Description

Sweet Gwendoline Gin is a bold and distinctive new world gin that marries French craftsmanship with playful inspiration. Infused with the prized Figue de Solliès and finished with French white wine, this award-winning spirit strikes a harmonious balance of fruit, spice, and citrus. Named after the iconic character from John Willie’s famed mid-century Bizarre Magazine illustrations, Sweet Gwendoline captures both intrigue and elegance in every sip.

Product Details:

• Type: New World Gin
• Base Spirit: Grape
• ABV: 40%
• Botanicals: Juniper, angelica seed, coriander, cardamom, sweet orange, lemon, lime
• Infusion: Figue de Solliès (French fig)
• Finish: French white wine
• Distillation: Sourced and distilled in Brive-la-Gaillarde, South of France; bottled in New Orleans

Sensory :

Bright and nuanced, this gin opens with a sweet entry of ripe figs layered with citrus zest and gentle spice. The palate unfolds with notes of juniper, pear, green apple, and pepper, complemented by fresh herbs and florals. French white wine lends a rounded, silky finish accented by hints of lemon, lime, and soft minerality. Balanced and versatile, it is equally delightful neat or as the base of innovative cocktails.

Awards & Accolades:

• Gold – 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Gold – 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Silver – 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Distiller’s Background:

Produced in the historic French town of Brive-la-Gaillarde, a community with a legacy of resilience and bravery, Sweet Gwendoline Gin is handcrafted in small batches by a family-owned spirits house. The name and design draw inspiration from the whimsical and adventurous character “Sweet Gwendoline,” a mid-20th-century creation of John Willie that became a symbol of playful storytelling and fantasy. This spirit captures that same charm, blending history, artistry, and quality distillation.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve Sweet Gwendoline Gin as a refined G&T with tonic water, garnished with a lime wheel, pink or black peppercorns, and a sprig of mint for added freshness. It is equally enjoyable as a sipping gin, thanks to its layered complexity, or as the base for contemporary cocktails that highlight its fruit and spice character.

Sweet Gwendoline Gin stands apart as both a work of craftsmanship and a spirited nod to timeless creativity, inviting drinkers to savor its story as much as its flavor.