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Gin Xoriguer
MENORCA'S MOST FAMOUS GIN
The only gin along with Plymouth to have a designation of origin
Genever style gin, made from distilled wine
A Key ingredient in making a classic Menorcan Pomada cocktail
Gin Xoriguer
MENORCA'S MOST FAMOUS GIN
The only gin along with Plymouth to have a designation of origin
Genever style gin, made from distilled wine
A Key ingredient in making a classic Menorcan Pomada cocktail
Details
A cult gin from Mahon in Menorca, Xoriguer (pronounced sho-ri-gair) is one of the only gins in the world alongside Plymouth to have a geographical indication, Gin de Menorca. It was first made for the Britsh Sailors who were stationed on the Island between 1708 and 1802, who were hankering for some gin.
Xoriguer is still made in the same way, according to the 18th century recipe, commanding a devoted following of happy travellers. Gin Xoriguer is the result of a distillation in traditional copper stills, using high quality wine alcohol (eau-de-vie) and carefully selected juniper berries, which come from the neighbouring Mediterranean mountains, together with aromatic herbs. These herbs are the guarded secret of Xoriguer gin's original bouquet. Only the Pons family know the identity and proportion of this valuable ingredient, which is added behind closed doors and without witnesses, at the start of each distilling. The respect for tradition is such that the fuel still used today in the distillation is wood.
Gin Xoriguer is briefly stored in casks before being bottled. Xoriguer is the key ingredient in Menorca's most popular cocktail drink, called pomada. An authentic pomada is made from Gin Xoriguer, lemonade and ice.
38% ABV / 700ml
4.98 Average
121 Reviews
Tricia Walton
The gin which I bought is for a birthday present. The service was fantastic and will definitely use this company again
Mark Broude
Competitive price and fast delivery, will use Basco again
Jason Harris
One of the best tasting gins around A real taste of Menorca Great in a Pamada
Anonymous
Richard Hickman
We discovered this delicious gin while visiting Menorca. We brought some back with us which didn't last very long, and were delighted to discover that we could purchase it online from BASCO. The gin is sensibly priced for a speciality product. The order was delivered very promptly - the next day as I recall. And the precious bottles were very well packaged in bottle bubble sleeves and a stout outer box. The gin has a great flavour, and the windmill on the label reminds us of our visit. We hope to return to the island when possible to do some more walking and pick up more bottles.
Sara Chandler
This the best gin I have tasted, just such a unique taste. Thank you to Basco Fine Foods as was struggling to get hold of this delicious gin, excellent service and price.
Susan Turner
This gin is amazing a taste of our holidays brought home! Beautifully aromatic with a smooth taste....so glad we found this and a great price too! Thank you!
Janet Cook
My favourite, wine-based gin. Every glass is a happy memory of Menorca - and having missed four visits this year, BASCO has been a life-line. Easy to order, quick, efficient delivery - can't recommend them highly enough - or Xorigeur
Richard Culverhouse
Great product and super delivery
Derek Bound
Very nice. Used to buy this in the warehouse / distillery when docking in Mahon on holiday.
Anonymous
Simply the best! Wonderful in the hot weather. Takes one straight back to Fornalutx and the wonderful Serra Tramuntana mountains of Mallorca!
Audrey Gillies
Reminds me of long sunny days and nights in Minorca.. lovely with cloudy lemon add and lots of ice
Alan Diamond
Best proper gin, you can imagine yourself in Menorca! Very helpful when I rang about a slight mix-up with the on-line ordering system. Soon sorted and they made it a next-day delivery. Highly recommend the gin and Basco.
A Tipper
With a sad face at the prospect of no Spanish sun this year imagine my delight when I find Basco ! And they have my gin ! Ordered a bottle as a birthday treat for myself. You can't go wrong with Xoriguer, best gin ever. Perfect with a good tonic water. Thank you Basco for a fantastic service that made this girls birthday extra special ! Besos xx
Anonymous
Love this gin! So pleased l found it on the internet.
Cath Davenport
Keep trying every gin out there but Xoriguer remains our ultimate favourite gin, simply the best Gin in the world & of course Basco our favourite Gin supplier!!
