Xoriguer Gin, 70 cl

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Pack a bottle, v carefully, in your checked-in baggage because there's been some sort of a squabble between Xoriguer and the holders of the 'duty-free' concession at Mahón airport. Gin Xoriguer is a gin that presents a transparent and clear visual appearance, with dense tears promising a fascinating sensory experience. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The floral notes come to a head in the flavour, with spices carrying the drink to a new level, smoothness ruling throughout. Between 1995 and 2002, he lived and worked in the Cape, witnessing the renaissance of the post-apartheid wine industry.

uk accepts no liability for inaccuracies or misstatements about products by manufacturers or other third parties. Xoriguer Mahon Gin is produced in Menorca , in the port of Mahon , for over 200 years with the same recipe. years later, Xoriguer came about and it's been made the same way since, the recipe being a secret, anyway, the Hairy Bikers were drinking this and I thought, why not, got a bottle and I like it.The green handled bottle makes it stand out from the crowd but it’s the perfumed flavour and orange-rich character which really make this gin sing. The grapes in the base alcohol intentionally don't come through, but help give Xoriguer gin a distinct personality.

From the sun-drenched island of Menorca to the expert hands of the master distillers, Xoriguer Mahon Gin is a tribute to the art of gin-making and an unforgettable sensory experience. A short stint in oak barrels just before bottling adds an extra measure of smoothness, giving this gin a unique, aromatic edge. With its notes of citrus, herbs, and juniper, Xoriguer Mahon Gin is perfect for sipping on its own or as a key ingredient in a classic cocktail. Our courier was an experienced lady who lived on the island so very knowledgeable and funny with it. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.Also recommended is a visit to the Xoriguer distillery in Mahon and sample some (or all) of the many flavours. Beers of Europe strictly adheres to these regulations and by agreeing to our Terms and Conditions on checkout you confirm that you are over 18 years old. USING THE SAME CENTURIES OLD RECIPE, OUR GIN SINGS OF OUR BREATHTAKING ENVIRONMENT AND ENVIED WAY OF LIFE. Because we now live in a world where we can have just about anything delivered to us at our fingertips. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.

Our flat was a two-minute walk from the Xoriguer distillery facing the spectacular harbour of Mahón. Enquiring from a po-faced cashier at the airport, I was informed that the absence of the product was due to a shortage of bottles. Distilled from wine alcohol, it is infused with fresh juniper berries and a secret blend of herbs known only to the Ponds family who, to this day, make the gin themselves. This gin, a drink of Nordic origin, began being produced in Menorca (the Balaeric Islands) in the 18th century, when the taverns were full of English sailors and soldiers who demanded the drink that was fashionable in their homeland: gin.If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu.

Stumbled upon Xoriguer gin distillery whilst looking round the Mahon port, limited opportunity to learn about gin distilling from the instructional video presentations, however, a fantastic opportunity to taste their products. The nose is awash with sweet cherries and classic vanilla and on the palate you’ll enjoy an intense heat that mellows into a mesh of peaches, cherries, cinnamon and orange zest.There is a TUI excursion which picks you up at the hotel and takes you door to door, not quite sure on how much that is, but we found it cheaper the other way. Xoriguer Gin comes to us from necessity, when 18th century British soldiers stationed on the Spanish island of Menorca found themselves craving gin, but coming up short with the necessary ingredients. Bulleit Rye has a mashbill of 95% rye and just 5% malted barley and is produced in small batches, allowing the flavour to really bloom.