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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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David Wrigley
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Excellent, this our second bottle and can be recommended
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Posted 4 years ago
Kevin Roberts
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Delicious gin
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Posted 4 years ago
Tricia Sheerer
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You can keep your fancy flavoured gins for me. This is proper gin, with a fragrance that comes from the juniper scented Menorcan countryside, smooth and complex, versatile enough to drink on its own, as gin tonic in the heat of the day and Pomada at fiesta time. Delicious and definitely my favourite.
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Posted 4 years ago
Tim Cooper-Squirrell
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Good clean taste of gin. Love it
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Posted 4 years ago
A gin which is refreshingly different - but without the addition of flavours - fruity or otherwise - which detract from the essence of a gin - ie juniper. It has fresh herbal hints and is unusual as it is made from grapes not grain. Sit back with a G & T made with Xoriguer, lots of ice, a twisted slice of lime and a simple tonic water - nothing fancy - and all you will need is a bowl of boquerones to transport you to that perfect spot on the harbour at Es Castell....
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Posted 4 years ago
Martin Barnett
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I bought this for a friend as a birthday present, so no idea what the gin tastes like, but it is his favourite of all the gins. More importantly, the first bottle arrived smashed in the box and the delivery guys, UPS, had simply sealed the wet box and broken bottle in a bag. I contacted Basco, who immediately came back to me and I received a replacement the very next day...no hassle and extremely friendly. Thank you Basco!! I'm a big fan now and will be telling my friends of your excellent service :-)
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Posted 4 years ago
My wife likes what she calls a “good” gin and this definitely got the thumbs up. Very reasonably priced. Subtle flavours give a refreshing taste to this Mahon gin. Recommended.
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Posted 5 years ago
What can i say great memories of Minorca this gin is great especially with a lemon mixer try it you wont be disappointed. .
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Posted 5 years ago