Sam Otter
About to order another 2 bottles as 1 didn't last long enough. Great with fanta lemon
Helen Walley
The best Gin we have ever tasted so glad I tracked it down at Basco, excellent service
Gordon Mitchell
Great gin,great speedy delivery
Ken Hare
This gin has been around for years, but it stands up well against modern small batch gins. A nice individual flavour
Janet Cook
Gin Xoriguer has always been a favourite on my Menorcan holidays. To be able to but it, at home, has been a real boost this year, when my trips to that beautiful little island look likely to be called off. While the weather has been hot, this light wine-based gin has been perfect. Trapped in my own garden hasn't been such a bad place. Salut!!
Nadia Ben Said
Love this gin, reminds me of holidays. Lovely with ice and lemon San Pelligrino or Fanta limon! Good price from Basco and quick delivery, thank you!
Rebecca Lambert
After visiting the Xoriguer Distillery in Mahon, we were hooked! Rather than trying to bring bottles back in a suitcase, it is quicker, easier and safer to buy from Basco. Really fast delivery, and thank you for the t-shirt!
Joan Close
Unique flavour....grassy...refreshing. This was my 3rd Lockdown bottle!!! And i love the actual empty bottle now filled with fairylights
Christine Brown
A delicious gin very smooth to drink. First tasted in Menorca and loved the opportunity to be able to purchase here!!
Peter Cates
This a unique tasting gin but with a “ London dry “ vibe
Alex Deaves
Reminds of my holidays in Menorca. Brilliant drink in the sun with some bitter lemon and ice
Mark Robinson
The taste of Menorca summed up in a bottle! Makes the memories come flooding back! Fantastic service and delivery too
NIKKI BARNETT
Absolutely best gin ever tasted! Excellent service and speedy delivery Thank you
Steve Pickering
Absolutely love this gin . Seeing as I can’t get to Menorca it’s fab I can get it in the uk.
Gin Xoriguer manufacturing is done by copper stills called primitives. They work directly over fire and are formed by a cylindrical copper cauldron where the liquid to distil is placed together with juniper berries. Generated steam by the temperature increase goes through cooling coil refrigerated with cold water where this steam is condensed once again and collected in metal pots. Later, it is passed to a tank where it is strained and bottled.
You can appreciate its dry character, smelling it and its soft, final expression with a hint of juniper. Gin Xoriguer is very aromatic and easily recognizable among all others.
This gin is spicy in the palate and the way through the mouth is very soft. Light herbal notes transform into a long presence of juniper with a short and dry finish.
Next Day £6.75
For all orders below £60 within UK Mainland.
£0.00 for all orders above £60 within UK Mainland.
Next Day AM £8.95
For all orders below £60 within UK Mainland.
£2.20 for all orders above £60 within UK Mainland.
Saturday Delivery £9.95
For all orders below £60 within UK Mainland.
£3.20 for all orders above £60 within UK Mainland.
Scottish Highlands & Islands £12.50
2 Days (AB31-35, AB41-54, AB36-38, AB55-56, FK17-21, HS1-9, IV1-63, KA27-28, KW0-14, KW15-17, PA20-78, PH15-18, PH19-29, PH32-33, PH45-48, PH30-31, PH34-44, PH49-50, ZE1-3).
Northern Ireland £12.50
2 Days (BT1-94)
Isle of Man £15.00
2 Days (IM1)
Channel Islands £17.50
Next Day Jersey (JE1-3)
Next Day Guernsey (GY1-8)
2 Days Sark & Alderney (GY9-10)
Scilly Islands £17.50
2 Days (TR21-25)
European Orders
Please change your country field on the checkout page to update your delivery charge
International Orders
We not ship outside of the EU
- Exclusive range of over 250 Spanish Foods you won't find elsewhere
- Only the finest ingredients sold, many of which have won Best Taste Awards
- No middlemen means we pass the savings onto you
- We do not compromise on product freshness - Produce imported from Spain weekly
- Hassle free delivery - Next working day as standard when ordered by 1pm*
- Hassle free delivery - SMS/Email notification
- Guaranteed freshness to your door thanks to Thermafreeze packaging
- Secure website keeps your data safe
- Secure payments through Worldpay make online payment risk free
- No quibble returns policy
- State of the art CellTherm storage facilities with Hygiene Certificate 5 rating
- Friendly, passionate staff eager to help you on 01937 845 767
Details
A cult gin from Mahon in Menorca, Xoriguer (pronounced sho-ri-gair) is one of the only gins in the world alongside Plymouth to have a geographical indication, Gin de Menorca. It was first made for the Britsh Sailors who were stationed on the Island between 1708 and 1802, who were hankering for some gin.
