Récif
Percentage of alcohol
43.7%
Average price (per ounce)
$1.93
Variety
Genever
Color
Clear
Criteria
Herbaceous
Herbaceous
These gins are fresh and have aromas of herbs, leaves, seeds, vegetables or even roots.
Ex: Tea, mint, cucumber, angelica, parsnip, gentian, etc.
Saline
Saline
These gins are marked by a natural presence of salt often coming from the river.
Ex: Mushrooms, algae, kelp, capers, etc.
Distillerie des Marigots
Locality
Caplan (Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
Localization
Recommended tonics
1 - Mediterranean tonic
Mediterranean tonic
With Mediterranean tonic, it is better to use a citrus gin or a more herbaceous gin. Mediterranean tonics bring some subtle citrus and fresh notes (ex: thyme and rosemary). There are also smaller bubbles (similar to champagne) than in classic tonics, bringing a rounder and smoother flavor.
Recommended garnish: Slice of grapefruit or lemon and sprig of rosemary.
2 - Elderflower tonic
Elderflower tonic
With elderflower tonic, it is better to use a fresher gin (ex: cucumber) or a more floral gin. Elderflower tonics provide additional floral flavors that complement the flavors of the gin well.
Recommended garnish: Lemon slice.
3 - Classic tonic
Classic tonic
With classic tonic, it is better to use a drier gin (London dry gin) but this tonic is suitable for any variety of gin. The classic tonics are the most usual and they bring a nice bitterness that perfectly complements the taste of all gins.
Recommended garnish: Lemon, grapefruit or cucumber slice.
Availabilities
Available at the SAQAvailable at the distilleryNot available online
"Récif gin is a nod to the coastal environment where it is distilled, referring to the many rocks lying just beneath the surface of the sea along the Gaspé coast. It came straight from the imagination of its creator, Joseph St-Denis Boulanger, master distiller at Distillerie des Marigots.
The original idea was to create a distinctive gin while respecting the characteristics of a traditional gin. It therefore features juniper berry, front and centre, along with notes of citrus, spices and roots.
Récif opens with aromas of dark honey, with a fragrant roundness and earthy, salty accents evolving into notes of citrus and wildflowers, then giving way to a long, spicy finish."
Here is the list of cocktails we recommend for this gin:
