Distiller Notes
Critical Acclaim
All VintagesWith time in the glass, this gin becomes particularly aromatic, mixing citrus and floral notes. The palate leads with herbaceous sage and bay leaf, leading into a floral exhale—hibiscus is one of the botanicals—tinged with grapefruit peel and lemon verbena.
In Spain, gin is a lifestyle – indeed, Spaniards drink more gin per capita than any other country in the world. Gin and tonics are an art form in Spain, designed to accentuate the aromatics in the gin, and served in large balloon glasses with garnishes that echo the primary botanicals. The most popular premium gin in Spain, representing one bottle out of every three consumed, is Nordés Atlantic Gin. Nordés is unmistakeably Galician – with a base that includes Albariño wine, and the presence of 6 native Galician botanicals which give it a fresh, aromatic and unmistakably maritime profile. This includes Salicornia, a type of sea vegetable that gives the spirit its salinity and maritime character. Nordés is a gin containing 11 botanicals, all macerated and distilled separately. With its smooth, bright character and hint of salinity, Nordés is a gin that can pair well with food, rather than clashing with or overpowering dishes. While it makes a sublime gin and tonic, Nordés is a versatile ingredient in a broad variety of cocktails, giving balance and fresh appeal to all manner of tipples!
Enjoying an enthusiastic resurgence in modern cocktail culture, Gin, a.k.a. ‘Dutch Courage,’ was originally touted as a 16th century cure for cowardice and stomach ailments. Arguably the broadest and most dynamic category of spirits in terms of flavor profiles and production styles, Gin is a distilled grain spirit that derives its primary flavor from juniper berries and secondary flavors from a dazzling array of spices, herbs, fruits and botanicals. It is both produced and enjoyed all around the world and is most commonly mixed into cocktails such as the Martini or simply added to tonic water.