| Type | Gin |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Torino Distillati |
| Distributor | Pernod Ricard |
| Country of origin | Italy |
| Introduced | 2016 |
| Alcohol by volume | 41% |
| Proof (US) | 82 |
| Colour | Clear |
| Flavour | Juniper, lemon |
| Website | malfygin.com |
Malfy Gin is a brand of gin bottled in Italy, distilled by Torino Distillati, and distributed by Pernod Ricard.
History
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
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
- ^ a b Mike Raven, "The First Luxury Italian Gin to be Imported into the United States," In the Mix, June 22, 2016.
- ^ a b c d Lisa Futterman, "Italian gin Malfy is like limoncello's adult cousin," Chicago Tribune, December 27, 2016.
- ^ a b Florence Fabricant, "Gin With a Touch of Lemon," New York Times, May 9, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Fresh and zesty Italian gin launched in UK," Bar Magazine, April 18, 2016.
- ^ Melita Kiely, "New Italian Malfy Gin hits US shelves," The Spirits Business, March 7, 2016.
- ^ Felicity Murray, "Malfy gin with an Italian twist launches in US," The Drinks Report, March 14, 2016.
- ^ a b Sam Coyne, "Biggar & Leith to distribute Malfy Originale," The Drinks Report, October 27, 2017.
- ^ "Breakthru Beverage Group Partnership to Bring Malfy Gin to U.S.," Bevnet, May 17, 2016.
- ^ a b Jack Bettridge, "Gin's The Thing," Cigar Aficionado, July/August 2017.
- ^ Karla Alindahao, "That's The Spirit: The 3 Best New Gins to Try Right Now," Forbes, October 29, 2016.
- ^ Josh Noel, "5 new beer and booze gifts a thirsty dad will love," Chicago Tribune, June 8, 2016.