| Rating | 94 2022 Top 50 |
| Style | Gin |
| Produced In | Spain |
| ABV | 41% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $37.00 |
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| Review Updated | 2024-03-29 |
Xoriguer Mahón Gin Review
This gin hails from the Spanish island of Menorca, where it's made to very specific, archaic practices. The wood-fired alembic stills for distillation range in age from 70 to 270 years old. Meanwhile, the juniper that gives the gin its signature profile is aged for 1 to 4 years in open crates at the distillery, ensuring lengthy contact with salty air. These details combine to provide a gin with a standout, distinctive character. It pops with citrus, prickles with pepper, and serves a subtle salty spray on the palate. Serve in an equal parts Martini with sherry. Garnish with both a twist and olive.
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