Macaja Gin 0.5L

Macaja is an Italian gin from Piedmont that combines citrus freshness with herbal and spicy notes. All ingredients come 100% from Italy, which gives the gin a clear regional signature.

Behind it is the Bocchino distillery from Canelli, at home in Piedmont since 1881. 36 plants are used for Macaja, including chinotto, strawberry tree, cardamom, juniper, and sage. In the bouquet, their aromas do not appear all at once, but layer by layer.

In the glass, citrus fruits meet the tart bitter orange note of the chinotto, plus the slightly fruity side of the strawberry tree. Cardamom and sage appear fresh and delicate, while juniper provides the classic framework. As a gin and tonic with an orange zest, the citrus note remains in the foreground; in a Negroni, the gin sets a herbal accent against bitter and vermouth. Pure on ice, you can taste the individual herbal and citrus layers one after the other. A sprig of rosemary as a garnish underlines the herbal side.