel-aged expression of 2934 Gin, a French gin born from the meeting of two regions referenced in its name: Finistère (29) and Hérault (34). The base gin is crafted in a London Dry style and then briefly matured in oak to add structure and roundness, while preserving its original botanical signature, particularly the floral and green character of tomato leaves.

This edition is aged for two months in an oak barrel. The cask, seven years old with a medium toast, previously held Bordeaux wine for five years and was then used for cherry liqueur for two additional years. This maturation gives the gin a deeper color, enhanced liveliness from the oak, and a rounder finish shaped by the cherry-liqueur influence, without obscuring the fresh floral note of tomato leaves.

The botanical framework remains true to the identity of 2934. Juniper, coriander, and cardamom form the core. Angelica root and roasted buckwheat bring structure and toasted depth. Orange zest and mint provide freshness and aromatic lift, almond adds a soft nutty nuance, and tomato leaves deliver the distinctive vegetal and floral signature.

On the nose, citrus zest and fresh herbs are layered with a light woody touch. The palate is dry and precise, supported by gentle spice and the cereal depth of roasted buckwheat. Oak adds tension without dominance, while the finish becomes rounder, showing a subtle fruit impression consistent with the cherry-liqueur influence, alongside the lingering floral-green echo of tomato leaf.

In tasting, this gin works well enjoyed neat as a digestif or in a structured gin and tonic, particularly with an Indian-style tonic.

Producer’s cocktail recipe: 4 cl gin, 4 cl cherry juice, and 20 cl tonic.

LièGin Mer du Nord BIO is a Belgian organic gin that takes inspiration from the North Sea and coastal botanicals. It is presented as a herb-driven, citrus-accented gin built on a classic juniper structure, enriched with aromatic herbs and a marine element through the use of fucus seaweed.

The botanical selection combines juniper with thyme and sage, creating a dry, aromatic backbone. Rosemary reinforces the Mediterranean-herbal register, while citrus adds freshness and lift. Fucus introduces a subtle coastal nuance that can read as saline, mineral, or iodine-like, depending on dilution and serve.

On the nose, the gin opens with juniper and bright citrus, followed by a clear herbal layer dominated by thyme and rosemary. In the background, a faint marine impression can appear as a mineral and slightly briny note.

On the palate, the profile is structured and dry. Juniper and herbs lead, supported by citrus brightness that keeps the mid-palate fresh. The seaweed element contributes depth rather than overt flavor, extending the finish with a light maritime impression. The texture is clean and moderately weighted.

The finish is dry and persistent, marked by herbs, citrus zest, and a discreet coastal echo. LièGin Mer du Nord BIO is particularly suited to a Gin and Tonic with a neutral tonic, where the herbal and maritime character remains readable, and can also be used in simple cocktails that benefit from a crisp, herbaceous profile.

LièGin Standard de Liège is a Belgian organic gin created as a special edition linked to the city of Liège. It is built on the same aromatic foundation as LièGin Original, with a recipe centered on black and red fruits and classic gin botanicals, while maintaining a slightly higher alcoholic strength.

The gin is distilled at the historic Radermacher distillery in Raeren, one of the oldest distilleries in Belgium. A neutral organic grain alcohol is used as the base, allowing the botanicals to express themselves clearly. Juniper provides the structural backbone, while blueberries and blackberries bring a deep, fruity profile supported by citrus zests of orange and lime.

On the palate, the fruit-forward character is balanced by herbal and spicy elements such as coriander, angelica, liquorice, almond and blackcurrant bark. The texture is round and expressive, with a fresh citrus lift and a long, aromatic finish. LièGin Standard de Liège is well suited to a classic gin and tonic with a neutral tonic, or in cocktails where fruit-driven gins are desired.