Malfy Gin Explained

Malfy Gin
Type:Gin
Abv:41%
Proof:82
Manufacturer:Torino Distillati
Distributor:Pernod Ricard
Origin:Italy
Introduced:2016
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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Mike Raven, "The First Luxury Italian Gin to be Imported into the United States," In the Mix, June 22, 2016.
  2. Lisa Futterman, "Italian gin Malfy is like limoncello's adult cousin," Chicago Tribune, December 27, 2016.
  3. [Florence Fabricant]
  4. http://barmagazine.co.uk/fresh-zesty-italian-gin-launched-uk/ "Fresh and zesty Italian gin launched in UK,"
  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. Sam Coyne, "Biggar & Leith to distribute Malfy Originale," The Drinks Report, October 27, 2017.
  8. https://www.bevnet.com/news/spirits/2016/breakthru-beverage-group-partnership-bring-malfy-gin-u-s/ "Breakthru Beverage Group Partnership to Bring Malfy Gin to U.S.,"
  9. 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.