Xoriguer Gin Mahon Miniatur 0,05L 38%
€3.50*
Available, delivery time: 3-5 Working days
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.
Alcohol content: | 38% Vol. |
---|---|
Country: | Spain |
Filling quantity: | 0,05 Liter |
Responsible food business operator: | Destillerias Xoriguer, Anden de Poniente 91, 07701 Mahon Spanien |
Type: | Dry Gin |
Login