Xoriguer is still made in the same way, according to the 18th century recipe, commanding a devoted following of happy travellers. Gin Xoriguer is the result of a distillation in traditional copper stills, using high quality wine alcohol (eau-de-vie) and carefully selected juniper berries, which come from the neighbouring Mediterranean mountains, together with aromatic herbs. These herbs are the guarded secret of Xoriguer gin's original bouquet. Only the Pons family know the identity and proportion of this valuable ingredient, which is added behind closed doors and without witnesses, at the start of each distilling. The respect for tradition is such that the fuel still used today in the distillation is wood.
Gin Xoriguer is briefly stored in casks before being bottled. Xoriguer is the key ingredient in Menorca's most popular cocktail drink, called pomada. An authentic pomada is made from Gin Xoriguer, lemonade and ice.
38% ABV / 700ml
4.98 Average
121 Reviews
Tricia Walton
The gin which I bought is for a birthday present. The service was fantastic and will definitely use this company again
Mark Broude
Competitive price and fast delivery, will use Basco again
Jason Harris
One of the best tasting gins around A real taste of Menorca Great in a Pamada
Anonymous
Richard Hickman
We discovered this delicious gin while visiting Menorca. We brought some back with us which didn't last very long, and were delighted to discover that we could purchase it online from BASCO. The gin is sensibly priced for a speciality product. The order was delivered very promptly - the next day as I recall. And the precious bottles were very well packaged in bottle bubble sleeves and a stout outer box. The gin has a great flavour, and the windmill on the label reminds us of our visit. We hope to return to the island when possible to do some more walking and pick up more bottles.
Sara Chandler
This the best gin I have tasted, just such a unique taste. Thank you to Basco Fine Foods as was struggling to get hold of this delicious gin, excellent service and price.
Susan Turner
This gin is amazing a taste of our holidays brought home! Beautifully aromatic with a smooth taste....so glad we found this and a great price too! Thank you!
Janet Cook
My favourite, wine-based gin. Every glass is a happy memory of Menorca - and having missed four visits this year, BASCO has been a life-line. Easy to order, quick, efficient delivery - can't recommend them highly enough - or Xorigeur
Richard Culverhouse
Great product and super delivery
Derek Bound
Very nice. Used to buy this in the warehouse / distillery when docking in Mahon on holiday.
Anonymous
Simply the best! Wonderful in the hot weather. Takes one straight back to Fornalutx and the wonderful Serra Tramuntana mountains of Mallorca!
Audrey Gillies
Reminds me of long sunny days and nights in Minorca.. lovely with cloudy lemon add and lots of ice
Alan Diamond
Best proper gin, you can imagine yourself in Menorca! Very helpful when I rang about a slight mix-up with the on-line ordering system. Soon sorted and they made it a next-day delivery. Highly recommend the gin and Basco.
A Tipper
With a sad face at the prospect of no Spanish sun this year imagine my delight when I find Basco ! And they have my gin ! Ordered a bottle as a birthday treat for myself. You can't go wrong with Xoriguer, best gin ever. Perfect with a good tonic water. Thank you Basco for a fantastic service that made this girls birthday extra special ! Besos xx
Anonymous
Love this gin! So pleased l found it on the internet.
Cath Davenport
Keep trying every gin out there but Xoriguer remains our ultimate favourite gin, simply the best Gin in the world & of course Basco our favourite Gin supplier!!
Sam Otter
About to order another 2 bottles as 1 didn't last long enough. Great with fanta lemon
Helen Walley
The best Gin we have ever tasted so glad I tracked it down at Basco, excellent service
Gordon Mitchell
Great gin,great speedy delivery
Ken Hare
This gin has been around for years, but it stands up well against modern small batch gins. A nice individual flavour
Janet Cook
Gin Xoriguer has always been a favourite on my Menorcan holidays. To be able to but it, at home, has been a real boost this year, when my trips to that beautiful little island look likely to be called off. While the weather has been hot, this light wine-based gin has been perfect. Trapped in my own garden hasn't been such a bad place. Salut!!
