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Malfy Gin

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Malfy Gin
TypeGin
ManufacturerTorino Distillati
DistributorPernod Ricard
Country of origin Italy
Introduced2016
Alcohol by volume 41%
Proof (US)82
ColourClear
FlavourJuniper, lemon
Websitemalfygin.com

Malfy Gin is a brand of gin bottled in Italy, distilled by Torino Distillati, and distributed by Pernod Ricard.

History

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The brand was acquired by Pernod Ricard in 2019. In 2015, Biggar & Leith was formed, to develop spirits from small, family-owned distilleries in Europe.[1] The company approached the Vergnano family, which has been distilling gin since the 1970s at Torino Distillati in Moncalieri in the Piedmont region of Italy.[2][3][4] Malfy Originale and Malfy Gin Con Limone were launched in the United States in March 2016,[5][6] and are available in 40 countries as of October 2017.[7] Distilled by the Vergnano family at their distillery, Malfy was the first Italian gin to be imported into the US.[1][8] Gin is typically considered to have originated in Holland in the 17th century, but the company asserts that monks in Italy were distilling juniper-based medicinal spirits as far back as 1050.[2][9]

Description

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For Malfy Gin Con Limone, a mix of Amalfi Coast and Sicilian lemon peels are steeped in alcohol made from Italian grain, and pressed in a traditional basket press.[2][3][9] The extract is added to the mix of botanicals: juniper from Italian berries, coriander, cassia, licorice, grapefruit peel and orange peel, and distilled in a vacuum still at a low temperature.[4][10] It is bottled at 41% abv.[4] The taste has been compared to limoncello.[2] The Chicago Tribune said it "features a bit of bitter lemon-rind character crossed with a dash of lurking sweetness," with the botanicals in the background.[11]

Malfy Gin Originale combines Italian juniper and five botanicals with Italian winter wheat spirit and is bottled at 41% abv, using water from Monviso.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b Mike Raven, "The First Luxury Italian Gin to be Imported into the United States," In the Mix, June 22, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d Lisa Futterman, "Italian gin Malfy is like limoncello's adult cousin," Chicago Tribune, December 27, 2016.
  3. ^ a b Florence Fabricant, "Gin With a Touch of Lemon," New York Times, May 9, 2016.
  4. ^ a b c "Fresh and zesty Italian gin launched in UK," Bar Magazine, April 18, 2016.
  5. ^ Melita Kiely, "New Italian Malfy Gin hits US shelves," The Spirits Business, March 7, 2016.
  6. ^ Felicity Murray, "Malfy gin with an Italian twist launches in US," The Drinks Report, March 14, 2016.
  7. ^ a b Sam Coyne, "Biggar & Leith to distribute Malfy Originale," The Drinks Report, October 27, 2017.
  8. ^ "Breakthru Beverage Group Partnership to Bring Malfy Gin to U.S.," Bevnet, May 17, 2016.
  9. ^ a b Jack Bettridge, "Gin's The Thing," Cigar Aficionado, July/August 2017.
  10. ^ Karla Alindahao, "That's The Spirit: The 3 Best New Gins to Try Right Now," Forbes, October 29, 2016.
  11. ^ Josh Noel, "5 new beer and booze gifts a thirsty dad will love," Chicago Tribune, June 8, 2016.
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