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About Me
If you'd like to read more, The European recently published an article about me and my gins.
My path into the spirits industry wasn't exactly a straight one.
Born in the United States, I trained as a classical singer and performed professionally. Music was my life for years. Along the way, I discovered a second asset: my unusually acute palate. I fell in love with the art of winemaking and tasting, became a certified international sommelier and worked with vineyards across Europe and the US. Eventually, I even moved to Italy to co-manage a winery in Tuscany, where we produced the exceptional Brunello wine. All while continuing my music career.
Then came the diagnosis: oral cancer.
All of a sudden, everything I did was threatened by the illness.
And, while it became clear during my recovery that my musical career was over, a surprising shift happened at the same time: Against all odds, I discovered that my sense of taste and smell had become even more acute.
I realised that even if I couldn't perform anymore, I could still create.
My palate had now become my full time instrument.
I completely threw myself into winemaking and tasting at the highest level, and soon branched out into spirits design: In Switzerland I began developing custom gins for fine dining venues including Zurich's L'Amant and several restaurants associated with Chef Andreas Caminada. These early commissions formed the foundation for LallaGin.
About My Gins
Where luxury meets fun
Following the early spirit design commissions for various fine dining venues, and with the support of my growing network of chefs, sommeliers and distillers, I set out to create my own line of luxury gin: The Four Seasons Collection was born.
Inspired by the four seasons of the year, this line consists of four distinct gins. Each gin offers a particular taste profile, resulting from carefully chosen, highest quality seasonal botanicals. For each of the four seasons, I created a painting that adorns the inside of the bottle, reflecting the colors and unique emotions of each season. All the effort paid off, when my collection was awarded with 3 silver medals at DistiSuisse.
The Four Seasons Collection honors my late father, Michael Lalla, who played a tremendous part in inspiring me to create and strive to chase my dreams. It is an invitation to live each day to its fullest and appreciate all Seasons of life.
After the success of my multi-award-winning Four Seasons Collection, I starting on working on a gin for the so called "Fifth Season" - as Carnival is known in Germany. Distilled near Cologne, an absolute Carnival bastion, the natural ingredients not only create a wonderfully balanced aroma, but result in an impressive play of colors during mixing: Depending on other ingredients, the gin turns pink, rose red, purple or lilac, reflecting the playful, fun way of life during Carnival season. I am especially proud that my Carnival Gin was awarded with the DLG Silver Medal.
As well as enjoying them neat, all my gins are a perfect ingredient for unique, colorful cocktail creations. Check out some of my own favorite recipes!
About You
If you've read this far - chances are you are passionate for high end spirits!
I am always working on the next project and organising exciting events around wine and luxury spirits.
One of my partners is the renowned Orator Distillery in Switzerland. We are already planning an exciting event there in the summer, so stay tuned for details. Or better yet: sign up, so I can send you an invitation to this event as well as future tasting events in Switzerland!
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So: Let's connect!