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Cask Gin 50cl - Astuccio - Macaja
MacajaGin 50 cl 46.8% vol Notes of juniper, citrus, spices, aromatic herbs
56,60 €−16%
Recommended price: 67,00 €
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Technical information
- Producer
- Macaja
- Type
- Gin
- Format
- 50 cl
- Gradation
- 46.8%
- Aging
- In barrel, short period
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of juniper, citrus, spices, aromatic herbs
- Ingredients
- Juniper berries, aromatic herbs, spices
- Type of cask
- Oak barrel
- Distillation method
- Distillation in column still or pot still
- Filtration
- Cold filtration
- Color
- Transparent
- Consumption
- Excellent neat, with tonic, in classic cocktails
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Elegant and measured, this Cask Gin reveals an aromatic profile where the classic call of juniper harmonizes with citrus notes and an herbal undercurrent. The cask influence is noticeable on the palate: contact with the barrel softens the sharper edges and gives a velvety texture, with light hints of vanilla and sweet spices that support the structure without overpowering the botanicals. The alcohol is well integrated; the drink is smooth yet dry, with a balance that invites a second sip.
Suitable both for tasting neat, slightly chilled or with a large ice cube, and as a base for compact, flavorful cocktails that require body and depth. The 50 cl bottle, presented in a box, makes it a practical and thoughtful gift; on the gastronomic side it pairs with cured meats that aren't too spicy, aged cheeses and grilled fish preparations, where the aromatic texture adds complexity without weighing things down.
Suitable both for tasting neat, slightly chilled or with a large ice cube, and as a base for compact, flavorful cocktails that require body and depth. The 50 cl bottle, presented in a box, makes it a practical and thoughtful gift; on the gastronomic side it pairs with cured meats that aren't too spicy, aged cheeses and grilled fish preparations, where the aromatic texture adds complexity without weighing things down.
Distillery
Macaja
PiedmontItalySince 1898
Macaja is an Italian gin brand that highlights the biodiversity of the historic 'Via del Sale' between Liguria and Piedmont. The range includes expressions such as Macaja Gin, Macaja Navy Strength and Macaja Cask Gin, all made with a complex blend of local botanicals and distilled in small batches.
- Recipe based on 35 selected, untreated botanicals.
- Distillation in a 150 L copper alembic in small batches.
- Cask Gin expression aged 180 days in 110 L French oak barriques.
- Available variants: Macaja Gin, Macaja Navy Strength (57% vol) and Macaja Cask Gin (46.8% vol).
- International awards obtained in official competitions (see awards).
Specialities
- craft gin
- Italian gin
- Ligurian gin
- cask-finished gin
- navy strength gin
The story
Macaja was created to promote the plants and citrus fruits of the area between Liguria and Piedmont, inspired by the 'macaja' weather phenomenon in the Gulf of Genoa. Bottles and the various expressions (base, navy strength and cask-finish) are marketed through the brand's official website; production is linked to the long-standing distillation activity of Distilleria Canellese C. Bocchino & C. S.r.l., based in Canelli (AT) and active since 1898.
Distillation
Distillation in a traditional 150‑litre copper alembic (discontinuous), small-batch; botanicals macerated separately to preserve aromas.
Ageing
The 'Cask Gin' expression is aged for 180 days in 110‑litre French oak barriques; the other expressions are not aged.
Raw materials
- juniper
- chinotto (Savona)
- arbutus (strawberry tree)
- lavender
- sage
- cardamom
- oranges (Pernambuco)
- lemons (Gavenola)
Representative products
- Macaja Gin (50 cl)
- Macaja Navy Strength (50 cl)
- Macaja Cask Gin (50 cl)