Insulae

Insulae Saline - Sicilian Gin - 70cl

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Format: 70 cl

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Technical information
Producer Insulae
Type Gin
Aromatic profile Fresh, citrusy, herbaceous
Ingredients Juniper berries, aromatic herbs, Sicilian citrus
Format 70 cl
Gradation 47.0%
Country Italia
Distillation method Steam distillation
Filtration Cold filtration
Color Transparent
Consumption Neat, with tonic, cocktail
Sicily is a land with a rich agricultural heritage, known for its varied flora and intense Mediterranean fragrances. From this essence, Insulae Saline is born, a distinctive gin that captures the essence of the island in every drop.

Produced with meticulous attention to detail, Insulae Saline is distilled using locally selected handpicked botanicals, including some native herbs that give this spirit its unique character. Among the ingredients, we find coriander, angelica root, cassia, and distinctively, Sicilian citrus and salicornia (a halophyte plant typical of saline coastal areas). These last two ingredients not only infuse the gin with a lively and fresh taste but also evoke the coastal salt pans of Sicily, adding a subtle touch of salinity that is rare in traditional gins.

On the nose, Insulae Saline offers an aromatic bouquet that evokes a walk through Sicilian citrus groves on a cool spring morning. On the palate, it is balanced with a citrusy sweetness followed by a pleasant long and slightly salty finish, which stimulates curiosity and invites another sip.

Serve Insulae Saline with a neutral tonic or in a martini to enhance its unique qualities. It is also perfect for bolder cocktails that require a strong and distinctive gin.

Representing a fusion of tradition and innovation, Insulae Saline - Sicilian Gin is a tribute to the natural and cultural richness of Sicily, ideal for gin lovers seeking a different and memorable experience.

How to serve

Glass:

Bicchiere Tumbler

Serve to:

21-23°C


When to drink it:

In ogni occasione

Production area

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Producer

Insulæ / Insulae

Producer

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Insulæ / Insulae.

Insulæ (Insulae) is a Sicilian company that creates and produces a range of spirits and liqueurs inspired by the Mediterranean territory, with particular focus on gins flavored with local botanicals and a vermouth based on Marsala.
Sicilian gins Marsala-based vermouth prickly pear liqueurs (rosolio) Mediterranean aperitifs artisanal spirits
Country Italy
Region Sicily
Founded 2019

Distillation

Distillation in copper pot stills with direct fire (small batch / small batches), as stated on the official product sheets.

Ageing

For the Vermouth 'Mediterraneo' aged Marsala is used for the base, matured at least 12 months in oak barrels; the gins are presented as unaged (fresh distillates).

Raw materials

grain alcohol from Italian cereals (for gin) Sicilian botanicals and citrus (lemon, orange, mandarin, jasmine, etc.) capers and caperberries (for Saline Gin) sea salt from the salt pans (Trapani/Paceco) (for Saline Gin) prickly pear (for Donna Rosa rosolio) aged Marsala wine (base for the Vermouth Mediterraneo) herbs and spices for vermouth aromatization (e.g., artemisia/wormwood, gentian, orange, cinnamon) - as indicated on product sheets

Representative products

INSULÆ Sicilian Gin (Sicilian Gin) INSULÆ Saline Gin (Saline - Sicilian Gin) - 70cl Vermouth INSULÆ Mediterraneo - 75cl Liqueur DONNA ROSA Rosolio of Prickly Pear - 70cl (available from retailers: Shiratama Umeshu from Akashi 50cl - present on sales platforms)

Official Awards

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