Filliers Dry Gin 28 Pine Blossom
Filliers · Filliers Distillery
Filliers brings five generations of Belgian distilling expertise to a gin that is both traditional and distinctive. The pine blossom addition sets it apart without turning it into a novelty — the backbone is pure London Dry rigor. Excellent in a Martini.
Nose
A distinctive pine blossom note leads, followed by classic juniper and a bright citrus of lemon and grapefruit. Coriander and a whisper of angelica root provide depth.
Palate
Clean and structured, with juniper asserting itself through a piney, resinous character. Citrus peel and a gentle floral quality emerge mid-palate, with coriander seed and a peppery warmth building toward the finish.
Finish
Dry and persistent, with lingering juniper pine and a delicate lavender note that fades slowly.
- Style
- Dry Gin
- Botanicals
- 28 botanicals including juniper, pine blossom, coriander, angelica, lemon peel, grapefruit peel, lavender, and cassia
- Base Spirit
- Neutral spirit
- Distillation
- Grain spirit base, macerated and distilled in copper pot stills
Cocktail Suggestion
Pine Walk Martini — 2.5 oz Filliers Dry Gin 28 Pine Blossom · 0.5 oz dry vermouth · 1 dash orange bitters · Stir with ice for 30 seconds, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a lemon twist.
Food Pairing
Smoked trout rillettes on rye toast
The Filliers family has been distilling in Flanders since 1880, and their 28-botanical gin was developed by Karel Filliers as an evolution of the family's genever heritage.
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