Xoriguer Gin, 70 cl

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Make sure that you vote for your favourite tipple and if your gin of choice isn't in the list, let us know below and we'll try and get it in to sample so we can see how it compares to all of the others. If you are looking for a slightly cheaper tipple (that is still fantastic) then head to our best supermarket gin list, where we've done hundreds of hours of taste testing. If you want pink gin or a gin that's sweeter, then let our best flavoured gin list be your guide. And you will also need a mixer – that's where our best tonic water list comes in. If you’re hunting for the best gin, you’ve landed in the right place. Here at ShortList we have a gang of experts busy taste testing the greatest gins you can buy right now to let you know which gin is right for you, covering taste, value and price. Find more Things To Do in Mahon: Cala Figuera | Exploring Mahon and Ciutadella | Mola Fortress | Mahon Town | Sunrise in Es Castell

Over in the harbour area you'll find gift shops, chic boutiques, and glossy shopping centres, as well as Mahon's famous Xoriguer gin distillery. Sadly, you can't tour the factory, but you can sample as many of the gins as you like in the shop to help you decide which to buy while shopping in Mahon. The distillery has been producing Menorca's renowned gin since the 18th century, when British soldiers began distilling their own gin after importing juniper berries. Noted for its fruity flavours, Mahon Gin Xoriguer has a protected status, which means it can only be distilled in Menorca. So if you're considering an authentic Menorca souvenir for a friend or relative, you'll know what to get them! You should end up with eight perfectly formed wedges which are juicy and raring to add aroma and flavour. Oh, and, if you don’t happen to use up all your lime wedges in one go place them in a sealable container and pop in the freezer. This way they are ready to be used next time as lime flavoured ice cubes. Add the gin, then the tonic pouring it very slowly over a bar spoon to avoid losing all the carbonation.Mahon, as the capital of the island, offers the best choice when it comes to shopping, as you might expect. From vibrant markets to elegant independent boutiques and souvenir shops, you'll find everything you need in Menorca. Preparation is key. You need to make sure you have everything to hand so when it comes to making the drink it’s easy and stress free. If you do it in a standard shot glass, then you are mostly just getting the ethanol fume and that isn’t a good thing.

Unlike the big resorts of mainland Spain, where you'll find many familiar international brands, Mahon shopping is completely different. You'll notice many of the shops here are small, independent boutiques which sell things you're unlikely to find anywhere else, whether it's Menorca's famous gin, or avarcas sandals. That's just a part of the charm of shopping here, you'll never quite know what you'll bump into next. It's a smallish place that sells all sorts of gin and liquors, most of them produced either on Menorca or the surrounding areas. The biggest "attraction" of sorts is the tasting areas where you can actually taste every single product and if you are not careful, walk out quite drunk. Jamaica Holidays | Jersey Holidays | Kefalonia Holidays | Kos Holidays | Lake Garda Holidays | Lanzarote Holidays | Las Vegas Holidays | Madeira Holidays | Magaluf Holidays | Majorca Holidays | Maldives Holidays | Malta Holidays | Mauritius Holidays | Menorca Holidays | Mexico Holidays | Morocco Holidays | Mykonos Holidays The method involves a one-stage distillation undertaken in the distillery’s 250-year-old, 700-litre alembic, heated solely by wood from Menorca’s forests. In the past, gin was also rested in wooden barrels before bottling, yet today it’s bottled immediately after distillation. After a century of British rule, Menorca was finally handed over to Spain in 1802, yet the Brits left behind clear traces of their passage. Not only are these evident in some of Menorca’s architecture, but in its drinking culture too, as the island is believed to be responsible for the first gin ever produced in the Mediterranean.The traditional pairing for Spanish gin is tonic, a carbonated beverage flavoured with quinine. Capture the vibrancy of Spain with our top tips for making the perfect Spanish style gin and tonic. Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in. So, let’s get to it. Here are our top tips and essentials to making the best Spanish Gin and Tonic: 1. The Glass Up until 2015, this was gin made in Plymouth UK (hence the name). Now, there is only one distillery in Plymouth. Plymouth Original Strength is 41.2% and isn’t quite as dry as the London gin variant.

Swirl and sniff: this goes for any type of tasting - swirl the liquid (in a tulip glass) before you sip and give the notes a good sniff before tasting. When it’s in the mouth coat the whole of the moth and then swallow, breathing out as you do. You can't go shopping in Mahon without wandering through its markets, which are the heart and soul of the city. Like markets across the Mediterranean, much of the produce in Menorca is made just hours before it's put on sale, so you'll know you'll be buying fresh, local ingredients. If you're staying in self-catering accommodation and you're keen to do a bit of cooking during your holiday, don't miss the chance to do some food shopping in Mahon. Legend has it that Mahon is also the birthplace of mayonnaise, hence the name.In support of his theory, Camps mentions that the island’s historical registers record a significant inbound juniper trade, “but with nothing going out… we didn’t have that many people to ever need all that juniper for ourselves,” he says. Find the right glass: As with most spirits, any glass that has a tulip shape works best. This is when the glass is fatter at the bottom and slimmer at the top. These glasses are said to offer the best way for the drink to be tasted - the bulbous bottom gives the gin a chance to swirl around. Have a coffee break: Coffee beans are a great palette cleanser. Take a bunch and break them up in your palm and give them a good sniff before and after a taste test. This will prime your buds for tasting gin and getting the most out of the notes. A simple sip of water will really help with making sure your tongue is ready, too. The original recipe looked at the gin made in the Netherlands to develop what will become the gin of Mahon. We only use one botanical, juniper, which is more similar to the Dutch style,” says Camps, quoting recent research that proves how trade with the Dutch had a significant impact on the development of Mahon’s gin style.