Do you know the Belgian organic gin: Cala Kumquat?

Updated January 17, 2021 by pierre

Do you know the Kumquat?

Cala kumquats the Belgian organic and artisanal gin

If the world of horticulture and cooking are not your favorite fields, it is unlikely that you have already heard of the kumquat. Behind this name hides the smallest of citrus fruits, native to Asia. If you have already crunched this fruit with your teeth, it is eaten with the skin, so it will probably have left a slightly sour taste in your mouth.
The Kumquat however did not leave Thierry Verhoeven indifferent. It was in 2000, in the workshops of Brussels chocolatier Laurent Gerbaud that he tastes chocolate-covered kumquats for the first time. Later, when Françoise Heidebroek (an arborist in an organic family estate who cultivates kumquats with passion in Andalusia) presents the Kumquats to Thierry Verhoeven for the second time, the latter had a delicious revelation. This fruit called the "golden orange" in Cantonese will become the main ingredient of its future alcohol: the organic, Belgian and artisanal gin: Cala Kumquat.

Gin Cala Kumquat, the first born of a new brand

Thierry Verhoeven, the creator of the Cala Kumquat Spirits brand, is no novice in the field of gin and alcohol. Grandson of a wine merchant, he somehow fell into the pot of magic potion, like Obelix, when he was little. Beginning 2019, after several trials, adventures and setbacks, the Belgian artisanal distillery of Biercée, with the help of Pierre Gérard (the master distiller of Biercée), he distills several hundred kilos of kumquats. For the sake of quality, these are all hand-picked at full maturity in the Andalusian area. Rio Jara.

A GIN with 100% natural ingredients for Cala Kumquats Bio.

Cala Kumquat gin does not only consist of citrus fruits. This drink consists of different premium distillates and100% natural origin. We count at least eight essential ingredients. Among these such as juniper berries, fresh certified organic kumquats, fresh untreated Primo Fiore lemons, fresh untreated oranges, cocoa from the Ivory Coast, dried hop cones, malted barley grains, cloves..

The secret of Cala Kumquats is that they are each individually distilled according to the rules of art and tradition separately in hammered copper stills. You will have understood it, in this bottle of gin, only nature and its fruits find a place. In short, no synthetic aromas, even those qualified as “natural”. There will also be no preservatives or flavor enhancers. Also, there is no added sugar.

After distillation, the master distiller lets each of the distillates rest for several months in stainless steel tanks before blending them according to a secret and meticulous dosage.

Cala Kumquats, a Belgian gin from and for connoisseurs.

Since the distillate is not filtered, Cala Kumquat gin offers the nose a natural, aromatic and bewitching bouquet. On the palate, all the heat of the sun displays its splendor and delights the palate with a fullness of unequaled fruity flavors with a slight return of cocoa flavor.

Eric Boschman, sBelgian ommelier and “Best Sommelier of Belgium” 1988, stage man and media columnist tested Cala Kumquats. According to him “It's complex, but unfussy. It's crisp and precise, the sign of a distiller who knows where he's going. »

The connoisseurs of gins will appreciate its aromas and flavors serve pure and fresh. For an even fresher Gin, store it in the refrigerator.

Most conventional will appreciate it simply mixed, For example, in gin and tonic on ice. ETry 1/4 gin and 3/4 tonic for the perfect mix! If you have, add a slice of fresh kumquat and a twisted zest to the glass just before serving.

It is also possible to include it as iessential ingredient in your cocktails in Gin Fizz or revisited Negroni do not hesitate to consult the recipes on the official site.

In short, here is a Gin made in Belgium, for connoisseurs or those curious about good things, obviously sip at your leisure in moderation, but above all to share with friends in a responsible consumption.