Malfy Con Limone
Biggar and Leith (Pernod Ricard) · Torino Distillati, Moncalieri, Italy
Malfy Con Limone is the proving ground for Italian gin as a category. When Torino Distillati released it, the idea that Italy — a country defined by wine, amaro, and grappa — could produce a world-class gin built around Amalfi lemons seemed audacious. It proved not only possible but wildly successful, opening the door for an entire generation of Mediterranean-inspired gins. The vacuum distillation preserves the sfusato lemon's delicate oils with remarkable fidelity, and the result is a gin that tastes like the Amalfi Coast smells. At under thirty-five dollars, it has nothing left to prove. Cocktail — The Amalfi Spritz: 2 oz Malfy Con Limone, 1 oz Aperol, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, top with prosecco. Build in a wine glass over ice. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of basil. The gin's bright citrus lifts the Aperol's bittersweet warmth into something effervescent and Mediterranean.
Nose
Bright Amalfi lemon bursts from the glass immediately, followed by juniper, fresh coriander, and a soft floral undertone of orris root. The citrus is vivid and natural — sun-warmed lemon peel rather than synthetic extract — with a faint grapefruit bitterness at the edges.
Palate
Lemon-forward but balanced, with juniper providing a resinous backbone that keeps the citrus from becoming one-dimensional. Coriander adds a peppery warmth, and grapefruit emerges mid-palate with a pleasant bitterness. The texture is clean and bright, with a slightly oily mouthfeel that speaks to the quality of the distillation.
Finish
Crisp and refreshing, with lingering lemon zest, a gentle juniper fade, and a clean, dry close that invites another sip. Gin
- Botanicals
- Juniper, Amalfi Coast sfusato lemons, coriander, cassia bark, orris root, angelica, anise
- Base Spirit
- Italian grain spirit
- Distillation
- Vacuum distillation to preserve delicate citrus oils
Food Pairing
Grilled branzino with lemon, capers, and herbs, where the gin's Amalfi citrus and juniper backbone complement the delicate, briny fish.
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