Nadia Ben Said
Love this gin, reminds me of holidays. Lovely with ice and lemon San Pelligrino or Fanta limon! Good price from Basco and quick delivery, thank you!
Rebecca Lambert
After visiting the Xoriguer Distillery in Mahon, we were hooked! Rather than trying to bring bottles back in a suitcase, it is quicker, easier and safer to buy from Basco. Really fast delivery, and thank you for the t-shirt!
Joan Close
Unique flavour....grassy...refreshing. This was my 3rd Lockdown bottle!!! And i love the actual empty bottle now filled with fairylights
Christine Brown
A delicious gin very smooth to drink. First tasted in Menorca and loved the opportunity to be able to purchase here!!
Peter Cates
This a unique tasting gin but with a “ London dry “ vibe
Alex Deaves
Reminds of my holidays in Menorca. Brilliant drink in the sun with some bitter lemon and ice
Mark Robinson
The taste of Menorca summed up in a bottle! Makes the memories come flooding back! Fantastic service and delivery too
NIKKI BARNETT
Absolutely best gin ever tasted! Excellent service and speedy delivery Thank you
Steve Pickering
Absolutely love this gin . Seeing as I can’t get to Menorca it’s fab I can get it in the uk.
Top 5 Spanish Gin Cocktails
Xoriguer Gin and Tonic
5 mins 1 person
Xoriguer Gin Cured Salmon
24hrs 10 mins 8 peopleGin Xoriguer manufacturing is done by copper stills called primitives. They work directly over fire and are formed by a cylindrical copper cauldron where the liquid to distil is placed together with juniper berries. Generated steam by the temperature increase goes through cooling coil refrigerated with cold water where this steam is condensed once again and collected in metal pots. Later, it is passed to a tank where it is strained and bottled.
You can appreciate its dry character, smelling it and its soft, final expression with a hint of juniper. Gin Xoriguer is very aromatic and easily recognizable among all others.
This gin is spicy in the palate and the way through the mouth is very soft. Light herbal notes transform into a long presence of juniper with a short and dry finish.
Next Day £6.75
For all orders below £60 within UK Mainland.
£0.00 for all orders above £60 within UK Mainland.
Next Day AM £8.95
For all orders below £60 within UK Mainland.
£2.20 for all orders above £60 within UK Mainland.
Saturday Delivery £9.95
For all orders below £60 within UK Mainland.
£3.20 for all orders above £60 within UK Mainland.
Scottish Highlands & Islands £12.50
2 Days (AB31-35, AB41-54, AB36-38, AB55-56, FK17-21, HS1-9, IV1-63, KA27-28, KW0-14, KW15-17, PA20-78, PH15-18, PH19-29, PH32-33, PH45-48, PH30-31, PH34-44, PH49-50, ZE1-3).
Northern Ireland £12.50
2 Days (BT1-94)
Isle of Man £15.00
2 Days (IM1)
Channel Islands £17.50
Next Day Jersey (JE1-3)
Next Day Guernsey (GY1-8)
2 Days Sark & Alderney (GY9-10)
Scilly Islands £17.50
2 Days (TR21-25)
European Orders
Please change your country field on the checkout page to update your delivery charge
International Orders
We not ship outside of the EU
- Exclusive range of over 250 Spanish Foods you won't find elsewhere
- Only the finest ingredients sold, many of which have won Best Taste Awards
- No middlemen means we pass the savings onto you
- We do not compromise on product freshness - Produce imported from Spain weekly
- Hassle free delivery - Next working day as standard when ordered by 1pm*
- Hassle free delivery - SMS/Email notification
- Guaranteed freshness to your door thanks to Thermafreeze packaging
- Secure website keeps your data safe
- Secure payments through Worldpay make online payment risk free
- No quibble returns policy
- State of the art CellTherm storage facilities with Hygiene Certificate 5 rating
- Friendly, passionate staff eager to help you on 01937 845 767
