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Xoriguer Gin, Gin de Menorca Reviews

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A cult gin from Mahon in Menorca, Xoriguer is one of the only gins in the world, alongside Plymouth, to hold a geographical indication, Gin de Menorca. This gin, pronounced sho-ri-gair, was first created for British sailors stationed on the island between 1708 and 1802. Xoriguer is still made using traditional copper stills and high-quality wine alcohol (eau-de-vie), along with carefully selected juniper berries from nearby Mediterranean mountains and aromatic herbs. The herbs, a guarded secret of Xoriguer gin's original bouquet, are added at the start of each distillation process. The respect for tradition is such that the fuel still used today in the distillery remains unchanged.

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Jackie Messenger
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Gin Xoriguer, is an amazing drink from Menorca. Although it is a gin, it is not like the gin you may be used to here in the UK. It's not anything like Gordons or gin as we know it. Gin Xoriguer, has a slight lemon hint and therefore goes extremely well with Fanta lemon, in fact all across the Balearic islands a quite famous drink called a 'Pomada' is made with Fanta Lemon and is incredibly refreshing. I have tried this with various other lemon drinks but it is no use, it has to be Fanta Lemon. Just one sip and I am transported back to hot days, in Majorca by the pool sipping my Pomada. It is also very nice neat with ice or on its own with an espresso coffee on warm balmy evenings. Gin Xoriguer makes a nice change and great that it can be purchased from Basco at a very reasonable price too. This was a little treat to me for my Staycation recently and I have a feeling, that it may become a regular drink on my shopping list from now on!!
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Posted 3 years ago
David Roberts
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Perfect for a summer G&T proper taste of Spain
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Posted 3 years ago
This is a lovely tasting Gin. Chilled it in the fridge first. Tried it, initially, with tonic and fresh lime. Lovely! But after having it on its own with just cold tonic, no ice or lime - you can appreciate how lovely this gin is!! Distinctive and smooth. Quite addictive !!!!! Would definitely buy again
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Posted 4 years ago
Stephen Kitchen
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Best Gin ever... Thankyou for stocking it
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Posted 4 years ago
Nicola Simpson
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Quite lovely and unusual gin. I came across it in Menorca about twenty years ago and always wanted to have it in my home again. Far too expensive to buy here, but the other day I treated myself and I am very pleased I did.
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Posted 4 years ago
Quite simply my new absolute favourite gin!
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Posted 4 years ago
My favourite gin Service and delivery excellent
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Posted 4 years ago
Judith Elliott
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My favourite gin when visiting Majorca but hard to find in the UK! Great to be able to find it at last!!!
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Posted 4 years ago