Xoriguer Gin Mahon Canet 0,7L 38%

Xoriguer Gin Mahon 0.7L 38% The tradition of gin production by the English In 1708, the Mediterranean island of Menorca was conquered by the British and was part of the British Empire until 1802. In order to feel like they were in England, the English taught the Menorcans the art of gin production. Mediterranean ingredients for Xoriguer Gin The wine alcohol typical of the Mediterranean was used as the basis for the gin. Together with the aromatic juniper berries of the region, this resulted in a delicate gin that was equally appreciated by the British and Menorcans. But the inhabitants of Menorca did not want to give up the enjoyment of gin even after the British had left the island and so it is still produced in the port city of Mahon today.Incidentally, Xoriguer is the name of the old white windmill that adorns the label of the bottle. Due to its base of wine alcohol, Xoriguer is an atypical gin that is a discovery for connoisseurs and gourmets.

Xoriguer Gin Mahon Miniature 0.05L 38% The national drink of Menorca Anyone who has ever visited the Spanish holiday island of Menorca will know that you can't avoid this typical Menorcan drink. What exactly is this great national drink that everyone is talking about? Gin! Gin? That is certainly something that one or two people are asking themselves at this point. But you read that correctly. The key word is: British influences. And it quickly becomes clear that gin is not completely out of the question. The history of Menorca Gin goes back to 1708, when British naval officers occupied the island. Of course, they brought a certain supply of the British national drink with them, but this ran out faster than supplies could arrive. Locals on the Balearic island agreed to support the officers and make their own gin locally. Juniper berries were imported from Great Britain, now all that was missing was a base. Since Menorca was heavily involved in wine production, they tried using a wine distillate instead of the usual grain distillate. By adding some local herbs and spices, they managed to create their own gin. This was ultimately so popular that an entire brand, 'Xoriguer', was developed from it. The rights to the name were secured, so that today Xoriguer Gin is the only gin with a designation of origin alongside 'London Dry Gin'! The distillery is still in the hands of the Xoriguer family, who still produce it according to the original recipe from the 18th century. Exactly which spices, herbs or other ingredients are used to refine the wine is still a well-kept family secret. Menorcan taste The presentation in traditional jug-like bottles alone gives one hope of Balearic flair. And it really has a lot to offer: it is a tangy, fresh gin, which is surprisingly restrained with fruity notes. A piquant, very unique spice can be discovered. For the comparatively little fruitiness, there are clearly floral notes of violets. It always seems fresh with woody notes, which probably come from being stored in oak barrels. Everyone is recommended to taste this very own gin neat first, because with its multifaceted and mild bouquet it is also very convincing. Of course, with its great aromas it also goes well in cocktails and even in a martini it looks good.