Gin de Mahón

Gin de Mahón is a juniper-flavored spirit that hails from Menorca. It is made with a base spirit, juniper berries, and water. The drink originated under British rule when Mahón was an important naval base, and the locals continued to produce it even after the British left in 1802.

This spirit is protected with a geographical indication, which stipulates that it can be made with ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin. However, tradition suggests that this gin was primarily made with a grape brandy base. The only known producer, Xoriguer, is also made with grape brandy.

Gin de Mahón is a clear and colorless drink with a herbaceous character dominated by juniper aroma and flavor. It is bottled at a minimum of 38% ABV. Gin de Mahón is usually used in cocktails and mixed drinks, and the locals prefer to mix it with lemonade to create a popular fiesta drink called pomada.