Distillerie de Paris Gin
Distillerie de Paris · Distillerie de Paris
Distillerie de Paris produces a gin that feels like an editorial — tightly curated, nothing wasted, every botanical earning its place. This is a city gin in the best sense: refined without being fussy, expressive without being loud. The heat of distillation is used with restraint, capturing brightness rather than extracting heaviness.
Nose
Bright juniper — green and herbaceous — leads the nose, quickly joined by fresh lemon zest and a musky orris root earthiness. Coriander seed adds a warm, slightly citrusy spice, while a delicate violet floralness sits underneath. There is a clean, almost mineral quality to the aroma.
Palate
Silky textured and medium-weight, with pine-forward juniper balanced by lavender and angelica root. The midpalate shifts toward grapefruit pith and a subtle peppery warmth. A whisper of nutmeg adds depth without weight, keeping the profile precise and urban.
Finish
Clean and moderate, with lingering juniper, orris root, and a gentle floral fade. The dryness is impeccable.
- Style
- Hybrid Gin
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander, angelica, orris root, lemon peel, lavender, violet, grapefruit, nutmeg
- Base Spirit
- Neutral wheat spirit
- Distillation
- Small-batch copper pot still distillation with vapor infusion
Cocktail Suggestion
French 75 Variation — 1.5 oz Distillerie de Paris Gin · 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice · 0.5 oz simple syrup · 3 oz dry Champagne · Shake gin, lemon, and syrup with ice · Strain into flute · Top with Champagne
Food Pairing
Crisp crostini topped with fresh chèvre, a drizzle of lavender honey, cracked black pepper, and microgreens.
Brothers Nicolas and Sébastien Julhès opened Distillerie de Paris in 2015 in the 10th arrondissement, making it the first distillery to operate within the city limits since the late 19th century.
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